Alom Shaha
@alomshaha.bsky.social
Dad. Science Teacher. Author of books including “Why Don’t Things Fall Up?”, "Mr Shaha's Recipes for Wonder" and “How to Find a Rainbow”. Lots of free stuff and more about me at alomshaha.com
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Alom Shaha
@alomshaha.bsky.social
· Oct 12
I’ve spent 25+ years teaching and “ communicating” science. As well as being a schoolteacher, I’ve worked with scientists and science institutions to help them explain their work to the public. This book is the culmination of all that work. Out in paperback Nov. 7th www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1529...
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Very fascinated by the adult outrage over a possible ban on children using social media. I really don’t get it.
We have age of consent/access laws for sex, alcohol, driving, tattoos, voting, marriage etc.
Why so much hysteria about this one?
We have age of consent/access laws for sex, alcohol, driving, tattoos, voting, marriage etc.
Why so much hysteria about this one?
February 16, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Very fascinated by the adult outrage over a possible ban on children using social media. I really don’t get it.
We have age of consent/access laws for sex, alcohol, driving, tattoos, voting, marriage etc.
Why so much hysteria about this one?
We have age of consent/access laws for sex, alcohol, driving, tattoos, voting, marriage etc.
Why so much hysteria about this one?
I’m having a rather nice first day of half term which has been made even better because I have just found a lychee flavoured boiled sweet (in a tin of Simpkins‘ mixed “tropical” flavoured ones).
February 16, 2026 at 11:54 AM
I’m having a rather nice first day of half term which has been made even better because I have just found a lychee flavoured boiled sweet (in a tin of Simpkins‘ mixed “tropical” flavoured ones).
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Amazing that governments would rather ban groups of the public from corporate apps rather than regulate those apps for the public good
February 16, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Amazing that governments would rather ban groups of the public from corporate apps rather than regulate those apps for the public good
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On almost everything – fraud, polarisation, radicalisation, misinformation – evidence suggests that over 60s are in much more urgent need of online protection and education than teenagers.
But that issue gets zero political attention, and is a total non-starter. Nothing good will come of it.
But that issue gets zero political attention, and is a total non-starter. Nothing good will come of it.
This was a minor story on London news this morning - but suspect is a real cautionary (and alarming) tale of an older man getting radicalised online.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sidcup man convicted aover explosive attack on Ulez camera
Kevin Rees's homemade bomb caused damage to vehicles and property including a child's bedroom.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 9:43 AM
On almost everything – fraud, polarisation, radicalisation, misinformation – evidence suggests that over 60s are in much more urgent need of online protection and education than teenagers.
But that issue gets zero political attention, and is a total non-starter. Nothing good will come of it.
But that issue gets zero political attention, and is a total non-starter. Nothing good will come of it.
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Won't be a revelation to anyone but the reason all the worst people on the right are pivoting to talking about race and culture rather than immigration is so they can keep banging the drum even as net migration figures fall (UK) and even reverse (US).
This is the next step and it always was.
This is the next step and it always was.
February 16, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Won't be a revelation to anyone but the reason all the worst people on the right are pivoting to talking about race and culture rather than immigration is so they can keep banging the drum even as net migration figures fall (UK) and even reverse (US).
This is the next step and it always was.
This is the next step and it always was.
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My 1949 Penguin paperback edition of Wuthering Heights.
The pages have not yellowed, the sewn binding is still tight.
The prevalence of non-acid-free paper and glued bindings means I have hardbacks published less than ten years ago that have aged less well.
The pages have not yellowed, the sewn binding is still tight.
The prevalence of non-acid-free paper and glued bindings means I have hardbacks published less than ten years ago that have aged less well.
February 16, 2026 at 9:38 AM
My 1949 Penguin paperback edition of Wuthering Heights.
The pages have not yellowed, the sewn binding is still tight.
The prevalence of non-acid-free paper and glued bindings means I have hardbacks published less than ten years ago that have aged less well.
The pages have not yellowed, the sewn binding is still tight.
The prevalence of non-acid-free paper and glued bindings means I have hardbacks published less than ten years ago that have aged less well.
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It’s not actually thinking. Please, stop this.
February 14, 2026 at 9:51 PM
It’s not actually thinking. Please, stop this.
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Gotta say, in some ways it's quite useful to humanity that the anti-science guys, the white supremacists, the fossil fuel boosters and the pedophiles are *the same people*
February 16, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Gotta say, in some ways it's quite useful to humanity that the anti-science guys, the white supremacists, the fossil fuel boosters and the pedophiles are *the same people*
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This one is still up at the very affordable price of £150 plus P&P.
I thank ye.
I thank ye.
The Nine Lives Causeway and Eel Marsh House. An original pen and printing ink on paper unpublished illustration for The Woman in Black.
£150 plus P&P
Email me at: nicktankardart@gmail.com to purchase or for more details.
£150 plus P&P
Email me at: nicktankardart@gmail.com to purchase or for more details.
February 16, 2026 at 9:11 AM
This one is still up at the very affordable price of £150 plus P&P.
I thank ye.
I thank ye.
Also made some blueberry / chocolate chip pancakes which did impress them a little more. ("American" pancakes seem much easier to get right than crepes, which I prefer).
Tried to make one this morning, daughters not as impressed by it as I was!
February 16, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Also made some blueberry / chocolate chip pancakes which did impress them a little more. ("American" pancakes seem much easier to get right than crepes, which I prefer).
Tried to make one this morning, daughters not as impressed by it as I was!
February 16, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Tried to make one this morning, daughters not as impressed by it as I was!
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2/ @jamesbloodworth.bsky.social's piece on Goodwin for Prospect is excellent & identfies what looks to be his driving motivation. Standing in Gorton & Denton may well prove more humiliating than he hopes.
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/philos...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/philos...
February 15, 2026 at 3:15 PM
2/ @jamesbloodworth.bsky.social's piece on Goodwin for Prospect is excellent & identfies what looks to be his driving motivation. Standing in Gorton & Denton may well prove more humiliating than he hopes.
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/philos...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/philos...
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i can’t think about deer anymore without thinking of this tweet
February 7, 2026 at 4:27 AM
i can’t think about deer anymore without thinking of this tweet
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If you want a scientifically proven way to lose weight, it's GLP-1 drugs
February 16, 2026 at 7:40 AM
If you want a scientifically proven way to lose weight, it's GLP-1 drugs
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One in five children infected in the recent London measles outbreak were reportedly hospitalised.
Don’t believe the anti-vaxxers when they say “it’s a mild disease” or “it’s better to get immunity naturally”.
It isn’t.
Don’t believe the anti-vaxxers when they say “it’s a mild disease” or “it’s better to get immunity naturally”.
It isn’t.
February 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
One in five children infected in the recent London measles outbreak were reportedly hospitalised.
Don’t believe the anti-vaxxers when they say “it’s a mild disease” or “it’s better to get immunity naturally”.
It isn’t.
Don’t believe the anti-vaxxers when they say “it’s a mild disease” or “it’s better to get immunity naturally”.
It isn’t.
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1/3 What Musk is really referring to here is, of course “race” - that construct that served to define the hierarchies of wealth & power structured by modern colonialism. Like other far right racists though, he uses the word “culture” as a seemingly less pernicious synonym.
February 15, 2026 at 3:14 PM
1/3 What Musk is really referring to here is, of course “race” - that construct that served to define the hierarchies of wealth & power structured by modern colonialism. Like other far right racists though, he uses the word “culture” as a seemingly less pernicious synonym.
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Explaining the plot of Scooby-Doo to my daughter and realizing the central irony of the show is that the gang cruises around looking for magic and mysteries that never pan out, while the only truly supernatural element is the talking dog they all ignore.
February 14, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Explaining the plot of Scooby-Doo to my daughter and realizing the central irony of the show is that the gang cruises around looking for magic and mysteries that never pan out, while the only truly supernatural element is the talking dog they all ignore.
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My local library is literally a 2 minute stroll from my front door. I popped in yesterday & borrowed 3 great books & it's honestly such a treat. I see people getting English lessons there, baby groups, SEN kids getting tuition, there's a boardgame club - it's a genuine community hub.
February 15, 2026 at 1:28 PM
My local library is literally a 2 minute stroll from my front door. I popped in yesterday & borrowed 3 great books & it's honestly such a treat. I see people getting English lessons there, baby groups, SEN kids getting tuition, there's a boardgame club - it's a genuine community hub.
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This is really not good. Measles is so easily caught and so dangerous. If you haven't been vaccinated please ask at your GP surgery - to protect not just you but those around you.
“Seven schools and a nursery have reported more than 60 suspected cases of measles in an area of north London, and labs have confirmed 34 cases since January 12. Some children have been treated in hospital.”
archive.md/2026.02.1...
archive.md/2026.02.1...
February 15, 2026 at 8:41 AM
This is really not good. Measles is so easily caught and so dangerous. If you haven't been vaccinated please ask at your GP surgery - to protect not just you but those around you.
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“At least 34 children have been infected by a "fast-spreading" measles outbreak in several north London schools, health officials have said.”
North London measles outbreak hits several schools with at least 34 children infected
A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 12:14 PM
“At least 34 children have been infected by a "fast-spreading" measles outbreak in several north London schools, health officials have said.”
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This was a bit fiddly to make but very satisfying when finished. Used this video (with banging soundtrack) as inspiration www.youtube.com/shorts/wIM7I...
February 15, 2026 at 10:51 AM
This was a bit fiddly to make but very satisfying when finished. Used this video (with banging soundtrack) as inspiration www.youtube.com/shorts/wIM7I...
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They should reveal that Small Prophets was written by AI just to see the look on your faces
February 15, 2026 at 12:07 PM
They should reveal that Small Prophets was written by AI just to see the look on your faces
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This is all a bit Carry On… isn’t it?
Self-Portrait in a Cap https://collections.artsmia.org/art/42108/
February 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
This is all a bit Carry On… isn’t it?
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Sometimes he made things just for the sheer pleasure of it. Like these miniature cannons: these are two of many he gave away as gifts to friends and family.
February 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Sometimes he made things just for the sheer pleasure of it. Like these miniature cannons: these are two of many he gave away as gifts to friends and family.
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Have shared a couple of things we’ve made so far this half-term. Will share more as we go along. I know not everyone has the privilege of being able to do arts and crafts at home (I didn’t growing up) but if you do, there are all sorts of benefits for your children. Free videos of toys to make:
Mr Shaha’s Marvellous Machines
Hello! This is where I’ll be putting links to FREE resources to accompany my book Mr Shaha’s Marvellous Machines, including videos of the activities and any templates or other informati…
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February 15, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Have shared a couple of things we’ve made so far this half-term. Will share more as we go along. I know not everyone has the privilege of being able to do arts and crafts at home (I didn’t growing up) but if you do, there are all sorts of benefits for your children. Free videos of toys to make: