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Lorna Mitchell
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Edinburgh-based librarian 📚
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nybg.bsky.social
Hear from @ebsessa.bsky.social, Ph.D., Patricia K. Holmgren Director of the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium, as she discusses how the Garden is using a grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to revolutionize collections-based discovery at NYBG, and more.
Accelerating Species Discovery with AI
YouTube video by New York Botanical Garden
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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sccscot.bsky.social
Want to know more about what's in Scotland's new Climate Change Plan, and how you can help make sure it properly delivers for people and planet? Join our webinar:

🗓️ 6-7pm Wednesday 19th Nov
📍 Online - register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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sahavoice.bsky.social
From finding a space from which to travel to distant lands through reading books as children, to using their university libraries as undergrads, @louisewelsh00.bsky.social & @damianbarr.bsky.social will reminisce about how libraries helped shape their careers.

📅Wed, Nov 12th |📍Kelvin Hall
🎫👇
Libraries that shaped me, in-conversation event with Professor Louise Welsh and Damian Barr | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance
A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.
saha.scot
November 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social
We get the politics the few pay for.

#democracy - it would be a good idea

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Billionaire Tory donor gives £200,000 to Reform UK
JCB chair Lord Bamford hands equal amount to Tories and Reform to support parties he says ‘believe in small business’
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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fullfact.org
The leaked BBC dossier and the resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness are reminders of the potential damage that can be done to public confidence in verifiable facts.

Statement from our CEO, Chris Morris:
From the national broadcaster to individual social media users, we can’t be too vigilant about the risk of misleading our audiences. Full Fact urges the BBC board to remember that owning up to mistakes is only half the story—correcting the record quickly and transparently is absolutely critical to earning back people’s trust.
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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uknatarcsector.bsky.social
Hi there! We’re the Archive Sector Leadership team at The National Archives UK.

We support archives of all types and sizes across England.

Lend us a follow and we’ll keep you updated with opportunities for free training, networking, grants, written guidance and more!
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Two people in a repository opening a drawer and examining a large colourful illustration.
November 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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edinburghminute.bsky.social
🦋 Maybe nature is trying to heal.
craftygreenpoet.bsky.social Juliet Wilson (Crafty Green Poet) @craftygreenpoet.bsky.social · 2d
Good to see that butterfly numbers have increased this year at Lauriston Farm, Edinburgh's Agroecology project, you can read their report here www.lauristonfarm.scot/news/results...
Results of the Butterfly Survey 2025 | Lauriston Farm
www.lauristonfarm.scot
November 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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astroroyalscot.bsky.social
Baby seal live solar-powered webcam anyone? Only ~one more week before they leave the rocks and head off into the sea.

📽️: www.seabird.org/webcams/crai...

From the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scottish Seabird centre team working on the small island of Craigleith, in the Firth of Forth.
A rocky scene with two large grey seals and two little fluffy white ones with big black eyes.
November 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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carolinelucas.bsky.social
That the UK - one of the architects of this fund, designed to save the world’s forests - is now refusing to put any money into it is frankly shameful. Starmer’s claim that he still continues to back the fund is meaningless without resources - so much for climate leadership
November 6, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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fullfact.org
Grok and Google Lens AI overviews have been claiming that fake imagery shows the Huntingdon train attack.

Grok told users one AI-generated image, of an injured man lying in a carriage, “appears to be a genuine photo”.

Our fact check 👇
Grok and Google Lens AI overviews claim fake imagery shows Huntingdon train attack – Full Fact
Grok told users one AI-generated image “appears to be a genuine photo”, while a Google Lens AI overview linked a video which does not show real footage of the incident to Saturday’s stabbings.
fullfact.org
November 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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sahavoice.bsky.social
Have you ever picked up a second-hand book and wondered who held it before you?

This November, the @uofglasgow.bsky.social & The Mitchell Library invite you to explore the rich and historical life of books in a series of engaging Being Human Festival events led by Dr Shanti Graheli

Read more 👇
Book Tales: Storytelling through the lives of readers past and present
The University of Glasgow and The Mitchell Library invite you to explore the rich and historical life of books in a series of engaging Being Human Festival events in November.
www.gla.ac.uk
November 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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scotwildlife.bsky.social
As we await a decision from The Scottish Government on the future of Coul Links, our Chair, Kenny Taylor, discusses what makes the site so special for wildlife, and why the damaging development of a golf course must not be allowed to proceed.

Read more: buff.ly/z7TePLL

📷 Scott Leatham
A view over grassy sand dunes and a beach, out to sea at Coul Links
November 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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britishacademy.bsky.social
Indigenous peoples make up just 5% of the world’s population - but protect over 80% of its biodiversity.

British Academy-supported research from the NUWAO project explores how Indigenous-led, nature-based solutions can shape fairer climate action across Oceania.

Read more:
https://bit.ly/4nyr9Yv
Alt Text: Promotional image for "Indigenous approaches to climate justice" by the NUWAO research project, featuring an aerial view of a vivid turquoise sea meeting a sandy shoreline.
November 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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informationlabs.org
We’re thrilled to launch our new Humans of AI podcast!
Prof. @melissaterras.bsky.social of @transkribus.bsky.social — a cooperative AI platform transforming how libraries, archives, and museums bring history to life.
🎧 share.transistor.fm/s/ce0399b5
📺 youtu.be/qK5x4j7jiuQ
#AI #CulturalHeritage
November 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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bumblebeetrust.bsky.social
🚨 Climate and nature need action now. You can help decision-makers face the facts.

📢 Take 2 mins to ask your MP to attend the National Emergency Briefing at Westminster Central Hall on Nov 27: https://ow.ly/UH2w50XiTmv

National Emergency Briefing #NEB2025 #ClimateBriefing #IsYourMPAttending
November 4, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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climatexchange.bsky.social
“One of the big things we found in the project was that Scotland already has a lot of policies connected to food, climate and health, but they don't always join up.”

Listen to our new podcast episode discussing our recent diet and climate policy report: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/podcast/
Project snapshot: Climate and diet policy in Scotland with Dr Nick Nash. New podcast episode, Evidence for climate policy in Scotland by ClimateXChange. Photo of Nick Nash and fresh produce.
November 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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lgspace.bsky.social
One in three mouthfuls of our food are due to the hard work of pollinating insects, including bumblebees. But insect populations are crashing. Help them by growing nectar-rich plants that flower in autumn, winter and early spring.
Ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/bre...
Bumblebee on a yellow dandelion flower
November 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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janehill.bsky.social
There’s no screening for ovarian cancer and it’s really difficult to spot: you can’t squidge your ovaries in the shower to check for lumps. Also it’s very good at masquerading at other things, like IBS and diverticulitis.

Please take a look at this list of symptoms - and share if you can.
Cancer of the ovary, fallopian tube or peritoneum usually causes symptoms that are similar to common non-cancerous conditions. This can make it difficult to diagnose early. If you have any of these symptoms or get these symptoms regularly, your GP should offer you cancer tests: • a long-lasting bloated or swollen tummy • feeling full quickly when you eat • loss of appetite • pain in the lower tummy area or back • peeing (passing urine) more often than usual • needing to pee urgently (feeling like you cannot hold on). Other symptoms may include: • a change in your normal bowel function (diarrhoea or constipation) • weight loss for no obvious reason • unexplained or extreme tiredness (fatigue) • vaginal bleeding after the menopause. If you are aged 50 or older and develop symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for the first time, you should also have tests. IBS can cause bloating and changes in bowel function. But it does not usually start after the age of 50.
November 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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linneansociety.bsky.social
One of our Fellows has co-curated a fascinating exibition of Indian botanical art. Henry Noltie & Sita Reddy chose 52 drawings by Indian artists, and where possible identified the artists responsible.
'Flora Indica’ is on at the Sherwood Gallery, Kew until 12 April 2026.
Images © RBG Kew.
A chinese fan palm, drawn in high levels of detail. Attributed to Vishnuprasad c. 1825 Papaver falconer, a poppy. Artist unknown, 1840 Painting of a sunflower. Its petals are bright yellow and it has circular black centre. artist unknown, c 1795.
November 2, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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pimlicat.bsky.social
Our latest polling shows concerns about immigration are manufactured

www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Polling shows immigration concern ‘manufactured’, say campaigners
A YouGov poll found only 26% of people said immigration and asylum was one of the three most important issues facing their community.
www.standard.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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plantlifeuk.bsky.social
What could the future look like if more isn't done to save wildflowers?🌼

Great piece from the BBC's Martha Kearney on the dwindling number of wildflowers & planting a meadow.

But there's hope...with more people joining the #NoMowMovement.🙌

Read here 👉 https://loom.ly/WUnru78
#NoMowMay
Martha Kearney: Why I'm concerned about our declining wildflowers
The decline in UK wildflower meadows not only threatens wildlife, say experts, but could drive up certain food prices
www.bbc.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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bestforbritain.org
📊 Immigration is so often in the media. But did you know that our latest research found that only 26% of people view the issue as one of the top three issues facing their local communities?

Read our brand new report below! ⬇️
https://www.bestforbritain.org/the_uks_biggest_challenges
October 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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jarlathflynn.bsky.social
A #Bikebus attracts families that normally drive to #school. Today 60 kids in Edinburgh cycled to school in the 6 bike buses that ran across #edinburgh. That's 40 less cars polluting the city. It's an easy, safe, healthy and fun way to reducing congestion Let's roll it out to all school
October 31, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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thebotanics.bsky.social
Celebrating spooky season with botanical art 🎨 🎃

- The black bat flower (Tacca chantrieri) by Billy Showell, and Eve Reid Bennett (1932-2006) who taught botanical illustration at the Garden for many years.
- Bat by Mungo Park (1771-1806)
- Devil's pumpkin by an unknown artist
Botanical illustration of the black bat flower (Tacca chantrieri) by Billy Showell. Botanical illustration of the black bat flower (Tacca chantrieri) by Eve Reid Bennett. Botanical illustration of a bat by Mungo Park. Botanical illustration of a devil's pumpkin in a copy of an illustration from Cavanille’s “Monadelphiae classis dissertationes decem. Diss. 10: De Passiflora”.
October 31, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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marina-purkiss.bsky.social
A woman is killed by a man every 3 days in the UK...

78% are murdered by a partner/ex

Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this

Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety

In fact, they voted against them...
October 31, 2025 at 10:22 AM