Dr Connor Wells
@connorwells95.bsky.social
Scientific Editor at Matter📜 | Materials Chemistry PhD from UCL 🧪 | Chemistry MSci from University of Glasgow ⚗️ | Trying to hold on to my Scottish accent 🏴 | Own views | He/him | Glasgow/London
Had a great time on Friday celebrating my PhD supervisor, @gemmaloudavies.bsky.social, as she was awarded the RSC and SCI McBain Medal! 🥇 Congrats again Gemma!
February 2, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Had a great time on Friday celebrating my PhD supervisor, @gemmaloudavies.bsky.social, as she was awarded the RSC and SCI McBain Medal! 🥇 Congrats again Gemma!
Seems like ResearchGate has had some formatting issues in the last week or so (maybe longer?).
January 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Seems like ResearchGate has had some formatting issues in the last week or so (maybe longer?).
Reposted by Dr Connor Wells
Injected with light-emitting compounds, these succulents can shine in the dark with a variety of colors and naturally recharge during the day. www.cell.com/news-do/pr-g...
@cp-matter.bsky.social
@cp-matter.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Injected with light-emitting compounds, these succulents can shine in the dark with a variety of colors and naturally recharge during the day. www.cell.com/news-do/pr-g...
@cp-matter.bsky.social
@cp-matter.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr Connor Wells
From miso in space to infrared contact lenses, lots of #CoolScience published in Cell Press journals made the news this year.
Wrap up 2025 with us and check out some of the most talked-about Cell Press papers below!👇
Wrap up 2025 with us and check out some of the most talked-about Cell Press papers below!👇
December 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
From miso in space to infrared contact lenses, lots of #CoolScience published in Cell Press journals made the news this year.
Wrap up 2025 with us and check out some of the most talked-about Cell Press papers below!👇
Wrap up 2025 with us and check out some of the most talked-about Cell Press papers below!👇
Reposted by Dr Connor Wells
Introducing a new, highly selective, multidisciplinary, open access journal—Cell Press Blue!
@cellpressblue.bsky.social publishes cutting-edge research across life, physical, medical, sustainability, & applied sciences. First articles online in January, sign-up for alerts. http://dlvr.it/TPyKkb
@cellpressblue.bsky.social publishes cutting-edge research across life, physical, medical, sustainability, & applied sciences. First articles online in January, sign-up for alerts. http://dlvr.it/TPyKkb
December 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Introducing a new, highly selective, multidisciplinary, open access journal—Cell Press Blue!
@cellpressblue.bsky.social publishes cutting-edge research across life, physical, medical, sustainability, & applied sciences. First articles online in January, sign-up for alerts. http://dlvr.it/TPyKkb
@cellpressblue.bsky.social publishes cutting-edge research across life, physical, medical, sustainability, & applied sciences. First articles online in January, sign-up for alerts. http://dlvr.it/TPyKkb
December 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
There’s worst ways to spend an evening after a cancelled train (well, all the trains really).
December 10, 2025 at 8:38 AM
There’s worst ways to spend an evening after a cancelled train (well, all the trains really).
Delighted to share our annual "35(+1) challenges in materials science being tackled by PIs under 35(ish) in 2025".
Thanks to all the authors for their contributions - great to get this out in our Dec issue!
Check it out below:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@cp-matter.bsky.social #Matter
Thanks to all the authors for their contributions - great to get this out in our Dec issue!
Check it out below:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@cp-matter.bsky.social #Matter
35(+1) challenges in materials science being tackled by PIs under 35(ish) in 2025
This year, we present 36 emerging researchers from around the world, all roughly under the age of 35 (or thereabouts). This is our fourth year highlig…
www.sciencedirect.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Delighted to share our annual "35(+1) challenges in materials science being tackled by PIs under 35(ish) in 2025".
Thanks to all the authors for their contributions - great to get this out in our Dec issue!
Check it out below:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@cp-matter.bsky.social #Matter
Thanks to all the authors for their contributions - great to get this out in our Dec issue!
Check it out below:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@cp-matter.bsky.social #Matter
Coming back from a fantastic few days exploring Belgium. Got a pal doing his PhD at KU Leuven, so took the opportunity to explore the surrounding cities and Christmas markets! 🎄🧇
Visited Gent, Leuven, Bruges and Brussels, not bad for my first trip to Belgium.
Visited Gent, Leuven, Bruges and Brussels, not bad for my first trip to Belgium.
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Coming back from a fantastic few days exploring Belgium. Got a pal doing his PhD at KU Leuven, so took the opportunity to explore the surrounding cities and Christmas markets! 🎄🧇
Visited Gent, Leuven, Bruges and Brussels, not bad for my first trip to Belgium.
Visited Gent, Leuven, Bruges and Brussels, not bad for my first trip to Belgium.
Introducing our new Cell Press journal, Matter & Light, which will publish cutting-edge research on the interaction between light and materials science in defining the future of technology.
#Matter #Matter&Light
www.cell.com/matter-light...
#Matter #Matter&Light
www.cell.com/matter-light...
Matter & Light: Matter & Light
www.cell.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Introducing our new Cell Press journal, Matter & Light, which will publish cutting-edge research on the interaction between light and materials science in defining the future of technology.
#Matter #Matter&Light
www.cell.com/matter-light...
#Matter #Matter&Light
www.cell.com/matter-light...
On a separate note, Tuesday evening was absolutely unbelievable…
Scotland qualified for their first World Cup in 28 years! (I was a mere toddler last time so have zero memories).
To experience that game in person in my hometown was just out of this world!
🏴
Scotland qualified for their first World Cup in 28 years! (I was a mere toddler last time so have zero memories).
To experience that game in person in my hometown was just out of this world!
🏴
November 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
On a separate note, Tuesday evening was absolutely unbelievable…
Scotland qualified for their first World Cup in 28 years! (I was a mere toddler last time so have zero memories).
To experience that game in person in my hometown was just out of this world!
🏴
Scotland qualified for their first World Cup in 28 years! (I was a mere toddler last time so have zero memories).
To experience that game in person in my hometown was just out of this world!
🏴
Wonderful evening being back @School of Chemistry University of Glasgow for their Chemistry Alumni Panel!
We shared some insights in how our undergraduate degree led us to where we are now in our careers, 7 years on (crazy to acknowledge that!).
@uofgchem.bsky.social
We shared some insights in how our undergraduate degree led us to where we are now in our careers, 7 years on (crazy to acknowledge that!).
@uofgchem.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Wonderful evening being back @School of Chemistry University of Glasgow for their Chemistry Alumni Panel!
We shared some insights in how our undergraduate degree led us to where we are now in our careers, 7 years on (crazy to acknowledge that!).
@uofgchem.bsky.social
We shared some insights in how our undergraduate degree led us to where we are now in our careers, 7 years on (crazy to acknowledge that!).
@uofgchem.bsky.social
UK folks, is Microsoft down? Can’t get onto Teams or my email 🙃
November 5, 2025 at 9:59 AM
UK folks, is Microsoft down? Can’t get onto Teams or my email 🙃
University of Glasgow was looking spectacular (spooktacular? 😉🙄) last night!
@uofglasgow.bsky.social
@uofglasgow.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
University of Glasgow was looking spectacular (spooktacular? 😉🙄) last night!
@uofglasgow.bsky.social
@uofglasgow.bsky.social
We're hiring a Deputy Editor for our new journal, Matter & Light.
Do you have proven materials research expertise?
Are you an experienced Editor with a passion for Science?
Check out the link in the post below for more details!
Do you have proven materials research expertise?
Are you an experienced Editor with a passion for Science?
Check out the link in the post below for more details!
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October 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
We're hiring a Deputy Editor for our new journal, Matter & Light.
Do you have proven materials research expertise?
Are you an experienced Editor with a passion for Science?
Check out the link in the post below for more details!
Do you have proven materials research expertise?
Are you an experienced Editor with a passion for Science?
Check out the link in the post below for more details!
My ~spooky season~ book of choice this year is Ghost Story by Peter Straub.
Just over 60% through, and thoroughly enjoying it!
Well written and exceptional eerie elements!
Just over 60% through, and thoroughly enjoying it!
Well written and exceptional eerie elements!
October 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
My ~spooky season~ book of choice this year is Ghost Story by Peter Straub.
Just over 60% through, and thoroughly enjoying it!
Well written and exceptional eerie elements!
Just over 60% through, and thoroughly enjoying it!
Well written and exceptional eerie elements!
I was very fortunate to attend Omar Yaghi’s talk at the University of Birmingham back in April 2024!
(Although I believe it was on COFs…)
(Although I believe it was on COFs…)
October 8, 2025 at 10:38 AM
I was very fortunate to attend Omar Yaghi’s talk at the University of Birmingham back in April 2024!
(Although I believe it was on COFs…)
(Although I believe it was on COFs…)
Big up MOFs!! 🤩
October 8, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Big up MOFs!! 🤩
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Chinese researchers have made what they say are the first multi-colored and brightest-ever luminescent plants. https://cnn.it/4ncu4GI
September 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Chinese researchers have made what they say are the first multi-colored and brightest-ever luminescent plants. https://cnn.it/4ncu4GI
Spent an invigorating summer-turn-autumn weekend at Loch Lomond.
A highlight was visiting the Hot Tottie, alternating between the roasting sauna and a dip in the ice-cold loch! 🔥❄️
A highlight was visiting the Hot Tottie, alternating between the roasting sauna and a dip in the ice-cold loch! 🔥❄️
September 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Spent an invigorating summer-turn-autumn weekend at Loch Lomond.
A highlight was visiting the Hot Tottie, alternating between the roasting sauna and a dip in the ice-cold loch! 🔥❄️
A highlight was visiting the Hot Tottie, alternating between the roasting sauna and a dip in the ice-cold loch! 🔥❄️
Super cool seeing the coverage of an article I handled in the @nytimes.com!
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/s...
It’s a Night Light. It’s a Plant. It’s a Glowing Succulent.
www.nytimes.com
September 3, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Super cool seeing the coverage of an article I handled in the @nytimes.com!
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/s...
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Our #uclchemairpoll 2025 project is just getting underway. We send our first year undergrads in primary schools, where Year 5 or 6 children predict where in their neighourhood levels of NOx will be high or low. We measure using diffusion tubes, and report our […]
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July 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Our #uclchemairpoll 2025 project is just getting underway. We send our first year undergrads in primary schools, where Year 5 or 6 children predict where in their neighourhood levels of NOx will be high or low. We measure using diffusion tubes, and report our […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
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Succulents become rechargeable night lights after injection with tiny phosphor particles
go.nature.com/4oVQb5O
go.nature.com/4oVQb5O
Glow-in-the-dark houseplants shine in rainbow of colours
Succulents become rechargeable night lights after injection with tiny phosphor particles.
go.nature.com
August 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Succulents become rechargeable night lights after injection with tiny phosphor particles
go.nature.com/4oVQb5O
go.nature.com/4oVQb5O
Excited for tomorrow night’s social dinner as part of the Joint Scottish Dalton and USIC Meeting 2025.
Canny beat a good Scottish ceilidh - hoping to see a good turnout of kilts! 🏴
Canny beat a good Scottish ceilidh - hoping to see a good turnout of kilts! 🏴
August 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Excited for tomorrow night’s social dinner as part of the Joint Scottish Dalton and USIC Meeting 2025.
Canny beat a good Scottish ceilidh - hoping to see a good turnout of kilts! 🏴
Canny beat a good Scottish ceilidh - hoping to see a good turnout of kilts! 🏴