Amy Osborne
@amyosborne53.bsky.social
Microplastic PhD researcher and technical instructor in forensic science at the University of Staffordshire.
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Pretty sure the sheer unworkability of it is why previous attempts to do this have been dropped
It will also mean people's refugee status will be reviewed every 2 and half years. If this policy was in place now, that would mean the Home Office having at least another 67k decisions to process over the next year (the number of initial decision grants made between April 2023 and March 2024)
Shabana Mahmood has vowed to end Britain’s “golden ticket” for asylum seekers by forcing people arriving illegally to wait 20 years before they can apply for permanent settlement
November 16, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Pretty sure the sheer unworkability of it is why previous attempts to do this have been dropped
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Yes 📣 @katewomersley.com 📣
"This political theatre highlights a longstanding and harmful problem: pregnant women, and their babies, are routinely let down by partial, poor-quality and missing medical evidence."
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"This political theatre highlights a longstanding and harmful problem: pregnant women, and their babies, are routinely let down by partial, poor-quality and missing medical evidence."
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Pregnant women deserve so much better than Trump’s theatre of scaremongering and shame | Kate Womersley
There is no credible evidence linking autism with maternal paracetamol use. But the US president’s ‘tough it out’ message could harm mothers and babies, says doctor Kate Womersley
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Yes 📣 @katewomersley.com 📣
"This political theatre highlights a longstanding and harmful problem: pregnant women, and their babies, are routinely let down by partial, poor-quality and missing medical evidence."
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"This political theatre highlights a longstanding and harmful problem: pregnant women, and their babies, are routinely let down by partial, poor-quality and missing medical evidence."
👇👇👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I don’t know who needs to hear this, but when you openly try to rig elections, you’re admitting that you can’t win unless you cheat.
August 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but when you openly try to rig elections, you’re admitting that you can’t win unless you cheat.
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Just received news that 27 people have been arrested in Parliament Square under the Terrorism Act 2000 for holding signs saying "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action".
This is real police state behaviour.
This is real police state behaviour.
July 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Just received news that 27 people have been arrested in Parliament Square under the Terrorism Act 2000 for holding signs saying "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action".
This is real police state behaviour.
This is real police state behaviour.
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Today marks the third anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
What's happened since?
A record number of women have been prosecuted. Pregnancy loss is now considered extremely suspicious, even when it has nothing to do with abortion.
What's happened since?
A record number of women have been prosecuted. Pregnancy loss is now considered extremely suspicious, even when it has nothing to do with abortion.
Criminalizing pregnancy: A record number of women were prosecuted the year after Dobbs
They were targeted for substance use, miscarriages, and stillbirths, largely driven by fetal personhood laws.
www.motherjones.com
June 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Today marks the third anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
What's happened since?
A record number of women have been prosecuted. Pregnancy loss is now considered extremely suspicious, even when it has nothing to do with abortion.
What's happened since?
A record number of women have been prosecuted. Pregnancy loss is now considered extremely suspicious, even when it has nothing to do with abortion.
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The "Devastation Bill" has just been approved in the Senate in Brazil and is considered the biggest attack on environmental regulation in decades
The Amazon rainforest is dangerously close to a tipping point, where it may no longer be able to produce rain and sustain itself as an ecosystem
The Amazon rainforest is dangerously close to a tipping point, where it may no longer be able to produce rain and sustain itself as an ecosystem
Environmental protection is under threat in Brazil. Here’s why it matters to everyone - Greenpeace International
A new bill recently approved by the Senate in Brazil undermines the licensing of projects that can have huge environmental impacts —just a few months before COP30.
www.greenpeace.org
June 5, 2025 at 7:57 AM
The "Devastation Bill" has just been approved in the Senate in Brazil and is considered the biggest attack on environmental regulation in decades
The Amazon rainforest is dangerously close to a tipping point, where it may no longer be able to produce rain and sustain itself as an ecosystem
The Amazon rainforest is dangerously close to a tipping point, where it may no longer be able to produce rain and sustain itself as an ecosystem
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The air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink.
Microplastics are everywhere, and now in our bodies.
One thing we know? They don't belong there.
This #WorldEnvironmentDay, let’s come together to take action and #BeatPlasticPollution:
Microplastics are everywhere, and now in our bodies.
One thing we know? They don't belong there.
This #WorldEnvironmentDay, let’s come together to take action and #BeatPlasticPollution:
June 5, 2025 at 5:38 AM
The air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink.
Microplastics are everywhere, and now in our bodies.
One thing we know? They don't belong there.
This #WorldEnvironmentDay, let’s come together to take action and #BeatPlasticPollution:
Microplastics are everywhere, and now in our bodies.
One thing we know? They don't belong there.
This #WorldEnvironmentDay, let’s come together to take action and #BeatPlasticPollution:
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On #WorldEnvironmentDay, ESMO stands w/ the global community to #BeatPlasticPollution. #Microplastics are found in organs and tumours. More research needed to understand their role in cancer development. @pawelsobczuk.bsky.social
🔗 #ESMODailyReporter:
ow.ly/EVUG50W4AcL
🔗 #ESMODailyReporter:
ow.ly/EVUG50W4AcL
June 5, 2025 at 7:04 AM
On #WorldEnvironmentDay, ESMO stands w/ the global community to #BeatPlasticPollution. #Microplastics are found in organs and tumours. More research needed to understand their role in cancer development. @pawelsobczuk.bsky.social
🔗 #ESMODailyReporter:
ow.ly/EVUG50W4AcL
🔗 #ESMODailyReporter:
ow.ly/EVUG50W4AcL
Happy world environment day!!
It is important now more than ever to be conscious of how our choices effect the environment, and to fight for change.
#environment #plasticpollution #globalwarming
It is important now more than ever to be conscious of how our choices effect the environment, and to fight for change.
#environment #plasticpollution #globalwarming
June 5, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Happy world environment day!!
It is important now more than ever to be conscious of how our choices effect the environment, and to fight for change.
#environment #plasticpollution #globalwarming
It is important now more than ever to be conscious of how our choices effect the environment, and to fight for change.
#environment #plasticpollution #globalwarming
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She was 9 weeks pregnant. She died. The state of Georgia is making the doctors keep her alive to incubate the baby. She’s been dead for three months. This is REAL. this isn’t about what should or should not be done. This is about having a VOICE. This is about having a CHOICE.
May 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
She was 9 weeks pregnant. She died. The state of Georgia is making the doctors keep her alive to incubate the baby. She’s been dead for three months. This is REAL. this isn’t about what should or should not be done. This is about having a VOICE. This is about having a CHOICE.
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Microplastics in the bloodstream can induce cerebral thrombosis by causing cell obstruction and lead to neurobehavioral abnormalities
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
More and more microplastics in the brain: Exposure is particularly high in dementia patients
www.fuldaerzeitung.de/ratgeber/ges...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
More and more microplastics in the brain: Exposure is particularly high in dementia patients
www.fuldaerzeitung.de/ratgeber/ges...
Microplastics in the bloodstream can induce cerebral thrombosis by causing cell obstruction and lead to neurobehavioral abnormalities
Microplastics get in the blood and are eaten by immune cells, leading to cell obstruction and cerebral thrombosis.
www.science.org
May 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Microplastics in the bloodstream can induce cerebral thrombosis by causing cell obstruction and lead to neurobehavioral abnormalities
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
More and more microplastics in the brain: Exposure is particularly high in dementia patients
www.fuldaerzeitung.de/ratgeber/ges...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
More and more microplastics in the brain: Exposure is particularly high in dementia patients
www.fuldaerzeitung.de/ratgeber/ges...
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Researchers in China have found that the water hyacinth - a prolific South American species that has colonised waterways around the world like Lake Victoria in East Africa - is HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AT ABSORBING MICROPLASTICS.
Water Hyacinths May Be Effective at Removing Microplastics
humanprogress.org
April 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Researchers in China have found that the water hyacinth - a prolific South American species that has colonised waterways around the world like Lake Victoria in East Africa - is HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AT ABSORBING MICROPLASTICS.
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Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid for the first time
Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid for the first time
Peer-reviewed study’s findings raises fresh question on the toxic substances’ impact on fertility
Microplastics have been found for the first time in human ovary follicular fluid, raising a new round of questions about the ubiquitous and toxic substances’ potential impact on women’s fertility.
The new peer-reviewed research published in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety checked for microplastics in the follicular fluid of 18 women undergoing assisted reproductive treatment at a fertility clinic in Salerno, Italy, and detected them in 14. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid for the first time
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🚨Academic scientist friends who are members-ideally leaders- of scientific professional societies, I need your help. 🚨
There is a sign-letter being prepared that will speak out against recent politicization of scientific funding and demonization of scientific researchers.
🧪🌎🦑
There is a sign-letter being prepared that will speak out against recent politicization of scientific funding and demonization of scientific researchers.
🧪🌎🦑
February 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
🚨Academic scientist friends who are members-ideally leaders- of scientific professional societies, I need your help. 🚨
There is a sign-letter being prepared that will speak out against recent politicization of scientific funding and demonization of scientific researchers.
🧪🌎🦑
There is a sign-letter being prepared that will speak out against recent politicization of scientific funding and demonization of scientific researchers.
🧪🌎🦑
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Foxes are incredible creatures—playful, intelligent, and vital to our ecosystems. They deserve to thrive in the wild, free from fear and cruelty. 🦊
Killing them for sport is barbaric and senseless. Let’s protect their joy and beauty.
Killing them for sport is barbaric and senseless. Let’s protect their joy and beauty.
December 13, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Foxes are incredible creatures—playful, intelligent, and vital to our ecosystems. They deserve to thrive in the wild, free from fear and cruelty. 🦊
Killing them for sport is barbaric and senseless. Let’s protect their joy and beauty.
Killing them for sport is barbaric and senseless. Let’s protect their joy and beauty.
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#Education resource! Over the years I created this collection of colored skull #3Dmodels for teaching. They're available to download on MorphoSource & to view on Sketchfab. Because of recent changes to Sketchfab, I migrated them to my website: www.graysvertebrateanatomy.com/work/colorso... (1/3)
December 2, 2024 at 6:41 PM
#Education resource! Over the years I created this collection of colored skull #3Dmodels for teaching. They're available to download on MorphoSource & to view on Sketchfab. Because of recent changes to Sketchfab, I migrated them to my website: www.graysvertebrateanatomy.com/work/colorso... (1/3)
The most interesting looking microplastic I've found so far is a trilobal purple microfibre, possibly from a carpet.
November 28, 2024 at 9:23 PM
The most interesting looking microplastic I've found so far is a trilobal purple microfibre, possibly from a carpet.
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Everyone made fun of me for keeping a dead salmon to wear as a hat because it had gone out of style and was starting to rot. Well guess what losers, it’s popular again!
Retro is in, even in the ocean. The orcas are once again wearing salmon hats
www.newscientist.com/article/2457...
www.newscientist.com/article/2457...
Orcas have begun wearing salmon hats again – and we may soon know why
About 40 years ago, researchers noticed a population of orcas had begun swimming around with dead fish on their heads, and now the craze is back
www.newscientist.com
November 27, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Everyone made fun of me for keeping a dead salmon to wear as a hat because it had gone out of style and was starting to rot. Well guess what losers, it’s popular again!
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James Webb Space Telescope’s infrared view of the Pillars of Creation
November 23, 2024 at 5:03 AM
James Webb Space Telescope’s infrared view of the Pillars of Creation
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‘A place of joy’: why scientists are joining the rush to Bluesky
For me, it certainly feels good to be here!
@natureportfolio.bsky.social @bsky.app
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
For me, it certainly feels good to be here!
@natureportfolio.bsky.social @bsky.app
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
‘A place of joy’: why scientists are joining the rush to Bluesky
Researchers say the social-media platform — an alternative to X — offers more control over the content they see and the people they engage with.
www.nature.com
November 22, 2024 at 6:49 AM
‘A place of joy’: why scientists are joining the rush to Bluesky
For me, it certainly feels good to be here!
@natureportfolio.bsky.social @bsky.app
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
For me, it certainly feels good to be here!
@natureportfolio.bsky.social @bsky.app
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Don't know if I should be proud or disappointed. The PhD submission was a rough time, don't remember listening to that much shrek. Epic is fantastic, though 👌
November 20, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Don't know if I should be proud or disappointed. The PhD submission was a rough time, don't remember listening to that much shrek. Epic is fantastic, though 👌
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The comparison is pretty stark between Japan's Mount Fuji on Oct. 30, 2023, and Nov. 9, 2024.
The first flurry of snow that fell this year has since melted, leaving the famously snow-capped mountain bare once more.
Captured by OLI-2 on Lansat 9 and OLI on the Landsat 8, respectively.
The first flurry of snow that fell this year has since melted, leaving the famously snow-capped mountain bare once more.
Captured by OLI-2 on Lansat 9 and OLI on the Landsat 8, respectively.
November 20, 2024 at 9:56 AM
The comparison is pretty stark between Japan's Mount Fuji on Oct. 30, 2023, and Nov. 9, 2024.
The first flurry of snow that fell this year has since melted, leaving the famously snow-capped mountain bare once more.
Captured by OLI-2 on Lansat 9 and OLI on the Landsat 8, respectively.
The first flurry of snow that fell this year has since melted, leaving the famously snow-capped mountain bare once more.
Captured by OLI-2 on Lansat 9 and OLI on the Landsat 8, respectively.
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I’m not a mad scientist.
I’m just a disappointed scientist.
I’m just a disappointed scientist.
November 18, 2024 at 8:51 PM
I’m not a mad scientist.
I’m just a disappointed scientist.
I’m just a disappointed scientist.
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A rose made of galaxies..
November 16, 2024 at 5:12 PM
A rose made of galaxies..