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Books! Also, science, reason, humanism and progress. Molecular biology PhD student.
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Currently reading Determined - Life Without Free Will by Robert Sapolsky. #PopSci
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Why did magic mushrooms evolve? We may finally have the answer www.newscientist.com/article/2512...
Why did magic mushrooms evolve? We may finally have the answer
Many species of fungus across the world produce psilocybin, a chemical with psychedelic effects in humans, but its evolutionary purpose may be to deter mushroom-munching insects
www.newscientist.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Why did magic mushrooms evolve? We may finally have the answer www.newscientist.com/article/2512...
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My top 10 books for 2025
December 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
My top 10 books for 2025
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First of my #BooksOf2026 and it’s a cracker. Or should I say a ‘Cricker’! @matthewcobb.bsky.social’s biography of Francis Crick is a propulsive and compelling portrait of a complex figure who towered over 20th century biology. Brims with insight. A superlative achievement.
January 4, 2026 at 11:24 AM
First of my #BooksOf2026 and it’s a cracker. Or should I say a ‘Cricker’! @matthewcobb.bsky.social’s biography of Francis Crick is a propulsive and compelling portrait of a complex figure who towered over 20th century biology. Brims with insight. A superlative achievement.
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Great history of science. 5 stars. www.netgalley.com/book/741995/... #TheFirstFemaleFossilHunter #NetGalley @penswordbooks
The First Female Fossil Hunter
I just reviewed The First Female Fossil Hunter by Jayson Kowinsky
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October 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Great history of science. 5 stars. www.netgalley.com/book/741995/... #TheFirstFemaleFossilHunter #NetGalley @penswordbooks
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Your dose of cuteness 🦒🥰🥰🥰
Good morning friends
Good morning friends
August 24, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Your dose of cuteness 🦒🥰🥰🥰
Good morning friends
Good morning friends
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Not exactly ‘truffle hounds’ Sid is more interested in some ancient deer poo than this lovely Dyers Polypore ! Wonderful velvety cap . . .
August 24, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Not exactly ‘truffle hounds’ Sid is more interested in some ancient deer poo than this lovely Dyers Polypore ! Wonderful velvety cap . . .
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First big book haul in a while. Nice selection I think @karenhao.bsky.social @sgj.bsky.social
August 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
First big book haul in a while. Nice selection I think @karenhao.bsky.social @sgj.bsky.social
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“The best science books don’t simply present facts or explain theories, they tell stories. They capture the creativity, determination and sacrifices involved in deepening our understanding of the world." said Dr Sandra Knapp FRS, chair of the 2025 judging panel. royalsociety.org/medals-and-p...
August 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
“The best science books don’t simply present facts or explain theories, they tell stories. They capture the creativity, determination and sacrifices involved in deepening our understanding of the world." said Dr Sandra Knapp FRS, chair of the 2025 judging panel. royalsociety.org/medals-and-p...
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We are very happy to announce the six titles shortlisted for the 2025 Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize, which celebrates the best popular science writing from across the globe. #SciBooks
royalsociety.org/news/2025/08...
royalsociety.org/news/2025/08...
August 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
We are very happy to announce the six titles shortlisted for the 2025 Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize, which celebrates the best popular science writing from across the globe. #SciBooks
royalsociety.org/news/2025/08...
royalsociety.org/news/2025/08...
Current listening: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...
#115 Phil Halper & Niayesh Afshordi - What Came Before The Big Bang?
Podcast Episode · Within Reason · 04/08/2025 · 2h 5m
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August 6, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Current listening: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...
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Look. At. This. (!). A fungus spore landed on this weevil. Grew inside and caused it to climb to the top of this plant- while the fungus killed it. Consumed its body. Used that energy to shoot up a red fruiting body to release more spores. To zombify more weevils. A mind controlling killer fungus.
May 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Look. At. This. (!). A fungus spore landed on this weevil. Grew inside and caused it to climb to the top of this plant- while the fungus killed it. Consumed its body. Used that energy to shoot up a red fruiting body to release more spores. To zombify more weevils. A mind controlling killer fungus.
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Carl called it.
August 3, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Carl called it.
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Here's a newly uncovered fossil that's an evolutionary puzzle. Its plume is not made of feathers. But it's feather-ish. Here's my story (gift link): nyti.ms/40UUlAP
July 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Here's a newly uncovered fossil that's an evolutionary puzzle. Its plume is not made of feathers. But it's feather-ish. Here's my story (gift link): nyti.ms/40UUlAP
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How to modulate biological aging (body-wide, epigenetic)
—Obesity accelerates
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
—Exercise slows
thelancet.com/action/showP... @thelancet.com
—Obesity accelerates
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
—Exercise slows
thelancet.com/action/showP... @thelancet.com
July 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
How to modulate biological aging (body-wide, epigenetic)
—Obesity accelerates
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
—Exercise slows
thelancet.com/action/showP... @thelancet.com
—Obesity accelerates
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
—Exercise slows
thelancet.com/action/showP... @thelancet.com
Currently reading A (Very) Short History of Life On Earth: 4.6 Billion Years in 12 Chapters by Henry Gee. #PopSci @endofthepier.bsky.social
July 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Currently reading A (Very) Short History of Life On Earth: 4.6 Billion Years in 12 Chapters by Henry Gee. #PopSci @endofthepier.bsky.social
It’s a whopper!
Poplar hawkmoth, I repeat, poplar hawkmoth. The Poplar hawkmoths have landed. 🦋🐾
Sometimes the world feels bleak, but moths keep me going.
I've been a bit remiss with my moth posting lately, I'll try and share some more to make things a tiny, fluffy speck better.
Sometimes the world feels bleak, but moths keep me going.
I've been a bit remiss with my moth posting lately, I'll try and share some more to make things a tiny, fluffy speck better.
July 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM
It’s a whopper!
Currently reading Platypus Matters, The Extraordinary Story of Australian Mammals, by Jack Ashby. #PopSci @jackdashby.bsky.social
July 6, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Currently reading Platypus Matters, The Extraordinary Story of Australian Mammals, by Jack Ashby. #PopSci @jackdashby.bsky.social
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We can judge our progress by the courage of our questions and the depth of our answers, our willingness to embrace what is true rather than what feels good.
June 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
We can judge our progress by the courage of our questions and the depth of our answers, our willingness to embrace what is true rather than what feels good.
Currently reading Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social #PopSci
June 24, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Currently reading Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social #PopSci
@maxjtelford.bsky.social I think my copy of Tree of Life has a printing error. It starts with a romantasy story before jumping mid-sentence to page 6 of the introduction. Weird!
June 24, 2025 at 6:58 AM
@maxjtelford.bsky.social I think my copy of Tree of Life has a printing error. It starts with a romantasy story before jumping mid-sentence to page 6 of the introduction. Weird!