I see that Lovejoy is suddenly available to stream on Channel 4. Just shows how great the influence of @countbinface.bsky.social is becoming! Wonder what he'll achieve next...
@mrhenrymorris.substack.com Having finally read "The Diary of a Secret Royal", I now understand things so much more, such as why the Princess of Wales is so reluctant to do her public events!
worth a read - a brilliant story of personal resiliance as well as how much progress has been made with the management of CF
The Guardian@theguardian.com · last yr.I spent my childhood in and out of hospital. At 19, I finally realised I had a terminal disease
Very important issue, but very definitely NOT the first time www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Pet flea treatments poisoning rivers across England, scientists find
Discovery is ‘extremely concerning’ for water insects, and fish and birds that depend on them
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Dangerous pesticides and pet flea treatment detected in English rivers for first time
Dangerous pesticides and pet flea treatment detected in English rivers for first time
Exclusive: Wensum and Tone found to have high concentrations of chemicals that are toxic to aquatic life Dangerous modern pesticides used in agriculture and pet flea treatment have been detected for the first time in English rivers, research has found. Scientists have called for stricter regulation around high-risk farming pesticides and flea treatments for pets because of the deadly effects they have on fish and other aquatic life when they make their way into rivers. Continue reading...
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Here in Clacton, a lot of kids are so poor that our nursery has a small help-yourself-if-in-need food bank, collects clothes for kids and parents, offers parents help getting access to white goods, and gives our children breakfast, snacks, toothbrushes and toothpaste for free.
David Dubas-Fisher@dubasfisher.bsky.social · last yr.Ahead of the local elections, Nigel Farage continues to top the list of top earning MPs from additional work since the election
Nigel talking complete w*nk as usual...GP's generally don't do the diagnosing for a start...you have to wait years on a waiting list for CAMHS for that whilst your child continues to struggle undiagnosed!
Andrew Sparrow@andrewsparrowgdn.bsky.social · last yr.Farage claims doctors 'massively over-diagnosing' children with Send and mental health conditions - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Liz Truss called solar farms a “blight on the landscape”, but researchers have found they are actually better for birds than farmland Solar farms in East Anglia had greater bird diversity & bird abundance than nearby arable land, a study finds Paper here later www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
The new cat was too tired to carry on playing with the wool I while I was doing crochet...we took advantage and made him look like a disgraced former PM whose book isn't selling too well
I want to be like this swan (as long as the water isn't full of 💩
DAPPER DON DHARSHI@dapperdondharshi.bsky.social · 2y agoThe other swans aren't gonna believe this
‘Forever chemical’ found in mineral water from several European countries
‘Forever chemical’ found in mineral water from several European countries
Contamination thought to stem from the heavy application of pesticides containing TFA, a type of PFAS Mineral water from several European nations has been found for the first time to be contaminated with TFA, a type of PFAS “forever chemical” that is a…
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Plus, we've also collaborated with the one and only @compoundchem.com to create a fantastic #infographic about #PFAS, their different structures, uses, issues... and alternatives. It's available (with a CC-BY-ND licence) in high resolution here: anemel.eu/wp-content/u... #ChemSky #Scicomm 🧪
On his 2 week adoption anniversary Pyscho aka Frankie was allowed outside for most of the day as he has been sensible with his exploring & was. He actually managed to knacker himself out, and we saw him curl up and have a proper long cat-style sleep for the 1st time. #AdoptedCat
Sir Richard Moore, head of MI6: "In 37 years in the intelligence profession, I've never seen the world in a more dangerous state." "We have recently uncovered a staggeringly reckless campaign of Russian sabotage in Europe." news.sky.com/story/flatpl...
Head of MI6 says 'I've never seen the world in a more dangerous state' as he warns Russia would not stop if it wins in Ukraine
Sir Richard Moore, the head of MI6, said that if Russia wins in Ukraine, China would "weigh the implications, North Korea would be emboldened, and Iran would become still more dangerous".
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Whilst I was away from work for a few days, the festive season has exploded into the University of York chemistry teaching labs thanks to several of the teaching labs team. The glass windows and doors at the entrance are also covered in snowflakes. It's the first time I've seen a chem-ativity!
Think we might have to move to a keycard access system in this household soon...he's only been with us for 9 days #AdoptedCat
Celebrating his 1 week adoption anniversary, Frankel (aka Pyscho) seems to be very content & settling in well. Just need him to chill out a bit more with our other cat. His favourite toy is the pastry brush he stole from us, which he bought up to our bedroom last night #AdoptedCat
This is why representation matters. This is why programs that support women in STEM (or any male dominated space) is important. I wish more men had this perspective and respect for their female peers. And yes, it’s a real letter: www.today.com/today/amp/td... #WomenInSTEM #RepresentationMatters
We've just discovered why we found the pastry brush on the kitchen floor this morning
Week off for an urgent recharge. I'm currently doing crochet whilst husband is sat next to me listening to an online conference whilst newbie cat Frankie / Pyscho chills, naps and purrs in a brief pause from his usual destruction
