Tim Coulson
@timcoulson.bsky.social
Author of "A Little History of Everything from the Big Bang to You" published by Penguin MJ 2024
Professor of Zoology, University of Oxford
Ecology, Evolution, Existence, Science
Professor of Zoology, University of Oxford
Ecology, Evolution, Existence, Science
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Tim Coulson
@timcoulson.bsky.social
· Aug 24
And god said “it is amazing what those scientists have found out” before disappearing forever in a puff of carbon dioxide.
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You decided to read this. But could you have chosen otherwise? Are we ever free to choose?
🧠 A short episode on a big topic!
Read or listen at onhumans.substack.com/p/is-the-bra....
🙏 Thanks to @timcoulson.bsky.social from @biology.ox.ac.uk!
🧠 A short episode on a big topic!
Read or listen at onhumans.substack.com/p/is-the-bra....
🙏 Thanks to @timcoulson.bsky.social from @biology.ox.ac.uk!
Is the Brain Free to Choose?
You decided to read this. But could you have chosen otherwise? Tim Coulson thinks so.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
You decided to read this. But could you have chosen otherwise? Are we ever free to choose?
🧠 A short episode on a big topic!
Read or listen at onhumans.substack.com/p/is-the-bra....
🙏 Thanks to @timcoulson.bsky.social from @biology.ox.ac.uk!
🧠 A short episode on a big topic!
Read or listen at onhumans.substack.com/p/is-the-bra....
🙏 Thanks to @timcoulson.bsky.social from @biology.ox.ac.uk!
Despite a significant amount of flapping I never achieved escape velocity while giving a plenary at the Chinese Ornithological Society congress in Nanning.
November 20, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Despite a significant amount of flapping I never achieved escape velocity while giving a plenary at the Chinese Ornithological Society congress in Nanning.
Great @scienceofthetimes.bsky.social podcast on the science of the microbiome with the brilliant @auraulo.bsky.social and @eveliinahanski.bsky.social. Can't recommend it enough. @sykhalid.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Science Of The Times: The Microbial Majority. Have a listen:
The Microbial Majority
Inside your stomach, on your skin, in your mouth, and up your nose are...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Great @scienceofthetimes.bsky.social podcast on the science of the microbiome with the brilliant @auraulo.bsky.social and @eveliinahanski.bsky.social. Can't recommend it enough. @sykhalid.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk
A trip away has kept me away from socials, but @scienceofthetimes.bsky.social continues. Latest episode is out! Quantum computing. What is it? How does it work? Will you have quantum laptop soon? All the answers you could ever want
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPTy... @sykhalid.bsky.social
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Science Of The Times Ep 29_Entangled Futures: The Science and Promise of Quantum Computing
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November 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM
A trip away has kept me away from socials, but @scienceofthetimes.bsky.social continues. Latest episode is out! Quantum computing. What is it? How does it work? Will you have quantum laptop soon? All the answers you could ever want
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPTy... @sykhalid.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPTy... @sykhalid.bsky.social
Really enjoyed chatting to Bob Wells on his highly recommended Undercurrent Stories podcast. You can listen to what science can tell us about life, the universe and everything: open.spotify.com/episode/1eUE... The perfect weekend activity!
History of Everything from the Big Bang to You: Tim Coulson
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October 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Really enjoyed chatting to Bob Wells on his highly recommended Undercurrent Stories podcast. You can listen to what science can tell us about life, the universe and everything: open.spotify.com/episode/1eUE... The perfect weekend activity!
Omar Yaghi has just been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry with 2 of his colleagues for his remarkable work on the remarkable materials produced through the MOFs and COFs he pioneered. His story is inspiring. Want to know what MOFs and COFs are? Last week's episode scienceofthetimes.transistor.fm
Science Of The Times
Do you want to learn a little more about topical science findings? Do many of the science stories you hear leave you with unanswered questions? Syma and Tim will discuss in non-technical language and ...
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October 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Omar Yaghi has just been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry with 2 of his colleagues for his remarkable work on the remarkable materials produced through the MOFs and COFs he pioneered. His story is inspiring. Want to know what MOFs and COFs are? Last week's episode scienceofthetimes.transistor.fm
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Latest podcast episode just dropped! @timcoulson.bsky.social & I interviewed world-leading chemist, Omar Yaghi. Omar pioneered the development of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and tell us about his remarkable journey as a scientist.
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Science Of The Times | Playing Lego with chemistry to build structures that could save the environment.
Omar Yaghi is a chemist with an extraordinary vision. The pioneer of MOFs (metal organic frameworks) - materials built from the molecular equivalent of LEGO bricks. He tells Tim and Syma about his ...
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October 3, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Latest podcast episode just dropped! @timcoulson.bsky.social & I interviewed world-leading chemist, Omar Yaghi. Omar pioneered the development of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and tell us about his remarkable journey as a scientist.
scienceofthetimes.transistor.fm/episodes/pla...
scienceofthetimes.transistor.fm/episodes/pla...
Omar Yaghi makes amazing materials that can help in providing water for drinking and irrigation, reducing atmospheric C02 helping with climate change and more. We interviewed him on scienceofthetimes.transistor.fm. Do listen, as it is a remarkable story. If you like it, please share and subscribe.
Science Of The Times
Do you want to learn a little more about topical science findings? Do many of the science stories you hear leave you with unanswered questions? Syma and Tim will discuss in non-technical language and ...
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October 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Omar Yaghi makes amazing materials that can help in providing water for drinking and irrigation, reducing atmospheric C02 helping with climate change and more. We interviewed him on scienceofthetimes.transistor.fm. Do listen, as it is a remarkable story. If you like it, please share and subscribe.
@scienceofthetimes.bsky.social is back after the summer break! We talk to @joanstrassmann.bsky.social about her fabulous new book "The Social Life of Birds". If you like the podcast: subscribe, like, share! We enjoy making it but have no idea how many folk listen!
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Science Of The Times
Do you want to learn a little more about topical science findings? Do many of the science stories you hear leave you with unanswered questions? Syma and Tim will discuss in non-technical language and ...
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September 26, 2025 at 8:29 AM
@scienceofthetimes.bsky.social is back after the summer break! We talk to @joanstrassmann.bsky.social about her fabulous new book "The Social Life of Birds". If you like the podcast: subscribe, like, share! We enjoy making it but have no idea how many folk listen!
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If coal had not formed in the Carboniferous our civilisation would not exist. If the Isthmus of Panama had not formed, drying Africa, we would not have evolved big brains. Despite this I argue intelligent life is not rare in the Cosmos
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A Little History of Everything: From the Big Bang to You: Amazon.co.uk: Coulson, Tim: 9781405981446: Books
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August 24, 2025 at 8:09 AM
If coal had not formed in the Carboniferous our civilisation would not exist. If the Isthmus of Panama had not formed, drying Africa, we would not have evolved big brains. Despite this I argue intelligent life is not rare in the Cosmos
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And god said “it is amazing what those scientists have found out” before disappearing forever in a puff of carbon dioxide.
August 24, 2025 at 5:45 AM
And god said “it is amazing what those scientists have found out” before disappearing forever in a puff of carbon dioxide.
New research identifies the manual that god used to create the universe.
August 24, 2025 at 12:21 AM
New research identifies the manual that god used to create the universe.
The day the church saw the light …. The science of why we exist.
August 23, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The day the church saw the light …. The science of why we exist.
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AI and personalised medicine and the key bridge between them: physics-based modelling. the-european.eu/story-50148/...
My article in the European. Thanks to @timcoulson.bsky.social for the guidance 🙏🏽
My article in the European. Thanks to @timcoulson.bsky.social for the guidance 🙏🏽
AI Supercomputers Personalised Medicine – How Technology Could Revolutionise Healthcare
Discover how AI, advanced simulations, and supercomputers could revolutionise personalised medicine, transforming drug design and patient care.
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August 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
AI and personalised medicine and the key bridge between them: physics-based modelling. the-european.eu/story-50148/...
My article in the European. Thanks to @timcoulson.bsky.social for the guidance 🙏🏽
My article in the European. Thanks to @timcoulson.bsky.social for the guidance 🙏🏽
I used to be a social media master, but as I've got older my posts are less effective. Turns out chimps get worse at doing tasks as they age too. Listen to the latest
@scienceofthetimes.bsky.social episode when we talk animal behaviour.
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listen, like, and share please
@scienceofthetimes.bsky.social episode when we talk animal behaviour.
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listen, like, and share please
Science Of The Times Podcast
Do you want to learn a little more about topical science findings? Do many of the science stories you hear leave you with unanswered questions? Syma and Tim will discuss in non-technical language and ...
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August 15, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I used to be a social media master, but as I've got older my posts are less effective. Turns out chimps get worse at doing tasks as they age too. Listen to the latest
@scienceofthetimes.bsky.social episode when we talk animal behaviour.
www.youtube.com/@ScienceOfTh...
listen, like, and share please
@scienceofthetimes.bsky.social episode when we talk animal behaviour.
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listen, like, and share please
Why I think the current UK government should ban the import of trophies from trophy hunting. trophy hunting is a nuanced topic, but my view is shooting animals for fun is never acceptable.
the-european.eu/story-50018/...
the-european.eu/story-50018/...
the-european.eu
August 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Why I think the current UK government should ban the import of trophies from trophy hunting. trophy hunting is a nuanced topic, but my view is shooting animals for fun is never acceptable.
the-european.eu/story-50018/...
the-european.eu/story-50018/...
Why are there so many insects this year? Read my thoughts in the European the-european.eu/story-49961/... and listen to @scienceofthetimes.bsky.social podcast on wasps
2025 UK Insect Boom: Why Ladybirds, Wasps, and Butterflies Are Good News for Nature
The 2025 UK insect boom is bringing more ladybirds, wasps, and butterflies. Discover why this surge benefits us all.
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August 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Why are there so many insects this year? Read my thoughts in the European the-european.eu/story-49961/... and listen to @scienceofthetimes.bsky.social podcast on wasps
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The secret life of wasps!
@timcoulson.bsky.social and I chat to Seirian Sumner about her pioneering work on wasps.
@timcoulson.bsky.social and I chat to Seirian Sumner about her pioneering work on wasps.
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Science Of The Times: Waspish Behaviour. Have a listen:
Waspish Behaviour
In this weeks episode, Tim and Syma get the run down on wasps, courtesy...
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August 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The secret life of wasps!
@timcoulson.bsky.social and I chat to Seirian Sumner about her pioneering work on wasps.
@timcoulson.bsky.social and I chat to Seirian Sumner about her pioneering work on wasps.
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Syma discusses how zooplankton help in the fight against global warming in this short explainer video:
Explainer: How do zooplankton help in the fight against global warming?
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@timcoulson.bsky.social @streamingspires.bsky.social #globalwarming #scienceoutreach
Explainer: How do zooplankton help in the fight against global warming?
youtu.be/eJOwZPMLX7s
@timcoulson.bsky.social @streamingspires.bsky.social #globalwarming #scienceoutreach
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August 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Syma discusses how zooplankton help in the fight against global warming in this short explainer video:
Explainer: How do zooplankton help in the fight against global warming?
youtu.be/eJOwZPMLX7s
@timcoulson.bsky.social @streamingspires.bsky.social #globalwarming #scienceoutreach
Explainer: How do zooplankton help in the fight against global warming?
youtu.be/eJOwZPMLX7s
@timcoulson.bsky.social @streamingspires.bsky.social #globalwarming #scienceoutreach
The world might be going to shit, but I'm not yet ready to leave. The universe being "chockful of planets" is remarkable, but we're yet to find an exoplanet with life. Only here is home. Lets look after earth while exploring the #Cosmos @climatebook.bsky.social @sykhalid.bsky.social
Planet Hunters: Secrets of the Exoplanet Boom
Podcast Episode · Science Of The Times · 31/07/2025 · 40m
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July 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The world might be going to shit, but I'm not yet ready to leave. The universe being "chockful of planets" is remarkable, but we're yet to find an exoplanet with life. Only here is home. Lets look after earth while exploring the #Cosmos @climatebook.bsky.social @sykhalid.bsky.social
We will soon move into Oxford University’s impressive new life and mind building. Its development and build ruled my life for many years while I was head of department. Most of the time I had no idea what was going on, but this is what I learned:
July 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
We will soon move into Oxford University’s impressive new life and mind building. Its development and build ruled my life for many years while I was head of department. Most of the time I had no idea what was going on, but this is what I learned:
The worst day ever on earth was 66 million years ago when the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs hit. That dreadful day is more survivable than even the best day on Mars. Great insights from Adam Becker: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqKj... @sykhalid.bsky.social @streamingspires.bsky.social
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July 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The worst day ever on earth was 66 million years ago when the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs hit. That dreadful day is more survivable than even the best day on Mars. Great insights from Adam Becker: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqKj... @sykhalid.bsky.social @streamingspires.bsky.social
The podcast is now live: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
July 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The podcast is now live: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
The story that Adam tells is incredible. From Effective Altruism, to the AI singularity, to humans conquering the cosmos, this is a bunch of Silicon Valley tech bros championing science fiction as science in a way to line their own pockets further. A must listen episode.
More Everything Forever by Adam Becker
is a brilliantly told shocking tale of dodgy philosophy, impossible science, & self-serving by some wealthy tech bros. We interview Adam in our next episode
Out today 11am UK time.
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is a brilliantly told shocking tale of dodgy philosophy, impossible science, & self-serving by some wealthy tech bros. We interview Adam in our next episode
Out today 11am UK time.
scienceofthetimes.transistor.fm
Science Of The Times
Do you want to learn a little more about topical science findings? Do many of the science stories you hear leave you with unanswered questions? Syma and Tim will discuss in non-technical language and ...
scienceofthetimes.transistor.fm
July 24, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The story that Adam tells is incredible. From Effective Altruism, to the AI singularity, to humans conquering the cosmos, this is a bunch of Silicon Valley tech bros championing science fiction as science in a way to line their own pockets further. A must listen episode.
The story that Adam tells is incredible. From Effective Altruism, to the AI singularity, to humans conquering the cosmos, this is a bunch of Silicon Valley tech bros championing science fiction as science in a way to line their own pockets further. A must listen episode.
More Everything Forever by Adam Becker
is a brilliantly told shocking tale of dodgy philosophy, impossible science, & self-serving by some wealthy tech bros. We interview Adam in our next episode
Out today 11am UK time.
scienceofthetimes.transistor.fm
is a brilliantly told shocking tale of dodgy philosophy, impossible science, & self-serving by some wealthy tech bros. We interview Adam in our next episode
Out today 11am UK time.
scienceofthetimes.transistor.fm
Science Of The Times
Do you want to learn a little more about topical science findings? Do many of the science stories you hear leave you with unanswered questions? Syma and Tim will discuss in non-technical language and ...
scienceofthetimes.transistor.fm
July 24, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The story that Adam tells is incredible. From Effective Altruism, to the AI singularity, to humans conquering the cosmos, this is a bunch of Silicon Valley tech bros championing science fiction as science in a way to line their own pockets further. A must listen episode.