Mike Pitts
@pittso.bsky.social
Deputy Director at Innovate UK for Heat & Buildings. Welsh. Chemist. Hypenotic. ChesterSciBar. Catalyst Science Discovery Centre. Passionate about the power of stories and innovation. Some whimsy. Opinions own.
Guys, we're not even halfway through January.
January 14, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Guys, we're not even halfway through January.
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The actuaries are frankly terrified at our collective failure to understand the true scale of the climate risks the world faces. www.businessgreen.com/news-analysi...
'Planetary solvency is threatened': Is financial risk from climate change even greater predicted?
The planet is warming faster than many realise, and actuaries and risk experts are worried global financial markets remain deeply underprepared for the climate impacts that will result
www.businessgreen.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:01 PM
The actuaries are frankly terrified at our collective failure to understand the true scale of the climate risks the world faces. www.businessgreen.com/news-analysi...
Reposted by Mike Pitts
NEW RESEARCH: Europe won’t regain competitiveness by chasing cheap energy alone.
It needs to use energy better.
Our new @plosclimate.org paper shows energy efficiency is a core driver of competitiveness—boosting productivity, security & decarbonisation.
🔗 journals.plos.org/climate/arti...
It needs to use energy better.
Our new @plosclimate.org paper shows energy efficiency is a core driver of competitiveness—boosting productivity, security & decarbonisation.
🔗 journals.plos.org/climate/arti...
January 14, 2026 at 7:57 AM
NEW RESEARCH: Europe won’t regain competitiveness by chasing cheap energy alone.
It needs to use energy better.
Our new @plosclimate.org paper shows energy efficiency is a core driver of competitiveness—boosting productivity, security & decarbonisation.
🔗 journals.plos.org/climate/arti...
It needs to use energy better.
Our new @plosclimate.org paper shows energy efficiency is a core driver of competitiveness—boosting productivity, security & decarbonisation.
🔗 journals.plos.org/climate/arti...
Tonight's @chesterscibar.bsky.social is on genetic science being used for forensics.
January 13, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Tonight's @chesterscibar.bsky.social is on genetic science being used for forensics.
12 hour work day on 5 hours sleep but back in time for rugby and a Eng v RoW game tonight.
January 12, 2026 at 9:33 PM
12 hour work day on 5 hours sleep but back in time for rugby and a Eng v RoW game tonight.
5 hours sleep to find Avanti have shortened the regular train. Trying to work with screaming children and a toothless drunk trying to talk to everyone. Lovely start to Monday.
January 12, 2026 at 7:38 AM
5 hours sleep to find Avanti have shortened the regular train. Trying to work with screaming children and a toothless drunk trying to talk to everyone. Lovely start to Monday.
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A group of young kestrels is startled by the presence of a butterfly. 🤣🤣🤣
January 9, 2026 at 5:36 PM
A group of young kestrels is startled by the presence of a butterfly. 🤣🤣🤣
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In the UK, 2026 is the #NationalYearOfReading. Which do you prefer: the smell of new books or of old books? 📚
Here's the chemistry behind both! www.compoundchem.com/2014/06/01/n...
#ChemSky 🧪
Here's the chemistry behind both! www.compoundchem.com/2014/06/01/n...
#ChemSky 🧪
January 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM
In the UK, 2026 is the #NationalYearOfReading. Which do you prefer: the smell of new books or of old books? 📚
Here's the chemistry behind both! www.compoundchem.com/2014/06/01/n...
#ChemSky 🧪
Here's the chemistry behind both! www.compoundchem.com/2014/06/01/n...
#ChemSky 🧪
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Well-installed heat pumps installed in the UK today achieve on average a 64% higher efficiency than those during the early trials 15 years ago.
It is testament to the brilliant installers and to the technology getting better. More in our recent paper:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
It is testament to the brilliant installers and to the technology getting better. More in our recent paper:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
January 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Well-installed heat pumps installed in the UK today achieve on average a 64% higher efficiency than those during the early trials 15 years ago.
It is testament to the brilliant installers and to the technology getting better. More in our recent paper:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
It is testament to the brilliant installers and to the technology getting better. More in our recent paper:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
In a pub. On Christmas Eve. With my reputation?
December 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
In a pub. On Christmas Eve. With my reputation?
Tough afternoon drinking bubbly with friends. I say afternoon...
December 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Tough afternoon drinking bubbly with friends. I say afternoon...
Far better post-rugby shot tonight. Annual Christmas drinks. Bonus action shots!
December 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Far better post-rugby shot tonight. Annual Christmas drinks. Bonus action shots!
In 'oh shit' news...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Massive disruption’: UK’s worst-case climate crisis scenarios revealed by scientists
Scientists say government must prepare for unlikely but ‘plausible’ 4C rise in temperature and a 2-metre rise in sea levels
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
In 'oh shit' news...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Thought I'd lost my Yorkshire pudding mojo after some recent disappointments. Glad to say I had a word with myself and got back on track...
December 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Thought I'd lost my Yorkshire pudding mojo after some recent disappointments. Glad to say I had a word with myself and got back on track...
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Tonight!
It looks like the rain will have stopped by this evening, so no excuse not to chuck on a Christmas jumper and come join us
It looks like the rain will have stopped by this evening, so no excuse not to chuck on a Christmas jumper and come join us
December 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Tonight!
It looks like the rain will have stopped by this evening, so no excuse not to chuck on a Christmas jumper and come join us
It looks like the rain will have stopped by this evening, so no excuse not to chuck on a Christmas jumper and come join us
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Be sure you join us on Tuesday for our last talk of 2025 when @pittso.bsky.social will explore how our brains are hard-wired for stories. He'll explain how myths endure, the basis of psychology & how good campaigns work.
Then he’ll ruin your favourite festive films by explaining what they all share!
Then he’ll ruin your favourite festive films by explaining what they all share!
🎥🎄FESTIVE FILM POLL🎄🎥
Are you Team Elf or Team Muppet?
Does your perfect Christmas film involve streets of miracles or blowing up plazas?
Before our talk with @pittso.bsky.social next week tell us about your favourite festive films & what Xmas means to you 👉
www.menti.com/alswhy4vq7yt
Are you Team Elf or Team Muppet?
Does your perfect Christmas film involve streets of miracles or blowing up plazas?
Before our talk with @pittso.bsky.social next week tell us about your favourite festive films & what Xmas means to you 👉
www.menti.com/alswhy4vq7yt
December 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Be sure you join us on Tuesday for our last talk of 2025 when @pittso.bsky.social will explore how our brains are hard-wired for stories. He'll explain how myths endure, the basis of psychology & how good campaigns work.
Then he’ll ruin your favourite festive films by explaining what they all share!
Then he’ll ruin your favourite festive films by explaining what they all share!
#middleclassproblems my local post office will no longer deliver my Saturday paper 🫤
December 6, 2025 at 9:22 AM
#middleclassproblems my local post office will no longer deliver my Saturday paper 🫤
My cricket team's WhatsApp group has a higher class of exchange that most. Team of lawyers so wit levels are high.
Latest discussion started on rolling pitches and evolved into what kind of lovers each LLM would be. This is why I stay l playing, if only occasionally.
Latest discussion started on rolling pitches and evolved into what kind of lovers each LLM would be. This is why I stay l playing, if only occasionally.
December 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
My cricket team's WhatsApp group has a higher class of exchange that most. Team of lawyers so wit levels are high.
Latest discussion started on rolling pitches and evolved into what kind of lovers each LLM would be. This is why I stay l playing, if only occasionally.
Latest discussion started on rolling pitches and evolved into what kind of lovers each LLM would be. This is why I stay l playing, if only occasionally.
Reposted by Mike Pitts
Are the British public right? Find out on Tuesday in my (free) talk at @storyhouselive.bsky.social for @chesterscibar.bsky.social ...
December 4, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Are the British public right? Find out on Tuesday in my (free) talk at @storyhouselive.bsky.social for @chesterscibar.bsky.social ...
Are the British public right? Find out on Tuesday in my (free) talk at @storyhouselive.bsky.social for @chesterscibar.bsky.social ...
December 4, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Are the British public right? Find out on Tuesday in my (free) talk at @storyhouselive.bsky.social for @chesterscibar.bsky.social ...
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Your next SciBar needs you!
Our last talk of the year is going to be interactive, and before then we want to hear from you. 🗣️
Tell us your favourite Christmas film 📺 and what Christmas🎄 means to you on this poll 👉 www.menti.com/alswhy4vq7yt
(P. S. Don't forget to hit the 'next question' button)
Our last talk of the year is going to be interactive, and before then we want to hear from you. 🗣️
Tell us your favourite Christmas film 📺 and what Christmas🎄 means to you on this poll 👉 www.menti.com/alswhy4vq7yt
(P. S. Don't forget to hit the 'next question' button)
December 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Your next SciBar needs you!
Our last talk of the year is going to be interactive, and before then we want to hear from you. 🗣️
Tell us your favourite Christmas film 📺 and what Christmas🎄 means to you on this poll 👉 www.menti.com/alswhy4vq7yt
(P. S. Don't forget to hit the 'next question' button)
Our last talk of the year is going to be interactive, and before then we want to hear from you. 🗣️
Tell us your favourite Christmas film 📺 and what Christmas🎄 means to you on this poll 👉 www.menti.com/alswhy4vq7yt
(P. S. Don't forget to hit the 'next question' button)
I'm doing this in one week, and we want your thoughts in advance! And then for you to be there of course.
I'll be breaking down why stories are important for our own psychology and what connects Christmas stories in particular. I promise laughs and insight...
I'll be breaking down why stories are important for our own psychology and what connects Christmas stories in particular. I promise laughs and insight...
🎥🎄FESTIVE FILM POLL🎄🎥
Are you Team Elf or Team Muppet?
Does your perfect Christmas film involve streets of miracles or blowing up plazas?
Before our talk with @pittso.bsky.social next week tell us about your favourite festive films & what Xmas means to you 👉
www.menti.com/alswhy4vq7yt
Are you Team Elf or Team Muppet?
Does your perfect Christmas film involve streets of miracles or blowing up plazas?
Before our talk with @pittso.bsky.social next week tell us about your favourite festive films & what Xmas means to you 👉
www.menti.com/alswhy4vq7yt
December 2, 2025 at 8:09 AM
I'm doing this in one week, and we want your thoughts in advance! And then for you to be there of course.
I'll be breaking down why stories are important for our own psychology and what connects Christmas stories in particular. I promise laughs and insight...
I'll be breaking down why stories are important for our own psychology and what connects Christmas stories in particular. I promise laughs and insight...
