Ben Wilson
@benreturns.bsky.social
Interested in urban design and architecture / Exploring screenwriting and film production / Pro-Commonwealth / Loves a decent Pinot Noir
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#OnThisDay in 2005, the Huygens lander touched down on Saturn's largest moon Titan. Titan has a thick atmosphere of methane and lakes of liquid hydrocarbons, so Huygens was designed to allow for a landing on either solid ground or an ocean, eventually coming to rest on a dry, lakebed-like landscape.
January 14, 2026 at 10:57 AM
#OnThisDay in 2005, the Huygens lander touched down on Saturn's largest moon Titan. Titan has a thick atmosphere of methane and lakes of liquid hydrocarbons, so Huygens was designed to allow for a landing on either solid ground or an ocean, eventually coming to rest on a dry, lakebed-like landscape.
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Hey loves - so the 500th episode of Gone Medieval is fast upon us, and Matt and I are trying to answer questions from listeners to celebrate. So if there's something you want us to cover (a fav subject, a tangential vibe??) HMU and we'll try to include it in our ep which drops on 17 February.
January 13, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Hey loves - so the 500th episode of Gone Medieval is fast upon us, and Matt and I are trying to answer questions from listeners to celebrate. So if there's something you want us to cover (a fav subject, a tangential vibe??) HMU and we'll try to include it in our ep which drops on 17 February.
Rocking out to some indie surf rock today, definitely helps on gloomy days 🏄 #IndieSurfRock #Music #Tunes
January 13, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Rocking out to some indie surf rock today, definitely helps on gloomy days 🏄 #IndieSurfRock #Music #Tunes
What is the collective noun for a group of influencers? 🤔 An album? A montage?
January 11, 2026 at 4:52 PM
What is the collective noun for a group of influencers? 🤔 An album? A montage?
Hello Bluesky 👋 I'm working on some screenwriting projects, and would love to make some contacts/friends who also do the same 😀 I've made it a goal to get some scripts, series bibles and pilots written this year, so would love to learn and get some feedback! Get in touch if you'd like to talk :)
January 11, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Hello Bluesky 👋 I'm working on some screenwriting projects, and would love to make some contacts/friends who also do the same 😀 I've made it a goal to get some scripts, series bibles and pilots written this year, so would love to learn and get some feedback! Get in touch if you'd like to talk :)
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When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew? 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?
The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, preparing the way for a future landing.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 7:47 AM
When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew? 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Theatre time 👌
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January 9, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Theatre time 👌
An hour until the weekend is here! Nearly theatre time 👌
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January 9, 2026 at 3:16 PM
An hour until the weekend is here! Nearly theatre time 👌
@la28games.bsky.social is definitely on my list to get to! Fingers crossed I can get some tickets🤞 (Especially as the 2028 Olympics fall over my birthday) #Olympics #LosAngeles #LA28
Registration for tickets to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics starts Jan. 14. Here’s what you need to know about booking your trip to see the Games.
Want to see the 2028 L.A. Olympics? Here’s how the ticket lottery works
Registration for tickets to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics starts Jan. 14. Here’s what you need to know about booking your trip to see the Games.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:47 PM
@la28games.bsky.social is definitely on my list to get to! Fingers crossed I can get some tickets🤞 (Especially as the 2028 Olympics fall over my birthday) #Olympics #LosAngeles #LA28
This morning is powered by the Arctic Monkeys #ArcticMonkeys #AM
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January 9, 2026 at 10:38 AM
This morning is powered by the Arctic Monkeys #ArcticMonkeys #AM
Thank you for sharing! Further sharing myself for anyone travelling to the US.
Useful to know for my travel plans to LA/California in the future
Useful to know for my travel plans to LA/California in the future
Traveling? Be aware that US Customs might demand to see what’s on your phone upon entry. Here’s some advice on how to handle the problem. GIFT ARTICLE
Phone Searches at the Border Are Up: How to Protect Your Privacy
www.nytimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Thank you for sharing! Further sharing myself for anyone travelling to the US.
Useful to know for my travel plans to LA/California in the future
Useful to know for my travel plans to LA/California in the future
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Was just remembering this wonderful poster from London Underground 100 years ago when I spotted Matt Brown's excellent post on it. Do delve in. Fascinating! open.substack.com/pub/londonis...
January 7, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Was just remembering this wonderful poster from London Underground 100 years ago when I spotted Matt Brown's excellent post on it. Do delve in. Fascinating! open.substack.com/pub/londonis...
Bluesky friends! I'm planning a trip to Los Angeles (probably early next year) - just wondering if anyone has any recommendations of things to do, places to go, restaurants to try, food/drink to sample? I'd love to see Griffith Observatory, and maybe do some hiking/trails #LosAngeles #LA #California
January 6, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Bluesky friends! I'm planning a trip to Los Angeles (probably early next year) - just wondering if anyone has any recommendations of things to do, places to go, restaurants to try, food/drink to sample? I'd love to see Griffith Observatory, and maybe do some hiking/trails #LosAngeles #LA #California
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'Notting Hill Gate' by Denys G. Wells (1881–1973)
(Private collection)
(Private collection)
January 6, 2026 at 7:34 AM
'Notting Hill Gate' by Denys G. Wells (1881–1973)
(Private collection)
(Private collection)
This Word doc thinks I'm Down Under... If only! Could do with some winter sun
January 5, 2026 at 11:15 AM
This Word doc thinks I'm Down Under... If only! Could do with some winter sun
Science should be there to inspire and bring joy. I've got some ideas I'm looking to explore science-wise, but worried about funding. Here's hoping things work out for everyone in science 🔭🧪🤞
I do science because it brings me joy, despite everything, and because it can bring others joy. What else is planetary science for, except to share the kind of knowledge that makes people excited to learn?
January 4, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Science should be there to inspire and bring joy. I've got some ideas I'm looking to explore science-wise, but worried about funding. Here's hoping things work out for everyone in science 🔭🧪🤞
Here's to more space research, learnings and fun this year! 🚀 I'm looking to get more involved with space medicine research this year #Space #SpaceMedicine
2026 should be a banner year for space science and exploration
Here’s What to Get Excited about in Space in 2026
From crewed lunar voyages to flight tests of fully reusable rockets and launches of new orbital telescopes studying the outer limits of the cosmos, 2026 should be a banner year for space science and e...
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January 3, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Here's to more space research, learnings and fun this year! 🚀 I'm looking to get more involved with space medicine research this year #Space #SpaceMedicine
Back to work on Monday
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January 3, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Back to work on Monday
Wow! Amazing!
January 3, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Wow! Amazing!
This GIF sums up how I feel about generative AI
a man in a suit and tie is talking on a cell phone with the words we are through the looking glass now folks
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January 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM
This GIF sums up how I feel about generative AI
Amazing news for the Liverpool City Region - local government done right 👌
Public transport in the Liverpool City Region will be reshaped in 2026, with contactless Tap and Go rolled out on Merseyrail, bus franchising starting in parts of the region, new rail stations progressing and a new Mersey Ferry entering service.
www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/11-proj...
www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/11-proj...
11 projects set to transform the Liverpool City Region 2026
<p>From the launch of the first new Mersey Ferry in more than 60 years to the introduction of bus franchising and Tap and Go across the Merseyrail network, we look at major projects set to transform t...
www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
January 2, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Amazing news for the Liverpool City Region - local government done right 👌
I'm always a fan of physical media and public transport 👌
January 2, 2026 at 4:45 PM
I'm always a fan of physical media and public transport 👌