“The meme magic era Trump rode in on is long gone … They’ve completely misunderstood the internet generation; the second you post cringe content, you’re done.” www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...

Can you solve The Riddle of the Sands?

Plant blindness needs a rebrand such as flora agnosia. I love watching out for the first snowdrops in January or the bluebells in May and the honesty in June . It’s also good for mental health to appreciate nature especially for us urban dwellers

‘It’s too late’: David Suzuki says the fight against climate change is lost "We have failed to shift the narrative and we are still caught up in the same legal, economic and political systems," said David Suzuki in an exclusive interview with iPolitics. "For me, what we've go...

www.ipolitics.ca/2025/07/02/i... sad article
Is it too late? I hope not but I fear it is.

A late celebration of #InternationalWomensDay @bankphysics.bsky.social but I love these @perimeterinstitute.ca posters and how clever and artistic is the They Made Their Mark poster too! I wonder how many will take the time to read it. #WomenInSTEM #STEM #STEAM #physics

Poster for a workshop in dublin zoo next saturday, mar 21st

Super workshops for teachers in Dublin zoo next Saturday (mar 21st) ...with a few spaces still available.
Register at oide.ie/teachers/

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12 reasons why plastic recycling is failing so badly Just 15% of Europe’s plastic waste gets recycled, but we can do better.

theconversation.com/12-reasons-w... we need to stop making so much of it in the first place!

‘They pushed so many lies about recycling’: the fight to stop big oil pumping billions more into plastics Plastic production has doubled over the last 20 years – and will likely double again. For author Beth Gardiner, metal water bottles and canvas tote bags are not the solution. So what is?

‘They pushed so many lies about recycling’: the fight to stop big oil pumping billions more into plastics

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Stake your claim on someone? ❤️🥩 but only if they appreciate puns. #AcquiredTaste

Salthill dart station- nothing to see here. What #climatecrisis? #flooding #leafysuburbs #ItsAllConnected

Fascinating story!

Oh no another leafy suburb! 🍃🍁🍂

Well done for keeping your cool against Micheal’s personal attacks on you! He sure showed the large chip on his shoulder referring to leafy suburbs and large farms!

Healy Rae calls for army intervention with rhododendrons YouTube video by Newstalk

youtu.be/tmdDTy9myRc Invader species needs the army to uproot it!

The car they made in #engineering class and #capybara were used to measure #velocity and #acceleration. I love the sound of ticker timers in the morning! #physics

bsky.app/profile/theg... @bankphysics.bsky.social Felix’ death reminded me of Kittinger’s record fall cited in LC #Physics 2012. 31km vs 38km I often show the Felix video in class. #Felix I won’t comment on his political views.

Southern Ocean current reverses for first time, signalling risk of climate system collapse A major ocean current in the Southern Hemisphere has reversed direction for the first time in recorded history, in what climatologists are calling a ...

www.intellinews.com/southern-oce...

I bet! But don’t forget pride as well!

Well done! Oliver Sacks wrote about people like this too.

Stunning video montage of just the last two weeks on our dangerously overheating home planet, from the excellent team at @weareyellowdot.bsky.social.

It can be hard to keep up with the #climate 💩 that’s happening but this really helps.

Thank you. Earworms are everywhere!

'Can’t get you out of my head': using earworms to teach physics – Physics World Physics teacher Kate Urell uses catchy tunes to help her students remember their lessons

@physicsworld.bsky.social If no one ever hears it how are we gonna learn your song 🎶 Read all about it.
Thank you

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'Can’t get you out of my head': using earworms to teach physics – Physics World Physics teacher Kate Urell uses catchy tunes to help her students remember their lessons

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Mischievous trouble-maker?

Sad and beautiful poem

Tried it but then decided that "sound switching" must not be my niche interest so I'm off to enjoy Paddy's Day offline!

Sustainable Development Goals Workshops An opportunity for science teachers to engage with the Sustainable Development Goals, looking at how they can be integrated into classrooms using a range of interactive and practical resources.The SoS...

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Yes I say wave maker sometimes. Also, I'm always a little wary when mentioning Kundt's Tube.

Because 50 shades of grey has another connotation now. #liath #dull #overcast