Martin Skyrunner
@skyrunner17.bsky.social
Former chemistry researcher now in tech transfer / IP commercialisation. Interests in all things science (biotech, critical minerals and climate tech), gaming, and running. Based in sunny Scotland.
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As a theoretical cosmologist, I'm frequently asked "what is the benefit of the work you're doing for people's lives?" Nothing I work on makes money or cures disease.
There are a few different answers one can give, at various levels of "convincing" / "actually relevant to why the work is done."
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There are a few different answers one can give, at various levels of "convincing" / "actually relevant to why the work is done."
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October 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM
As a theoretical cosmologist, I'm frequently asked "what is the benefit of the work you're doing for people's lives?" Nothing I work on makes money or cures disease.
There are a few different answers one can give, at various levels of "convincing" / "actually relevant to why the work is done."
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There are a few different answers one can give, at various levels of "convincing" / "actually relevant to why the work is done."
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January 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Biotech on Bluesky, I’m sharing with you first.
RA Capital just launched Biotech Unveiled, a free online course our team created.
Learn at own pace. Covers fundamentals of how insurance + investment direct R&D. Essential knowledge for leaders.
racap.thinkific.com/courses/biot...
RA Capital just launched Biotech Unveiled, a free online course our team created.
Learn at own pace. Covers fundamentals of how insurance + investment direct R&D. Essential knowledge for leaders.
racap.thinkific.com/courses/biot...
Great article. The anecdotes really chime with my experiences in going from a fledgling undergrad to the "elder" of the lab too!
This is a nice little read for your coffee break (if you have no one to spend it with of course):
www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/cele...
www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/cele...
Celebrating the coffee break
One of the most surprisingly productive parts of the day
www.chemistryworld.com
October 23, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Great article. The anecdotes really chime with my experiences in going from a fledgling undergrad to the "elder" of the lab too!
Another prospective mRNA vaccine entering trials, this time for Norovirus. Exciting and another reason to be cheerful; I did not know that Noro costs NHS about £100m/Yr! www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Doctors trial world’s first vaccine against vomiting bug norovirus
Jab could bring huge health and economic benefits as virus often spreads very rapidly and can be serious
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2024 at 6:33 AM
Another prospective mRNA vaccine entering trials, this time for Norovirus. Exciting and another reason to be cheerful; I did not know that Noro costs NHS about £100m/Yr! www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
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Everyone saying “no we can’t let the NHS use a proper joined up digital patient database, it’s all part of a plot to privatise British healthcare and sell your data” should be forced to read the dozens (hundreds?) of case studies like these www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-...
October 21, 2024 at 7:50 AM
Everyone saying “no we can’t let the NHS use a proper joined up digital patient database, it’s all part of a plot to privatise British healthcare and sell your data” should be forced to read the dozens (hundreds?) of case studies like these www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-...
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As my comp chem tutor used to say when modelling: Garbage in, Garbage out.
I cannot tell you how much I dislike the Google AI summary feature.
October 20, 2024 at 10:33 PM
As my comp chem tutor used to say when modelling: Garbage in, Garbage out.
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I cannot tell you how much I dislike the Google AI summary feature.
October 20, 2024 at 9:26 PM
I cannot tell you how much I dislike the Google AI summary feature.
Hey BlueSky peeps! I'm new around these parts but have interests in Astronomy, Chemistry, general science and also gaming! Here's a shot of last night's moon taken from my phone which I'm pretty proud of.
October 19, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Hey BlueSky peeps! I'm new around these parts but have interests in Astronomy, Chemistry, general science and also gaming! Here's a shot of last night's moon taken from my phone which I'm pretty proud of.