Phil Gilmartin
@pmgilmartin.bsky.social
Eclectic posts from a retired Professor of Plant Molecular Genetics, now enjoying life house renovating, dog walking, gardening, & travelling.
No Arurora Borealis tonight on Hannah’s walk, but a lot of light on the horizon.
November 12, 2025 at 12:18 AM
No Arurora Borealis tonight on Hannah’s walk, but a lot of light on the horizon.
November 10, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Reposted by Phil Gilmartin
1. Postdoc in plant-fungal interactions: jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research...
2. Postdoc in molecular plant-microbe interactions: jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research...
3. Research technician: jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Technici...
(Pls share!)
2. Postdoc in molecular plant-microbe interactions: jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research...
3. Research technician: jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Technici...
(Pls share!)
Research Associate: Plant-fungal interactions
Research Associate: Plant-fungal interactions
jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
1. Postdoc in plant-fungal interactions: jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research...
2. Postdoc in molecular plant-microbe interactions: jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research...
3. Research technician: jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Technici...
(Pls share!)
2. Postdoc in molecular plant-microbe interactions: jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research...
3. Research technician: jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Technici...
(Pls share!)
Reposted by Phil Gilmartin
🌿🍄🟫🌱🍄We’re recruiting!!🌿🍄🟫🌱🍄
I’m looking for two postdocs and a technician to join my group @sheffielduni.bsky.social @sheffieldpps.bsky.social to work with me on my exciting @royalsociety.org Faraday Discovery Fellowship project, details for each post as follows:
I’m looking for two postdocs and a technician to join my group @sheffielduni.bsky.social @sheffieldpps.bsky.social to work with me on my exciting @royalsociety.org Faraday Discovery Fellowship project, details for each post as follows:
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🌿🍄🟫🌱🍄We’re recruiting!!🌿🍄🟫🌱🍄
I’m looking for two postdocs and a technician to join my group @sheffielduni.bsky.social @sheffieldpps.bsky.social to work with me on my exciting @royalsociety.org Faraday Discovery Fellowship project, details for each post as follows:
I’m looking for two postdocs and a technician to join my group @sheffielduni.bsky.social @sheffieldpps.bsky.social to work with me on my exciting @royalsociety.org Faraday Discovery Fellowship project, details for each post as follows:
Jigsaw progress. Time for bed.
November 8, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Jigsaw progress. Time for bed.
That moment when you realise that the puzzle in the box does not match the picture on the box. 🧩 🤔
November 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
That moment when you realise that the puzzle in the box does not match the picture on the box. 🧩 🤔
Reposted by Phil Gilmartin
Wow! 😮🤩
There's a new interactive map of Every Known Road in the Roman Empire!! 🤓
itiner-e.org
We might have to have a lie-down.
There's a new interactive map of Every Known Road in the Roman Empire!! 🤓
itiner-e.org
We might have to have a lie-down.
November 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Wow! 😮🤩
There's a new interactive map of Every Known Road in the Roman Empire!! 🤓
itiner-e.org
We might have to have a lie-down.
There's a new interactive map of Every Known Road in the Roman Empire!! 🤓
itiner-e.org
We might have to have a lie-down.
Reposted by Phil Gilmartin
The latest report shows that the estimated number of endangered vaquita porpoises has modestly increased
The rarest porpoises on Earth are hanging on
The latest report shows that the estimated number of endangered vaquita porpoises has modestly increased
www.scientificamerican.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The latest report shows that the estimated number of endangered vaquita porpoises has modestly increased
The fabulous Lynmouth Cliff Railway. The highest & steepest fully water powered railway in the world. We walked up the hill, & rode down.
November 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The fabulous Lynmouth Cliff Railway. The highest & steepest fully water powered railway in the world. We walked up the hill, & rode down.
Verity, an incredible work of art by Damien Hirst that dominates the Ifracombe harbour.
November 1, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Verity, an incredible work of art by Damien Hirst that dominates the Ifracombe harbour.
Sunset on the North Devon coast last Wednesday. The lack of internet connectivity added to the sense of isolation.
November 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Sunset on the North Devon coast last Wednesday. The lack of internet connectivity added to the sense of isolation.
Some incredible prehistoric Wollemi Pines at the fabulous Batsford Arboretum.
November 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Some incredible prehistoric Wollemi Pines at the fabulous Batsford Arboretum.
If visiting the Cotswolds, I’d suggest prioritising the Batsford Arboretum over some of the vastly over-crowded tourist-swamped towns.
November 1, 2025 at 10:42 PM
If visiting the Cotswolds, I’d suggest prioritising the Batsford Arboretum over some of the vastly over-crowded tourist-swamped towns.
The Sheep on Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold. A lovely hotel with a fabulous restaurant, & convenient parking (if you are lucky enough to
find a space!)
find a space!)
November 1, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The Sheep on Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold. A lovely hotel with a fabulous restaurant, & convenient parking (if you are lucky enough to
find a space!)
find a space!)
Lower Slaughter, a lovely Cotswold Village.
November 1, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Lower Slaughter, a lovely Cotswold Village.
Just back from a week away. Started the trip last Monday with a visit to Brodsworth Hall in what appeared to be the sub-tropical South Yorkshire. So much still in flower in the amazing gardens.
November 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Just back from a week away. Started the trip last Monday with a visit to Brodsworth Hall in what appeared to be the sub-tropical South Yorkshire. So much still in flower in the amazing gardens.
Dahlia Rejman’s Fire Cracker. From
2020 😍 I lost this tuber, & replacements have not matched the original in flower size, or the full double flower character.
2020 😍 I lost this tuber, & replacements have not matched the original in flower size, or the full double flower character.
October 26, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Dahlia Rejman’s Fire Cracker. From
2020 😍 I lost this tuber, & replacements have not matched the original in flower size, or the full double flower character.
2020 😍 I lost this tuber, & replacements have not matched the original in flower size, or the full double flower character.
Four coasters on an old oak chest.
October 26, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Four coasters on an old oak chest.
Welcome to Bluesky @gallopingscientist.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Welcome to Bluesky @gallopingscientist.bsky.social
Friday night beams
October 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Friday night beams
The dahlias are starting to fade, but the medullary rays of the sideboard continue to glow.
October 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The dahlias are starting to fade, but the medullary rays of the sideboard continue to glow.
A bowl of fruit.
October 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
A bowl of fruit.
MrsG has been on some of upholstery classes, my job is to dismantle the distressed objects of future renovation. This is going to be an incredible chaise long.
October 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
MrsG has been on some of upholstery classes, my job is to dismantle the distressed objects of future renovation. This is going to be an incredible chaise long.
A fabulous travel trunk, now a coffee table with glass top. It sailed from New York to Southampton on the Queen Mary. From the luggage label
I think the date is 1947. The first postwar sailing was July 31 1947, but I can’t read the full date; it doesn’t look like July, any ideas?
I think the date is 1947. The first postwar sailing was July 31 1947, but I can’t read the full date; it doesn’t look like July, any ideas?
October 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
A fabulous travel trunk, now a coffee table with glass top. It sailed from New York to Southampton on the Queen Mary. From the luggage label
I think the date is 1947. The first postwar sailing was July 31 1947, but I can’t read the full date; it doesn’t look like July, any ideas?
I think the date is 1947. The first postwar sailing was July 31 1947, but I can’t read the full date; it doesn’t look like July, any ideas?