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Dr Kat Day (she/her)
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Science & Fiction editor/writer. Chemistry PhD ⚛️ Co-Editor at PseudoPod 🦑 Writer: The Crash Course Organic Chemistry & various DK science books 🧪 Short fiction https://thefictionphial.wordpress.com 🖊️🐢
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Dr Kat Day (she/her) @chronicleflask.katday.com · May 15
Maybe I STARTED OUT made of sugar and spice and all things nice, but now I’m made of coffee, capsicum, obstreperousness and dark stories.
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chronicleflask.katday.com
From Dame Nia Griffith:
hansard.parliament.uk Before I finish, I would like to make specific mention of the way in which Russian interference weaponises LGBT+ issues. That is not by accident; it is a way of dividing societies and weakening our democracy. Research by the Kaleidoscope Trust and its international partners, alongside the UK Government, has shown that Russia systematically promotes anti-gender and anti-LGBT+ narratives, which are used to polarise electorates and mobilise nationalist and populist movements. Furthermore, it may discredit liberally aligned politicians or undermine trust in institutions such as NATO, the EU and the UN. Protecting LGBT+ rights is not just a human rights issue; it is now becoming a national security priority. Attacks on LGBT+ communities and other minorities can often signal the beginning of the growth of authoritarianism and further erosion of democratic rights. We must remember that Russia does not just interfere directly in the UK, but can indirectly affect UK interests by interfering in countries currently friendly to us
February 10, 2026 at 8:30 PM
chronicleflask.katday.com
The account of the ‘Russian Influence on UK Politics and Democracy’ debate yesterday (9th Feb, link in reply) is one hell of a read. Of note:

“I [Dan Jarvis] have to say that it is disappointing that no Reform Members are here to defend their record.”

No Reform Members turned up.
Screenshot: hansard.parliament.uk My hon. Friend the Member for Bolton West (Phil Brickell) knows a lot about these l matters. I am pleased that he will take the opportunity to engage directly with Philip Rycroft. My hon. Friend raised important points about the funding of Reform; I have to say that it is disappointing that no Reform Members are here to defend their record. Of course, it is absolutely right that all decisions taken by Government are
February 10, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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thecrashcourse.bsky.social
In this episode of Crash Course Scientific Thinking, we’ll learn why Louis Pasteur wasn’t a lone genius, and why it’s very difficult to design a study that gets us closer to the truth. youtu.be/ba1YKP28RKY
How Does Science Really Work? The Myth of the Great Experiment: Crash Course Scientific Thinking #3
YouTube video by CrashCourse
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February 10, 2026 at 7:23 PM
chronicleflask.katday.com
Yeah, no, I don’t think so (one to report and block)
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February 10, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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levparikian.bsky.social
I started a podcast. It’s called Six Things. Each month, a guest brings six things and we talk about them. It’s as simple as that. Massage your ears with the first episode, featuring @joannawyld.bsky.social’s fine selection. Available on your favoured ear-massaging platform.
pod.link/1873642106/e...
A Carnac, a long brass instrument with the head of an animal.
February 10, 2026 at 3:48 PM
chronicleflask.katday.com
Sound up!
auntietiffa.bsky.social auntietiffa.bsky.social @auntietiffa.bsky.social · 13h
Everybody knows that Pupper just won Downhill Gold
February 10, 2026 at 2:18 PM
chronicleflask.katday.com
Reposting with alt text (because I don’t like to repost screenshots without it). What Reform are threatening here is exactly Trump’s approach. The UK has watched that situation unfold with mounting horror. We can do better.
Richard Tice MP EK @TiceRichard Simple In line with our values, if Bangor Uni does not believe in free speech, then British taxpayers should not have to fund them. Perhaps remove all government funding and no student loans for Bangor students The phone will ring very soon Lee Anderson MP GBNI @LeeA... • 5h G This gives me a great idea on how to save the taxpayer £30 million. We're coming for you. Zia Yusuf • m @ZiaYusufUK • 13h Bangor University have banned Reform and called us "racist, transphobic and homophobic". Bangor receives £30 million in state funding a year, much of which comes from Reform-voting taxpayers. I am sure they won't mind losing every penny of that state funding under a Reform government. After all, they wouldn't want a racist's money would they? REFORM UK ARE NOT WELCOME AT BANGOR UNIVERSITY OFFICIAL STATEMENT The Debating & Political Society received a request from Jack Anderton and Sarah Pochin MP of Reform UK to attend Bangor University and give a Q&A to students. In line with our values, this request was refused We stand by this decision as a committee. We have zero [see next image] REFORM UK ARE NOT WELCOME AT BANGOR UNIVERSITY OFFICIAL STATEMENT The Debating & Political Society received a request from Jack Anderton and Sarah Pochin MP of Reform UK to attend Bangor University and give a Q&A to students. In line with our values, this request was refused. We stand by this decision as a committee. We have zero tolerance for any form of racism, transphobia, or homophobia displayed by the members of Reform UK. Their approach to the lives of others is antithetical to the values of welcoming and fair debate that our society has upheld for 177 years. We are proud to be the first of the debating unions to take a stand against Reform UK. We strongly implore our fellow societies to join us in keeping hate out of our universities. The DEBATING & POLITICAL SOCIETY BANGOR UNIVERSITY
February 10, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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thisishorror.bsky.social
Today on This Is Horror Pocast, Kat Day (@chronicleflask.katday.com) talks about PseudoPod, short stories, editing a horror fiction podcast, and much more.

www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-652-kat-...
www.thisishorror.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 12:48 PM
chronicleflask.katday.com
Recording day.
I promise you…
… it’s true.
A selfie of me with a mic in front of me. I’m wearing two hoodies because it’s extremely cold. I’ve just had my hair cut: what do you think?
February 10, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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Small G̶o̶d̶s̶* Prophets

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

(*Some bloke already used that one, apparently)
BBC Two - Small Prophets
A mystical recipe in an old journal promises Michael Sleep the answers he longs for.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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nigella.bsky.social
As we are deep into soup season, #RecipeOfTheDay is that most magnificent of soups: Minestrone! www.nigella.com/recipes/mine...
Minestrone
This glorious vegetable and bean soup can be adapted to use any vegetables you have lying around, more or less — but I prefer not to include tomatoes here. The only drawback is that the soup, after al...
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February 10, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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pocket-ireland.com
The moody vibes at the Upper Lake in Glendalough never disappoint. 🌧️ I used this tree to frame the mist rolling over the Wicklow Mountains.

#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Glendalough #Wicklow #Ireland #Landscape #Nature #MoodyGrams #UpperLake #WicklowMountains
A vertical photograph of a serene lake valley in Ireland. A large, textured tree trunk stands out of focus in the immediate right foreground, framing the scene. The lake stretches into the distance, flanked by steep, rugged mountains covered in heather and scrub. The mountain peaks are obscured by low-hanging, moody grey clouds. In the foreground, the water is calm with gentle ripples, and small grassy tufts poke out of the water near a rocky, pebble shoreline. The light is soft and diffused.
February 10, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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leguinbot.bsky.social
To learn which questions are unanswerable, and not to answer them: this skill is most needful in times of stress and darkness.
February 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM
chronicleflask.katday.com
“GOOD OLD FASHIONED AMERICAN PIE!”

*murmurs* apple pie was invented in medieval England
mikenellis.bsky.social Mike Nellis @mikenellis.bsky.social · 1d
Megyn Kelly just shouting “FOOTBALL IS OURS” at Piers Morgan about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show is the perfect example of this moment in time. Put it in a time capsule and send it out into space.
February 10, 2026 at 7:21 AM
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social
Louise V Durham, stained glass and driftwood sculpture, Shoreham by Sea, UK #WomensArt
Sculpture of an upright irregular shaped driftwood piece inlaid with rainbow coloured stained glass sited on a pebble beach by the sea at dawn
February 10, 2026 at 5:59 AM
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pseudopod.org
Drafts? PseudoPod Towers was already full of those.

Oh, you mean the fractured whispers of half-spoken, unfinished words.

Yes, it’s full of those, too.
February 9, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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we are introducing drafts! it won't make your post any better but it will spare the rest of us
February 9, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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compoundchem.com
Today is #NationalToothacheDay 🦷 This edition of #PeriodicGraphics in @cenmag.bsky.social looks at some of the chemistry behind a visit to the dentist's 🪥 cen.acs.org/articles/94/...

#ChemSky 🧪
This infographic titled "The Chemistry of Dentistry" explores four key areas. It explains how bacteria produce propanoic and lactic acids from sugar to cause tooth decay. It shows how fluoride ions convert hydroxyapatite into acid-resistant fluorapatite. It details dental amalgams containing mercury, silver, tin, and copper, alongside composite resins like Bis-GMA. Finally, it covers whitening using hydrogen and carbamide peroxide.
February 9, 2026 at 9:01 PM
chronicleflask.katday.com
Someone said to me, “it can’t be any worse!” the other day. And yes, yes it can. And it will be. Much, much worse. This is only the tip of a very grotty iceberg.
peterstefanovic.bsky.social Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 1d
BREAKING: Nigel Farage calls for an end to working from home and the focus on work-life balance

"People aren't more productive working from home - it's a load of nonsense”

Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM!
February 9, 2026 at 7:23 PM
chronicleflask.katday.com
Thank you, Michael – I really enjoyed this post-Halloween chat! 🖤
thisishorror.bsky.social This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 1d
Today's treat on This Is Horror Podcast Patreon is our conversation with Kat Day. Kat talks about PseudoPod, short stories, editing a horror fiction podcast, and much more.

www.patreon.com/posts/150292...
TIH 652: Kat Day on PseudoPod, Short Stories, and Editing a Horror Fiction Podcast | This Is Horror
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February 9, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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pocket-ireland.com
Quarry lakes often have such perfect reflections because they are deep and sheltered from the wind by high rock walls. Carrigfoyle Quarry is no exception.

#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Wexford #NaturePhotography #BlackAndWhite #Reflections #Landscape #Ireland #Monochrome
A black and white landscape photograph showing a calm body of water at the base of a wooded bank. Two large, textured rocks sit prominently in the water in the mid-ground; the larger rock on the right is covered in patches of moss. The water is perfectly still, creating a sharp, mirror-like reflection of the rocks and the surrounding birch trees. The scene is peaceful and high-contrast.
February 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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joannechocolat.bsky.social
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 81:
On the worst days, remember this. There is no straw - be it sorrow, grief, ill-health or misfortune - that can't be spun into stories.
February 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM
chronicleflask.katday.com
“Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.”
— Iain Thomas
February 9, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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leguinbot.bsky.social
If he would not be a stick whirled and whelmed in the stream, he must be the stream itself, all of it, from its spring to its sinking in the sea.
February 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social
Coastal Foam, 2019
by US painter Erin Hanson #WomensArt
Painting of a seascape with rocky shore and foamy sea
February 8, 2026 at 5:32 PM