Dumber Every Day
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There's a whole lot of knowledge out there - about life, the universe and everything. Every day, hardworking researchers add a little more. So proportionally speaking, I'm getting just a bit dumber every day. And I'm sharing that journey with you. Enjoy!
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The indicators used by some flagship university rankings don’t capture the full range of qualities and functions of higher-education institutions
go.nature.com/4pafel6
go.nature.com/4pafel6
To reform universities, first tackle global rankings
Universities are in thrall to a rankings system that prioritizes narrow aspects of academic life. Three changes would give institutions the freedom to explore fresh ways of working.
go.nature.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The indicators used by some flagship university rankings don’t capture the full range of qualities and functions of higher-education institutions
go.nature.com/4pafel6
go.nature.com/4pafel6
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Joyce Carol Oates: Musk seems empty of joy or appreciation of anything human
Elon: JCO is a liar
Elon:
Elon: JCO is a liar
Elon:
November 11, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Joyce Carol Oates: Musk seems empty of joy or appreciation of anything human
Elon: JCO is a liar
Elon:
Elon: JCO is a liar
Elon:
James Watson has passed away. Do we celebrate the enormous scientific breakthrough that was discovering the structure of DNA (however that was achieved)? Or do we condemn his (many, many) character flaws? In other words: Should "great men" be allowed to be asshats and bigots and still be lionized?
Watson – who won the Nobel Prize for his role in divining the structure of DNA; was instrumental in initiating and propelling the Human Genome Project; and who became notorious for his history of racist and sexist comments – has died at 97
Read the full story: go.nature.com/47NJ6wy
Read the full story: go.nature.com/47NJ6wy
November 9, 2025 at 12:27 PM
James Watson has passed away. Do we celebrate the enormous scientific breakthrough that was discovering the structure of DNA (however that was achieved)? Or do we condemn his (many, many) character flaws? In other words: Should "great men" be allowed to be asshats and bigots and still be lionized?
When I was young and stupid, I had a dream - and it was big, and it was bold, and it was very, very dumb: I would read every book in the world. Every. Last. One.
Here's how that turned out: www.linkedin.com/pulse/im-get...
Here's how that turned out: www.linkedin.com/pulse/im-get...
I'm getting dumber every day - and that's okay
No matter what my mom may tell you, I’m really not that smart. And the sad thing is, I’m getting dumber every day.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM
When I was young and stupid, I had a dream - and it was big, and it was bold, and it was very, very dumb: I would read every book in the world. Every. Last. One.
Here's how that turned out: www.linkedin.com/pulse/im-get...
Here's how that turned out: www.linkedin.com/pulse/im-get...
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The loveliest thing happened as I was queuing in a local shop:
Woman: Are you a piano teacher?
Me: No!
Her: I just know yr face
Me: Could it be from the bookshop where I used to work?
Her: OMG yes! You’re Danny and you got my reluctant reader son into books. He’s a bookworm now!
MY DAY IS MADE! 🥰
Woman: Are you a piano teacher?
Me: No!
Her: I just know yr face
Me: Could it be from the bookshop where I used to work?
Her: OMG yes! You’re Danny and you got my reluctant reader son into books. He’s a bookworm now!
MY DAY IS MADE! 🥰
October 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The loveliest thing happened as I was queuing in a local shop:
Woman: Are you a piano teacher?
Me: No!
Her: I just know yr face
Me: Could it be from the bookshop where I used to work?
Her: OMG yes! You’re Danny and you got my reluctant reader son into books. He’s a bookworm now!
MY DAY IS MADE! 🥰
Woman: Are you a piano teacher?
Me: No!
Her: I just know yr face
Me: Could it be from the bookshop where I used to work?
Her: OMG yes! You’re Danny and you got my reluctant reader son into books. He’s a bookworm now!
MY DAY IS MADE! 🥰
The ocean is big and blue(ish), and full of life. And I knew nothing about it...until I did "The Complete Marine Biology 101 Course". Now I know *next to* nothing. Progress!
Seriously, though, solid and fun intro to a fascinating field...and in #MarineMonth as well :)
www.udemy.com/certificate/...
Seriously, though, solid and fun intro to a fascinating field...and in #MarineMonth as well :)
www.udemy.com/certificate/...
Udemy Course Completion Certificate
My course completion certificate for "The Complete MARINE BIOLOGY 101 Course, Beginner to Advanced"
www.udemy.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The ocean is big and blue(ish), and full of life. And I knew nothing about it...until I did "The Complete Marine Biology 101 Course". Now I know *next to* nothing. Progress!
Seriously, though, solid and fun intro to a fascinating field...and in #MarineMonth as well :)
www.udemy.com/certificate/...
Seriously, though, solid and fun intro to a fascinating field...and in #MarineMonth as well :)
www.udemy.com/certificate/...
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Today is the birthday of American poet and novelist Sylvia Plath, posthumously awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1982. Her library is now divided, with volumes held at more than four universities, and has been cataloged on LibraryThing as part of our Legacy Libraries project. #SylviaPlath #💙📚 #Booksky
October 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Today is the birthday of American poet and novelist Sylvia Plath, posthumously awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1982. Her library is now divided, with volumes held at more than four universities, and has been cataloged on LibraryThing as part of our Legacy Libraries project. #SylviaPlath #💙📚 #Booksky
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Look, more than 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water. It’s where life began – and where most of it still lives. Tackling all that requires a lot of brainpower. That's why the NRF-SAIAB aquatic biobank believes that when it comes to science, sharing is caring.
#OpenAccessWeek #MarineMonth
#OpenAccessWeek #MarineMonth
October 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Look, more than 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water. It’s where life began – and where most of it still lives. Tackling all that requires a lot of brainpower. That's why the NRF-SAIAB aquatic biobank believes that when it comes to science, sharing is caring.
#OpenAccessWeek #MarineMonth
#OpenAccessWeek #MarineMonth
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South Africa’s Cradle of Humankind reveals clues to ancient habitats, helping us understand how our earliest ancestors survived and thrived. 🦴
theconversation.com/ancient-ante...
#ScienceAndTech
theconversation.com/ancient-ante...
#ScienceAndTech
Ancient antelope teeth offer surprise insights into how early humans lived
By studying antelope fossils, researchers can revisit long-standing questions about how the Cradle of Humankind’s environment evolved through time.
theconversation.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
South Africa’s Cradle of Humankind reveals clues to ancient habitats, helping us understand how our earliest ancestors survived and thrived. 🦴
theconversation.com/ancient-ante...
#ScienceAndTech
theconversation.com/ancient-ante...
#ScienceAndTech
There's a whole lot of knowledge out there - about life, the universe and everything. Every day, hardworking researchers add a little more and change what we thought we know that just ain't so. So proportionally speaking, I'm getting a bit dumber every day. And I'm sharing that journey here. Enjoy 🙃
October 27, 2025 at 4:38 AM
There's a whole lot of knowledge out there - about life, the universe and everything. Every day, hardworking researchers add a little more and change what we thought we know that just ain't so. So proportionally speaking, I'm getting a bit dumber every day. And I'm sharing that journey here. Enjoy 🙃