Barney Lawrence
@barneylawrence.bsky.social
Data by day. Dad jokes by night.
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The “canonical” story how Rosalind Franklin got wronged by Watson and Crick inadvertently makes her look far less scientifically competent than she was (“She did not realize the significance of her own data!”). This article offers a much more nuanced account of what happened.
What Rosalind Franklin truly contributed to the discovery of DNA’s structure
Franklin was no victim in how the DNA double helix was solved. An overlooked letter and an unpublished news article, both written in 1953, reveal that she was an equal player.
www.nature.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The “canonical” story how Rosalind Franklin got wronged by Watson and Crick inadvertently makes her look far less scientifically competent than she was (“She did not realize the significance of her own data!”). This article offers a much more nuanced account of what happened.
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it hasn't helped sell any mags but it appears our nonsense on here has just pushed our account over 5K 'followers', so let's embrace that as some kind of achievement!
Like & repost this to be in with a chance to win every in-print issue of Wyrd Science & a t-shirt of your choice*
Like & repost this to be in with a chance to win every in-print issue of Wyrd Science & a t-shirt of your choice*
November 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
it hasn't helped sell any mags but it appears our nonsense on here has just pushed our account over 5K 'followers', so let's embrace that as some kind of achievement!
Like & repost this to be in with a chance to win every in-print issue of Wyrd Science & a t-shirt of your choice*
Like & repost this to be in with a chance to win every in-print issue of Wyrd Science & a t-shirt of your choice*
Data people. Why not submit a session to the Birmingham user group.
Also give @dataluthier.bsky.social a follow and a warm welcome to bluesky.
Also give @dataluthier.bsky.social a follow and a warm welcome to bluesky.
I never previously used that other thing, hence me being late to the party. Better late than never.
Anyway, to avoid this post being spam, here's a CFS link for @msdatagroupbrum.bsky.social
sessionize.com/Microsoft_Da...
We're still virtual, submissions from anywhere and everywhere are welcome.
Anyway, to avoid this post being spam, here's a CFS link for @msdatagroupbrum.bsky.social
sessionize.com/Microsoft_Da...
We're still virtual, submissions from anywhere and everywhere are welcome.
Microsoft Data Platform Group - Birmingham: Call for Speakers
What we're about
Birmingham Microsoft Data Platform Group - Bringing the West Midlands Microsoft Data Platform Community together.
What?
A virtual ...
sessionize.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Data people. Why not submit a session to the Birmingham user group.
Also give @dataluthier.bsky.social a follow and a warm welcome to bluesky.
Also give @dataluthier.bsky.social a follow and a warm welcome to bluesky.
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I used to work at a small shop that made little plastic vampires.
There were only 2 of us working there, so I had to make every second count.
There were only 2 of us working there, so I had to make every second count.
October 28, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I used to work at a small shop that made little plastic vampires.
There were only 2 of us working there, so I had to make every second count.
There were only 2 of us working there, so I had to make every second count.
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Movie about a crack team of attack patissiers called The Baker's Dozen
They go in all buns glazing
They go in all buns glazing
October 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Movie about a crack team of attack patissiers called The Baker's Dozen
They go in all buns glazing
They go in all buns glazing
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Second session on #Copilot for #sql done. Nice filled room with a lot of interaction, fun and demos.
Next up @barneylawrence.bsky.social on #Purview!
Next up @barneylawrence.bsky.social on #Purview!
October 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Second session on #Copilot for #sql done. Nice filled room with a lot of interaction, fun and demos.
Next up @barneylawrence.bsky.social on #Purview!
Next up @barneylawrence.bsky.social on #Purview!
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everyone should checkout Messenger by Abeto. it's a free browser game where ur just a little delivery kid on a little planet!
messenger.abeto.co
messenger.abeto.co
September 28, 2025 at 12:35 AM
everyone should checkout Messenger by Abeto. it's a free browser game where ur just a little delivery kid on a little planet!
messenger.abeto.co
messenger.abeto.co
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Simon Sabin and I sit down and chat to answer one simple question: why bother with conferences in 2026?
In the chat, we talk about meeting peers, asking real questions, and learning from battle-tested content (not vendor demos).
Watch (or just listen to) the video:
https://youtu.be/zwGDfL-B3jQ
In the chat, we talk about meeting peers, asking real questions, and learning from battle-tested content (not vendor demos).
Watch (or just listen to) the video:
https://youtu.be/zwGDfL-B3jQ
September 27, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Simon Sabin and I sit down and chat to answer one simple question: why bother with conferences in 2026?
In the chat, we talk about meeting peers, asking real questions, and learning from battle-tested content (not vendor demos).
Watch (or just listen to) the video:
https://youtu.be/zwGDfL-B3jQ
In the chat, we talk about meeting peers, asking real questions, and learning from battle-tested content (not vendor demos).
Watch (or just listen to) the video:
https://youtu.be/zwGDfL-B3jQ
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Got a sudden spark of inspiration at @fabconeurope.bsky.social this week (or just over your morning coffee)? Why not share it with fellow data folks at the Microsoft Data Platform User Group Birmingham!
We’re on MeetUp, online & in-person. Take the stage!🎤
We’re on MeetUp, online & in-person. Take the stage!🎤
Microsoft Data Platform Group - Birmingham: Call for Speakers
What we're about Birmingham Microsoft Data Platform Group - Bringing the West Midlands Microsoft Data Platform Community together. What? A virtual ...
sessionize.com
September 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Got a sudden spark of inspiration at @fabconeurope.bsky.social this week (or just over your morning coffee)? Why not share it with fellow data folks at the Microsoft Data Platform User Group Birmingham!
We’re on MeetUp, online & in-person. Take the stage!🎤
We’re on MeetUp, online & in-person. Take the stage!🎤
Anyone else have one of these in their room for FabCon?
September 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Anyone else have one of these in their room for FabCon?
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Blog alert!
This time on reasons why the community thinks in-person events still matter!
#DataSaturday
#SqlSaturday
#Meetup
#AzureDataTechGroups
This time on reasons why the community thinks in-person events still matter!
#DataSaturday
#SqlSaturday
#Meetup
#AzureDataTechGroups
Why in-person events matter: insights from the community
When 2020 happened, a lot of things came to a standstill. Working at the office, going to a bar or a movie, and attending in-person events. Before we knew it, everything went online. Work from home became the standard, services like Netflix and movies at home boomed, and data events were available through Teams or Zoom. Since 2022, many events have returned to in-person formats (or are attempting to), but I'm hearing from numerous organisers that attendance is declining.
sqlreitse.com
September 11, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Blog alert!
This time on reasons why the community thinks in-person events still matter!
#DataSaturday
#SqlSaturday
#Meetup
#AzureDataTechGroups
This time on reasons why the community thinks in-person events still matter!
#DataSaturday
#SqlSaturday
#Meetup
#AzureDataTechGroups
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September 4, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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I’m working on a blog post on why people should attend in-person events. I can think of many reasons but I’d love the input of the broader community. If you have a few seconds to spare, please fill in this link. Thanks! #DataSaturday #SqlSaturday #Meetup
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Microsoft Forms
forms.office.com
September 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
I’m working on a blog post on why people should attend in-person events. I can think of many reasons but I’d love the input of the broader community. If you have a few seconds to spare, please fill in this link. Thanks! #DataSaturday #SqlSaturday #Meetup
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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🚨 Only HOURS left to submit your session for Fabric February 2026!! 🚨
You don't want to miss out on all the #FabFeb-fabulousness, #SNÆCKS AND getting to experience Norway in February! 💚🍩🍿✨
Don't wait, submit your fabulous sessions before the time runs out: 👉 sessionize.com/fabric-febru...
You don't want to miss out on all the #FabFeb-fabulousness, #SNÆCKS AND getting to experience Norway in February! 💚🍩🍿✨
Don't wait, submit your fabulous sessions before the time runs out: 👉 sessionize.com/fabric-febru...
August 31, 2025 at 8:42 AM
🚨 Only HOURS left to submit your session for Fabric February 2026!! 🚨
You don't want to miss out on all the #FabFeb-fabulousness, #SNÆCKS AND getting to experience Norway in February! 💚🍩🍿✨
Don't wait, submit your fabulous sessions before the time runs out: 👉 sessionize.com/fabric-febru...
You don't want to miss out on all the #FabFeb-fabulousness, #SNÆCKS AND getting to experience Norway in February! 💚🍩🍿✨
Don't wait, submit your fabulous sessions before the time runs out: 👉 sessionize.com/fabric-febru...
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Tomorrow Clancy's Data Warehouse Toolkit.
Ruin any book by adding "Tom Clancy's" to the title
August 29, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Tomorrow Clancy's Data Warehouse Toolkit.
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SQLBits is returning to ICC Wales! 🎉
📅 22–25 April 2026 | Newport, Wales
4 days of world-class training, 100s of sessions, exclusive access to the ICC (including new woodland walks 🌿), and unforgettable evening events.
#SQLBits #DataCommunity #ICCWales
📅 22–25 April 2026 | Newport, Wales
4 days of world-class training, 100s of sessions, exclusive access to the ICC (including new woodland walks 🌿), and unforgettable evening events.
#SQLBits #DataCommunity #ICCWales
August 21, 2025 at 11:40 AM
SQLBits is returning to ICC Wales! 🎉
📅 22–25 April 2026 | Newport, Wales
4 days of world-class training, 100s of sessions, exclusive access to the ICC (including new woodland walks 🌿), and unforgettable evening events.
#SQLBits #DataCommunity #ICCWales
📅 22–25 April 2026 | Newport, Wales
4 days of world-class training, 100s of sessions, exclusive access to the ICC (including new woodland walks 🌿), and unforgettable evening events.
#SQLBits #DataCommunity #ICCWales
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I'm making a TV series about the different parts of my gas cooker - I've already filmed the pilot.
August 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM
I'm making a TV series about the different parts of my gas cooker - I've already filmed the pilot.
Why yes, that was my six year old shouting "like and subscribe" at the end of my last teams meeting.
How long until term starts?
How long until term starts?
August 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Why yes, that was my six year old shouting "like and subscribe" at the end of my last teams meeting.
How long until term starts?
How long until term starts?
Slightly diminished a band
Knives and Tulips
Knives and Tulips
Slightly diminish a band
Crown Princess
Crown Princess
Slightly diminish a band
Led Balloon.
Led Balloon.
August 14, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Slightly diminished a band
Knives and Tulips
Knives and Tulips
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Patient, sobbing: But Doctor, I AM Pagliacci!
ChatGPT: Apologies. I didn't realise when recommending Pagliacci's epic show to cure your depression that you were the genius himself. I'm impressed! With regards to your initial question, I can recommend seeing the Great Clown Pagliacci.
ChatGPT: Apologies. I didn't realise when recommending Pagliacci's epic show to cure your depression that you were the genius himself. I'm impressed! With regards to your initial question, I can recommend seeing the Great Clown Pagliacci.
August 7, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Patient, sobbing: But Doctor, I AM Pagliacci!
ChatGPT: Apologies. I didn't realise when recommending Pagliacci's epic show to cure your depression that you were the genius himself. I'm impressed! With regards to your initial question, I can recommend seeing the Great Clown Pagliacci.
ChatGPT: Apologies. I didn't realise when recommending Pagliacci's epic show to cure your depression that you were the genius himself. I'm impressed! With regards to your initial question, I can recommend seeing the Great Clown Pagliacci.
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Have some old slides and negatives that I'd like to scan. Anyone recommend a device?
August 8, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Have some old slides and negatives that I'd like to scan. Anyone recommend a device?