Fintan Burke
@fintanburke.com
Irish science journalist in Hamburg | Outreach for @esci.eu | Board member @eusja.org
Sé/é. Big fan of the en-dash.
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Sé/é. Big fan of the en-dash.
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I've finally discovered how to bond hydrogen and oxygen in a chain: HO-HO-HO.
It's a Christmas molecule.
It's a Christmas molecule.
December 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I've finally discovered how to bond hydrogen and oxygen in a chain: HO-HO-HO.
It's a Christmas molecule.
It's a Christmas molecule.
First fogged-up glasses of the season.
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
First fogged-up glasses of the season.
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right I'm calling it, the old age thing on Spotify Wrapped was bait, tons of people got 70+ even though none of their top 5 featured songs/albums from before even the 2010's, we got played
December 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
right I'm calling it, the old age thing on Spotify Wrapped was bait, tons of people got 70+ even though none of their top 5 featured songs/albums from before even the 2010's, we got played
Those Martello towers had one job...
A French naval vessel in Cork Harbour this morning (if you leave the sound on you can hear the bells of St Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh).
December 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Those Martello towers had one job...
"Otter is down, but will be back online shortly"
Every journalist:
Every journalist:
November 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"Otter is down, but will be back online shortly"
Every journalist:
Every journalist:
I'll take some good news about #IrishResearch any time I can get it 🧪
Ireland officially joins CERN as associate member state
Ireland has officially joined the European Organisation for Nuclear Research as an associate member state.
www.rte.ie
October 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I'll take some good news about #IrishResearch any time I can get it 🧪
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A useful article that also applies to scientists and science journalists www.gamedeveloper.com/marketing/de...
October 9, 2025 at 7:20 AM
A useful article that also applies to scientists and science journalists www.gamedeveloper.com/marketing/de...
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Deletion of Jim Gavin ads shows we can’t rely on big tech for democratic architecture
I wrote something for the paper 👇🏻
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
I wrote something for the paper 👇🏻
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Liz Carolan: Deleting of ‘Jim Gavin for President’ ads shows we can’t rely on big tech for democratic architecture
Campaign history will be wiped out as providers of digital political ads press delete on their archives
www.irishtimes.com
October 7, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Deletion of Jim Gavin ads shows we can’t rely on big tech for democratic architecture
I wrote something for the paper 👇🏻
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
I wrote something for the paper 👇🏻
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
The Social Network (2010), dir. David Fincher
i created a social media platform to solve tech problems. but now i also have to deal with people problems? what the fuck
October 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The Social Network (2010), dir. David Fincher
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Found a nice corner of Berlin in Hamburg (great coffee, surrounded by hipsters, staff instantly hates my guts)
September 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Found a nice corner of Berlin in Hamburg (great coffee, surrounded by hipsters, staff instantly hates my guts)
Australia's government looks like it wants to restart talks to join the EU's €95 billion research fund.
Aussie academia has been begging/yelling at the new government to join following Trump's cuts and the government's own lacklustre government funding.
🧪My piece for @sciencebusiness.net
Aussie academia has been begging/yelling at the new government to join following Trump's cuts and the government's own lacklustre government funding.
🧪My piece for @sciencebusiness.net
Australia and EU launch exploratory talks for Horizon Europe association
Exploratory talks that would lead to Australia associating to Horizon Europe were announced by the European Commission on September 10. The move follows months of campaigning by Australian universitie...
sciencebusiness.net
September 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Australia's government looks like it wants to restart talks to join the EU's €95 billion research fund.
Aussie academia has been begging/yelling at the new government to join following Trump's cuts and the government's own lacklustre government funding.
🧪My piece for @sciencebusiness.net
Aussie academia has been begging/yelling at the new government to join following Trump's cuts and the government's own lacklustre government funding.
🧪My piece for @sciencebusiness.net
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Happy to say I'll be speaking at this on behalf of @eusja.org
If you're interested and available on 27-30 October, do join!
🧪💬🎟️Tickets: sciencejf.com/shop/
If you're interested and available on 27-30 October, do join!
🧪💬🎟️Tickets: sciencejf.com/shop/
The Science Journalism Forum 2025 (SJF25), the most diverse event in science journalism, is opening its doors to a broader audience!
🎟️ Tickets: sciencejf.com/shop/
We’re proud to be a Community Partner. See you Oct 27–30 in the UAE or online!
🎟️ Tickets: sciencejf.com/shop/
We’re proud to be a Community Partner. See you Oct 27–30 in the UAE or online!
September 10, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Happy to say I'll be speaking at this on behalf of @eusja.org
If you're interested and available on 27-30 October, do join!
🧪💬🎟️Tickets: sciencejf.com/shop/
If you're interested and available on 27-30 October, do join!
🧪💬🎟️Tickets: sciencejf.com/shop/
Happy to say I'll be speaking at this on behalf of @eusja.org
If you're interested and available on 27-30 October, do join!
🧪💬🎟️Tickets: sciencejf.com/shop/
If you're interested and available on 27-30 October, do join!
🧪💬🎟️Tickets: sciencejf.com/shop/
The Science Journalism Forum 2025 (SJF25), the most diverse event in science journalism, is opening its doors to a broader audience!
🎟️ Tickets: sciencejf.com/shop/
We’re proud to be a Community Partner. See you Oct 27–30 in the UAE or online!
🎟️ Tickets: sciencejf.com/shop/
We’re proud to be a Community Partner. See you Oct 27–30 in the UAE or online!
September 10, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Happy to say I'll be speaking at this on behalf of @eusja.org
If you're interested and available on 27-30 October, do join!
🧪💬🎟️Tickets: sciencejf.com/shop/
If you're interested and available on 27-30 October, do join!
🧪💬🎟️Tickets: sciencejf.com/shop/
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I just asked the European Commission whether they would ask for the €50,000 back in this case, as it has clearly been used to develop a military product now contracted to be supplied to the IDF, in breach of Horizon rules.
No comment on the specific case "have to look into it", spokesman says.
No comment on the specific case "have to look into it", spokesman says.
Israel’s defence ministry just announced a contract to buy drones from Xtend. Its SKYLORD drone system was developed with €50,000 in EU Horizon money, which is not supposed to fund military applications. The EU grant page links to the current Xtend website, advertising its “military grade” drones
September 1, 2025 at 10:50 AM
I just asked the European Commission whether they would ask for the €50,000 back in this case, as it has clearly been used to develop a military product now contracted to be supplied to the IDF, in breach of Horizon rules.
No comment on the specific case "have to look into it", spokesman says.
No comment on the specific case "have to look into it", spokesman says.
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August 29, 2025 at 8:40 AM
A great tribute to Anna Nolan, a science journalist who had a great career covering #irishresearch, and worked hard to make @istja.ie and @eusja.org the successes they are today.
Anna Nolan: Science journalist who wore her vast knowledge and expertise lightly
She was known as a reliable and conscientious correspondent and a principled supporter of her fellow journalists
www.irishtimes.com
August 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
A great tribute to Anna Nolan, a science journalist who had a great career covering #irishresearch, and worked hard to make @istja.ie and @eusja.org the successes they are today.
New from me 🧪 Researchers have isolated a group of microbes that can recreate ‘fine-flavoured’ chocolate. Until now, it's usually been created only through natural fermentation.
The fermentation sweet spot for premium chocolate
Scientists use laboratory tests and human tasters to identify microbes that give fine chocolate its flavor
cen.acs.org
August 22, 2025 at 7:51 AM
New from me 🧪 Researchers have isolated a group of microbes that can recreate ‘fine-flavoured’ chocolate. Until now, it's usually been created only through natural fermentation.
What is it about my deadline days that lead to choirs belting their rehearsals through my open window? Today it's that Wellerman shanty from two years ago.
August 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
What is it about my deadline days that lead to choirs belting their rehearsals through my open window? Today it's that Wellerman shanty from two years ago.
30°C in Hamburg has lead to this playing on repeat in my head
Quincy Jones - Summer In The City 1973
YouTube video by aquarianrealm
youtu.be
August 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
30°C in Hamburg has lead to this playing on repeat in my head
Back at work after two weeks off. Today’s commute.
August 11, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Back at work after two weeks off. Today’s commute.
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Not just destroying their present, but attempting to erase their future. No words adequate.
Israel destroys Palestine’s last surviving seed bank, echoing a colonial legacy of erasure
Israel’s destruction of the Hebron seed bank echoes centuries of settler-colonial tactics worldwide: erasing Indigenous food systems to dominate land, knowledge, and collective memory.
globalvoices.org
August 7, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Not just destroying their present, but attempting to erase their future. No words adequate.
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NEW: The EU considering a partial suspension of Israel from its flagship Horizon Europe science research programme, it has announced. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Statement by President von der Leyen on the deal on tariffs and trade with the United States
Today\'s deal creates certainty in uncertain times. It delivers stability and predictability, for citizens and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. This is a deal between the two largest economie...
ec.europa.eu
July 29, 2025 at 8:13 AM
NEW: The EU considering a partial suspension of Israel from its flagship Horizon Europe science research programme, it has announced. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...