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Shaun O’Boyle
@shaunoboyle.bsky.social
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Biologist working in science communication (research: community involvement; practice: art-science and podcasts). Big fan of The X-Files and Star Trek.
#QueerinSTEM (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Work: shaunoboyle.org
X-Files Podcast: heydannyitsmulder.com
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Shaun O’Boyle @shaunoboyle.bsky.social · Jul 29
I have a podcast about the making of #TheXFiles, and in the latest episode I got to chat with the brilliant @annealiz1.bsky.social about her work as the science advisor on the show.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5tOdPoK...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/h...
Website: www.heydannyitsmulder.com
shaunoboyle.bsky.social
there are about 10 vacant homes for every homeless person in Ireland - and I know that's oversimplified and imperfect maths, but I'm still mad
November 10, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Reposted by Shaun O’Boyle
chanda.blacksky.app
The Edge of Space-Time is coming! You should preorder it -- look at what THE Ed Yong had to say about it:

“With this extraordinary book, Prescod-Weinstein cements her status as one of the most accomplished and important science writers of our time; as polymath, griot, teacher, and more; (1/2)
suffused with gorgeous poetry and frequently very, very funny -- Ed Yong, author of An Immense World along with an image of the cover of The Edge of Space-Time, which is described at the link
November 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
shaunoboyle.bsky.social
Got the same view of Dublin three times today
First of three images showing the same view of Dublin, looking west from the mouth of the Liffey. The city is on either side of the river, reflecting into the still water, under a crisp blue sky. Same view, after sunset. The red sky lingers above a dark river. Same view at night. The lights of the buildings reflect into the water, against a black night sky.
November 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
shaunoboyle.bsky.social
🥰🥰🥰
drcarpineti.bsky.social Dr Alfredo Carpineti @drcarpineti.bsky.social · 16h
Feeling so blessed by knowing such wonderful person

@shaunoboyle.bsky.social
A selfie of me and Shaun
November 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
shaunoboyle.bsky.social
He was a terrible person. Many scientists knew this and still named buildings after him, still invited him to conference dinners. They should be reminded of this now.
November 8, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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jbyoder.org
there is quite literally something for everyone in this list, whew
celestelabedz.bsky.social Celeste Labedz @celestelabedz.bsky.social · 3d
In case anyone is wondering if Watson was really THAT bad, @lpachter.bsky.social compiled a list of quotes that are absolutely not for the faint of heart.
liorpachter.wordpress.com/2018/05/18/j...
November 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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abeba.bsky.social
📣 I am hiring a postdoc! aial.ie/hiring/postd...

applications from suitable candidates that are passionate about investigating the use of genAI in public service operations with the aim of keeping governments transparent and accountable are welcome

pls share with your networks
October 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Reposted by Shaun O’Boyle
zenbuffy.bsky.social
79% of homes sold in Dublin this year were bought by landlords, 75% by large landlords. About 1 in 5 TDs are landlords.

This is disgusting dog whistling. The problem has never been people seeking asylum. The problem is people seeking to endlessly profit from folks just looking for a home.
tonightvmtv.bsky.social The Tonight Show @tonightvmtv.bsky.social · 6d
🗣️ "The one thing that there is a problem with is housing right across the state, and the more that come to seek asylum, the more pressure it puts on that system.” - Fianna Fáil Minister of State Timmy Dooley
#TonightVMTV
November 5, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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jobium.bsky.social
So yeah, uh, if anyone wants to hire a scientist next year, hit me up. My specialties include Raman spectroscopy, FTIR, astrobiology, plastic pollution, environmental degradation, meteorites, and Mars
November 4, 2025 at 9:27 AM
shaunoboyle.bsky.social
“I’m looking for a collection of different animal figures awkwardly mounting each other”

My local €2 Shop: “Say no more”
Photo from a toy shelf in a discount shop, with a pack of three farm animals positioned on top of each other in a way that, to my filthy mind, looks like they are mounting each other.
November 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
shaunoboyle.bsky.social
a beautiful piece of writing by @chanda.blacksky.app on the value of learning arrived in my inbox today. subscribe to The Boogie-Woogie Rumble of Space-Time - it's fantastic. news.chanda.science
The Boogie-Woogie Rumble of Space-Time
Cosmology, Particles, and the Stuff That Came After. A newsletter from theoretical physicist and Black feminist theorist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein.
news.chanda.science
October 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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chanda.blacksky.app
I’ve recently finally decided to get my podcast life together partly because shit is fucked and we need to at least laugh a little and also remember there’s still good art out in the world

Anyway here’s recent episodes of stuff I regularly check out 🧵
Suboptimus Prime (with Langston and David)
Podcast Episode · My Momma Told Me · 10/14/2025 · 51m
podcasts.apple.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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prideinstem.bsky.social
And if you are running events (anywhere in the world) and you want us to promote it please get in touch.

If you would like to have an event but don’t know where to start, @shaunoboyle.bsky.social prepared a useful toolkit:

prideinstem.org/wp-content/u...
a group of people are holding rainbow flags in front of a sign that says " happy pride "
Alt: a group of people are holding rainbow flags in front of a sign that says " happy pride "
media.tenor.com
October 18, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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canopyrobin.com
I'm so proud to announce my most ambitious pin to date: a miniature guide to the trees of Britain (and lots of Europe)!

Available now from my Etsy: canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/4386...
A rectangular enamel pin with two hinges on the left hand side. It looks like a book and has a picture of a tree on the front. The book is titled: Trees, a miniature guidebook. An open version of the pin shows assorted leaf shapes on the pages of the book. The leaves are labelled by species as oak, horse chestnut, sycamore, hawthorn, ash, alder, hazel, holly, lime, beech, and birch
October 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
shaunoboyle.bsky.social
This is unethical. And the people making these decisions do not understand biology.
jennralize.bsky.social Jenn @jennralize.bsky.social · 26d
Just got a call from a lovely but very nervous Dr, who advised I wouldn't be routinely screened for breast cancer because I'm not indicated as being "biologically female" on the central NHS database and my biology wouldn't indicate I'm at risk.

My records have been altered, which is upsetting.
October 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Reposted by Shaun O’Boyle
rossytv.bsky.social
We gotta make this happen peeps! Resistance IS futile (in this case)!
shaunoboyle.bsky.social Shaun O’Boyle @shaunoboyle.bsky.social · Oct 8
Friends, a conversation with @rossytv.bsky.social made me realise that we have only one year to convince our local cinemas to screen #StarTrek First Contact on the 30th anniversary of its release. How do we do this?
Poster for Star Trek First Contact, with the tag line, Resistance is Futile, and featuring the faces of Picard, Data, and the Borg Queen
October 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
shaunoboyle.bsky.social
Friends, a conversation with @rossytv.bsky.social made me realise that we have only one year to convince our local cinemas to screen #StarTrek First Contact on the 30th anniversary of its release. How do we do this?
Poster for Star Trek First Contact, with the tag line, Resistance is Futile, and featuring the faces of Picard, Data, and the Borg Queen
October 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Reposted by Shaun O’Boyle
samillingworth.com
Curious about where science meets poetry?

Science Communication through Poetry is an online course exploring how creative language can make research more human and engaging.

Only a few places left. Register here:
napier.ac.uk/study-with-u...

#SciComm #Poetry #AcademicSky #SciArt 🧪
Science Communication through Poetry
At Edinburgh Napier University, we nurture talent and create knowledge that shapes communities all around the world.
napier.ac.uk
October 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
shaunoboyle.bsky.social
can anyone recommend an Irish company that does vinyl sticker printing?
October 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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that-astro-chic.bsky.social
As president and founder of @blackinastro.bsky.social , AJ an amazing force within space law, an outspoken advocate for the people, and dear friend. I also agree with @ohdearz.bsky.social that this too makes me question my presence and the presence of @blackinastro.bsky.social on this site.
aliafonzy.blacksky.app Aveta👾🇭🇹 @aliafonzy.blacksky.app · Oct 6
Unfortunate update: Link reached out to BlueSky and got email back now on reason.

His appeal is denied. He will remain permanently banned on BlueSky’s side.

Here are the screenshots he just sent me as of 8:22 AM EST(my time)
A screenshot of an email from the Bluesky Moderation Team with the subject line “Bluesky Account Behavior” sent at 22:15. The email states that a Bluesky account controlled by the recipient, with the handle @spacelawshitpost.me, posted a reply with an image where the alt text reads: Charlie Kirk sitting in a white T-shirt that says “Freedom.” A negative consequence follows. The email indicates this post violates Community Guidelines regarding violent or threatening speech, specifically listing threats of violence or physical harm against individuals, groups, institutions, or the general public, and incitement of self-harm or suicide.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ A screenshot of an email continuation from the Bluesky Moderation Team displaying a bulleted list of Community Guidelines violations. The first bullet point describes threats of violence or physical harm as including threats or encouragement of violence against individuals, groups, institutions, or the general public. The second bullet point defines incitement of self-harm or suicide as content that encourages self-harm or suicide. The third bullet point explains wishes of harm as expressions of a desire for harm directed at a specific person or group. Below the bullets, a paragraph states that users may not use Bluesky to break the law or cause harm to others and that all users must be treated with respect. The next paragraph informs the recipient that as a result of these violations, your account has been taken down. A closing paragraph thanks the user for doing their part to keep Bluesky a welcoming and empowering place for all users and instructs them to email moderation@blueskyweb.xyz if they have questions or wish to appeal the decision. The email ends with the signature Bluesky Moderation Team.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ A screenshot of an email reply from a user with the initials AJ and profile picture to the Bluesky Moderation Team, sent at 08:01 with the subject line Re: Bluesky Account Behavior. The email states the user wants to appeal the decision, asserting there was no threatening or violent connotation behind their use of the image. The user explains that the Charlie Kirk post is not a threat but rather a reaction meme expressing disappointment, with no threat made and no incitement of violence. The user mentions they have attached multiple examples and explanations, specifically 12 images in total, demonstrating the use of the image as a reaction meme. Below this text is a blue hyperlink to a Bluesky post URL. At the bottom of the screenshot is an embedded image showing a Bluesky post from a user with the handle @britculpsapp.bsky.social with several emoji reactions and a repost indicator showing Bluesky Elder. The post text reads: how to explain: this has been used as a reaction image to spending $20 on doordashing wendy’s & isn’t a threat. The timestamp shows October 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ A screenshot of an email from the Bluesky Moderation Team sent at 08:11 with the subject line Re: Bluesky Account Behavior addressed To: Hide My Email. The email reads: Hi there, Thank you for reaching out to appeal the takedown of your account on Bluesky. We have carefully reviewed your case, including the information you provided and the activity that led to the suspension of your account. After investigating, we have determined that your account activity was in violation of our community guidelines, specifically promoting hateful content or being disruptive to other users. We take these guidelines seriously to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all our users. As a result, we regret to inform you that your appeal has been denied, and your account will remain suspended. This decision is final and cannot be reversed. We understand that this may be disappointing news, but we must prioritize the well-being of our community and maintain a consistent enforcement of our policies. We encourage you to review our community guidelines to better understand the expectations we have for user behavior on our platform. Please do not create new accounts, since those will be taken down for ban evasion. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
October 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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unaminh.bsky.social
Exactly. She has no intention otherwise: "I promise that if I am elected as President, I will return to the Gaeltacht and I will learn Irish” - like that's quite a high prerequisite for folks to be President first.
shaunoboyle.bsky.social Shaun O’Boyle @shaunoboyle.bsky.social · Oct 6
I honestly gasped when she said *if* she gets elected.
October 6, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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unaminh.bsky.social
I also have minimal respect for a former Minister for Arts, Heritage and the GAELTACHT who didn't work on fluency while in office but is now promised to learn Irish if elected President.

Nice try Heather.
drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · Oct 6
Back to the actual and current Presidential candidates -with all the Jim Gavin shenanigans of the last 24 hours it may have not grabbed people’s attention that Heather Humphreys just threw trans people under the bus in response to a Grift dot ie reporters question!So there’s that! #aras25 #speirgorm
October 6, 2025 at 9:41 AM
shaunoboyle.bsky.social
hello, yes, I'm a massive nerd whose hobby is making a podcast about the making of The X-Files
but I get to learn about cool stuff like editing for film and television
if you also like these things, you can find the latest episode with Eleanor Infante on the podcast apps or at heydannyitsmulder.com
October 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
shaunoboyle.bsky.social
my friend just sent me this very very old photo, back when I still took my knees and back for granted
photo of a start line in a surf lifesaving competition, I am positioning the rope of my can buoy, and holding fins between my legs.
October 4, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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sachacoward.bsky.social
Remember all my mad book drama?

(If not, buy me a pint and I'll sing you the ballad of the dodgy ex-publisher...)

Well, I'm absolutely delighted to say it's over!

An enormous thanks to my wonderful new publisher @manchesterup.bsky.social

Queer As Folklore will be back in the wild! 🧜🏼‍♂️
An image of my book. The Manchester University Press logo and 'Returning December 2025'
September 25, 2025 at 6:10 AM