Dr Alfredo Carpineti
@drcarpineti.bsky.social
Astrophysicist, science writer for @iflscience.com, geek, immigrant, and also The Astroholic. Chair of @prideinstem.bsky.social | He/him | opinions are my own
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Very happy to say that my book Invisible Rainbows is coming out in a few months!! 🌈
Info & preorder:
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Info & preorder:
wiltonsquarebooks.com/products/inv...
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We are still looking for nominations! Deadline is the end of the month! #PrideinSTEM
In April, #PrideinSTEM turns 10! We will have a celebration for it, and we would like to recognize individuals who have had a positive impact on LGBTQIA+ People in STEM, here in the UK!
Do you know someone who fits that description?
Nominate them here:
prideinstem.org/2026/01/27/n...
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🧪🔭
Do you know someone who fits that description?
Nominate them here:
prideinstem.org/2026/01/27/n...
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🧪🔭
Nominations open for our Decadal Awards | Pride in STEM
prideinstem.org
February 10, 2026 at 5:15 PM
We are still looking for nominations! Deadline is the end of the month! #PrideinSTEM
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I already said my piece about why colonizing Mars is bullshit, but may now have to write a sequel about how mining/exploiting the Moon is also bullshit, since we're all doing bits about Moon cities after the Musk news
February 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM
I already said my piece about why colonizing Mars is bullshit, but may now have to write a sequel about how mining/exploiting the Moon is also bullshit, since we're all doing bits about Moon cities after the Musk news
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We can’t wait to have @canopyrobin.com to speak about their work as a science communicator, designer, and ecologist, specialising in trees and forests. Robin supports the creation and communication of new biodiverse woodlands across the north of England! #LGBTSTEM #OSTEM #LGBTQhistorymonth
So pleased to share our first 2026 speaker! Dr Robin Hayward’s talk will explore the role of identity in communicating science, drawing from personal experiences in the field and from their work to create an LGBTQ+ inclusive toolkit for safe and equitable fieldwork #LGBTQSTEM #LGBTQhistorymonth
February 9, 2026 at 9:12 PM
We can’t wait to have @canopyrobin.com to speak about their work as a science communicator, designer, and ecologist, specialising in trees and forests. Robin supports the creation and communication of new biodiverse woodlands across the north of England! #LGBTSTEM #OSTEM #LGBTQhistorymonth
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Our new book, "Why Space Will Freak You Out: The Strangest, Scariest Parts of the Universe," goes on sale today (published by @sourcebooks.bsky.social). Learn more about it at www.arcandwatzke.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Our new book, "Why Space Will Freak You Out: The Strangest, Scariest Parts of the Universe," goes on sale today (published by @sourcebooks.bsky.social). Learn more about it at www.arcandwatzke.com
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February 10, 2026 at 1:31 AM
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The contempt these people have for places they deem provincial as soon as those places refuse to be symbolic vehicles for white populism
So very Trumpian. Is this really what you want? Your local university having to close down because Reform are having a hissy fit? Loss of jobs, loss of opportunities,loss of investment in your community? Look at who they are and what they're threatening!
February 10, 2026 at 9:49 AM
The contempt these people have for places they deem provincial as soon as those places refuse to be symbolic vehicles for white populism
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The UK *is* losing a generation of scientists.
I know lots of brilliant people who have left their jobs / the country because of the limited jobs & funding.
Once lost, they cannot ever be replaced.
The UK government is overseeing the death of UK academic science, and it doesn't seem to care.
I know lots of brilliant people who have left their jobs / the country because of the limited jobs & funding.
Once lost, they cannot ever be replaced.
The UK government is overseeing the death of UK academic science, and it doesn't seem to care.
UK could ‘lose generation of scientists’ with cuts to projects and research facilities
UK could ‘lose generation of scientists’ with cuts to projects and research facilities
UK’s research funding body warned best scientists taking posts oversees due to lack of job stability at home
Hundreds of early career researchers have warned that the UK will lose a generation of scientists after the announcement of significant cuts to physics projects and cutting edge research facilities.
Scientists working in particle physics, astronomy and nuclear physics have been told their grants will be cut by nearly a third, with project leaders asked to report back on how their research would fare with cuts up to 60%. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:57 PM
The UK *is* losing a generation of scientists.
I know lots of brilliant people who have left their jobs / the country because of the limited jobs & funding.
Once lost, they cannot ever be replaced.
The UK government is overseeing the death of UK academic science, and it doesn't seem to care.
I know lots of brilliant people who have left their jobs / the country because of the limited jobs & funding.
Once lost, they cannot ever be replaced.
The UK government is overseeing the death of UK academic science, and it doesn't seem to care.
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It’s practically a work of art that he thinks we’re all that stupid.
February 9, 2026 at 10:09 PM
It’s practically a work of art that he thinks we’re all that stupid.
Somehow the smallest member of the family is the one who takes the most space
@raidercast.bsky.social
@raidercast.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Somehow the smallest member of the family is the one who takes the most space
@raidercast.bsky.social
@raidercast.bsky.social
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Hey y'all. I'm hiring. Are you interested in building instruments for astrophysics?
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Research Scientist/Engineer 2 (E S UAW Research)
Job Description The University of Washington (UW) Astronomy Department has an outstanding opportunity for a researcher who will have responsibilities in the design, development, construction, and test...
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February 9, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Hey y'all. I'm hiring. Are you interested in building instruments for astrophysics?
wd5.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/u...
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Former board member of Sex Matters and arch-Blairite transphobe, ah well
BREAKING: Keir Starmer's top spin doctor has quit amid the fallout from the Peter Mandelson scandal
Tim Allen has become the latest to No 10 figure out the door as Starmer clings to power
Tim Allen has become the latest to No 10 figure out the door as Starmer clings to power
February 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Former board member of Sex Matters and arch-Blairite transphobe, ah well
Agreed on these two.
I’ll add Dial M for murder (saw it at the BFI) and Hitchcock very clever in using 3D to build up suspense.
Basically I found 3D good when it adds to the storytelling, bad 3D when they just throw things at the screen or do it in post
I’ll add Dial M for murder (saw it at the BFI) and Hitchcock very clever in using 3D to build up suspense.
Basically I found 3D good when it adds to the storytelling, bad 3D when they just throw things at the screen or do it in post
Which films were actually great in 3D?
I loved Gravity. And the first Spiderverse film was terrific. Both of which were films about falling.
I loved Gravity. And the first Spiderverse film was terrific. Both of which were films about falling.
And the movie industry has now had THREE goes at trying to make 3D a thing, and each time the novelty wears off.
February 9, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Agreed on these two.
I’ll add Dial M for murder (saw it at the BFI) and Hitchcock very clever in using 3D to build up suspense.
Basically I found 3D good when it adds to the storytelling, bad 3D when they just throw things at the screen or do it in post
I’ll add Dial M for murder (saw it at the BFI) and Hitchcock very clever in using 3D to build up suspense.
Basically I found 3D good when it adds to the storytelling, bad 3D when they just throw things at the screen or do it in post
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Much like with Covid, I watch a whole lot of my supposedly progressive friends go blank eyed when I mention that his wife, his kids, and an entire plane crew agreed in depositions that he abused his family. Facts apparently do care about your entertainment.
Brad Pitt really did just get away with being a domestic abuser scott free
February 9, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Much like with Covid, I watch a whole lot of my supposedly progressive friends go blank eyed when I mention that his wife, his kids, and an entire plane crew agreed in depositions that he abused his family. Facts apparently do care about your entertainment.
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📢 Are you interested in queer data? The QUEER DATA SHOWCASE is returning in 2026 – and this time it’s coming to Manchester!
The CALL FOR PRESENTERS is now live! www.ai-ethics.org/queer-data-s...
The CALL FOR PRESENTERS is now live! www.ai-ethics.org/queer-data-s...
February 9, 2026 at 8:02 AM
📢 Are you interested in queer data? The QUEER DATA SHOWCASE is returning in 2026 – and this time it’s coming to Manchester!
The CALL FOR PRESENTERS is now live! www.ai-ethics.org/queer-data-s...
The CALL FOR PRESENTERS is now live! www.ai-ethics.org/queer-data-s...
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Portugal elects Socialist Party’s Seguro as president in landslide https://aje.news/ioo8cy
February 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Portugal elects Socialist Party’s Seguro as president in landslide https://aje.news/ioo8cy
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Reminder that Steve Buscemi, National Treasure, used to be a firefighter, and when 9-11 happened, he pulled 12 hour volunteer shifts with his old ladder. www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...
In case you want to know the first thing I remember about him. :)
In case you want to know the first thing I remember about him. :)
February 8, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Reminder that Steve Buscemi, National Treasure, used to be a firefighter, and when 9-11 happened, he pulled 12 hour volunteer shifts with his old ladder. www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...
In case you want to know the first thing I remember about him. :)
In case you want to know the first thing I remember about him. :)
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I can’t believe this is where we are on this stupid timeline.
Former Washington Post journalists have launched a GoFundMe to help repatriate fired staff members who are effectively stranded in foreign countries.
One of the richest men in the world fired them from the paper and didn’t even pay to ensure they got home.
Abolish the billionaire class:
One of the richest men in the world fired them from the paper and didn’t even pay to ensure they got home.
Abolish the billionaire class:
Donate to Support for Washington Post international employees, organized by Michelle Lee
Among the hundreds of journalists laid off by The Washington Post on … Michelle Lee needs your support for Support for Washington Post international employees
www.gofundme.com
February 8, 2026 at 10:59 AM
I can’t believe this is where we are on this stupid timeline.
Yes, I did get a haircut and went to the gym, thank you for asking.
February 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Yes, I did get a haircut and went to the gym, thank you for asking.
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Isn't it super random that all of the "anti-woke" cancel culture academics who all leaned into transphobia and race science later in their careers all seem to be connected through Jeffrey Epstein?
February 6, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Isn't it super random that all of the "anti-woke" cancel culture academics who all leaned into transphobia and race science later in their careers all seem to be connected through Jeffrey Epstein?
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February 7, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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no word of a lie
Reminds me of my favourite six nations advert
February 7, 2026 at 3:10 PM
no word of a lie