Dorothy Bishop
@deevybee.bsky.social
Retired professor of psychology at University of Oxford. Interests in developmental neuropsychology and improving science. Blogs at deevybee.blogspot.com
@adam_franks shares 2 good Samaritans rescuing a stuck eagle: #AGoodPlace
This is a superb example of long-form science journalism on a hugely important topic The claims being made about the microbiome by some folks are not based on robust evidence, plus kooky anti-vaxxers have entered the chat, plus grifters are trying to peddle useless or even dangerous “remedies”
Darren Dahly@statsepi.bsky.social · 6h agoRightly so. cc @wiringthebrain.bsky.social @deevybee.bsky.social www.the-scientist.com/wellcome-s-5...
But also: "how can one sell a [grant proposal for investigating a] causal relationship while crafting the language so that there’s plausible deniability when somebody criticizes anything"
The question that’s dominating the field is not a causality question. It’s really, how can one sell a causal relationship while crafting the language so that there’s plausible deniability when somebody criticizes anything.
Darren Dahly@statsepi.bsky.social · 6h agoAlso, lmao.
Patel maintains that there are people who have been trafficked and forced into bestiality who would make great FBI agents but have been disqualified because of that one thing and that number is greater than zero
The Bulwark@thebulwark.com · 8h agoSen. Kennedy: "Why would you even get into bestiality?" Patel: "We are not into bestiality, but a lot of these individuals…" Sen. Kennedy: "But you changed the qualifications and mentioned bestiality!"
WHOA there champ! We are just talking about possible associations here buddy. Settle down about causes, lol. We so aren't there yet.
Rightly so. cc @wiringthebrain.bsky.social @deevybee.bsky.social www.the-scientist.com/wellcome-s-5...
Wellcome’s $50M Microbiome-Autism Project Gets a Serious Gut Check | The Scientist
A massive research program investigating causal links between the gut microbiome and autism sparked fierce pushback from scientific critics and advocacy groups.
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Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia.
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The Clarion, 15 September 2026
At last – Botley Road is ready to reopen. Plus disappearing cats, an MP petting a cow, a story of bravery from a Banbury councillor… and a bit of a Clarion landmark. Read on! This week’s photo story...
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Reform MP defends billionaire donations, says Reform is a “disruptor” and compares Reform to Jesus.
Very timely report on foreign influence on UK politics. dispatch.the-citizens.com/farages-72m-...
Farage's £72m crypto windfall: has Britain learnt anything about foreign influence?
Our new report argues Britain cannot tackle foreign interference without confronting the failures that brought us here
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Bore da / good morning all 👋 For #TombTuesday (where did Monday go?) - one of the axe-polishing stones inside West Kennett long barrow 😮, where people sharpened stone axes during construction (vertical groove, left) It's also rather a haunting face... 📷 My own, Sunday
The engraved entrance stone to the Neolithic passage tomb of Newgrange at County Meath in Ireland. 📸 My own. #TombTuesday #Newgrange #Prehistory #Ireland
Meet Bock’s pygmy octopus! Growing up to 0.98 in (2.5 cm) long, excluding tentacles, this tiny species can be found near coral reefs in parts of the Central Pacific. It is primarily active at night, using camouflage to avoid predators. Photo: smithsonian_marinegeo, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, iNaturalist
I was able to watch dusk fall over the Grand Canyon from a perch about 2/3rd up from the canyon floor. There is about a one-mile vertical elevation change in the Grand Canyon - quite a hike with a pack on your back! Canyons Dusk by Erin Hanson, 2018 Oil on canvas 36 x 36 in #grandcanyon #nps #art
Pictorial cues to depth create a nice effect on this cabbage (found of Facebook)
Air to Ground Message: I BRED A HOMING PIDGEON WITH A WOODPECKER. IT DELIVERS THE MESSAGE AND KNOCKS ON THE DOOR. Area: Philadelphia, PA, USA Type: Airbus A220-300 A: #a89bf3c3c3e F: #ffc7c9edc2d
Trains in to Paddington have been cancelled until further notice due to a person being hit by a train at Twyford. Passengers are advised to travel to Marylebone instead (tickets will be honoured).
Thinking about "plus they'll probably have to deal with Godzilla at some point".
when you work at the BPAF but you’re beginning to realize there’s not going to be a successful IPO
got me wondering wht the reaction would be in UK if BJ had been killed. My prediction - instant canonisation plus amnesia for all the bad stuff
George Osborne calls for UK to rejoin EU customs union and boost trade
George Osborne calls for UK to rejoin EU customs union and boost trade
Ex-Tory chancellor says economy has ‘fallen off a cliff’ since Brexit but rejoining union could be ‘quite simple’ Former chancellor George Osborne said Britain’s economy has “fallen off a cliff” since Brexit and that rejoining the European Union’s customs union would be the fastest route to recovery. Osborne, who resigned as chancellor after being part of David Cameron’s cabinet at the time of the referendum, said it was important to rebuild links with the EU. Continue reading...
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I’m at a community science event and there is a bat here named Radish.
