@staffdb66.bsky.social
Head of Physics/ Co-Head of Science at an 11 to 18 School in the South West.
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The public can vote in the Locus Awards. It's free. If your favourites aren't on the ballot, there's space at the bottom to write them in. Obviously, any votes for my eligible works will be gratefully received.
poll.voting.locusmag.com
poll.voting.locusmag.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The public can vote in the Locus Awards. It's free. If your favourites aren't on the ballot, there's space at the bottom to write them in. Obviously, any votes for my eligible works will be gratefully received.
poll.voting.locusmag.com
poll.voting.locusmag.com
I decided to start 'Firewalkers' by @aptshadow.bsky.social as it has been on my kindle for years and haven't yet read it... and I have at least 7 more of his book I need to read!!!
I have a problem!
I have too many unread books!! These are a selection...
Which should I read next? (1/4)
I have too many unread books!! These are a selection...
Which should I read next? (1/4)
February 6, 2026 at 8:29 PM
I decided to start 'Firewalkers' by @aptshadow.bsky.social as it has been on my kindle for years and haven't yet read it... and I have at least 7 more of his book I need to read!!!
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I have a problem!
I have too many unread books!! These are a selection...
Which should I read next? (1/4)
I have too many unread books!! These are a selection...
Which should I read next? (1/4)
February 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM
I have a problem!
I have too many unread books!! These are a selection...
Which should I read next? (1/4)
I have too many unread books!! These are a selection...
Which should I read next? (1/4)
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It’s #WorldCancerDay! 🎗️ Antibody-drug conjugates are so-called "magic bullet" medicines that target cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. This graphic looks at how they work, their history, and their future: www.compoundchem.com/2026/02/04/a...
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
February 4, 2026 at 4:43 PM
It’s #WorldCancerDay! 🎗️ Antibody-drug conjugates are so-called "magic bullet" medicines that target cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. This graphic looks at how they work, their history, and their future: www.compoundchem.com/2026/02/04/a...
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
I have a problem!
I have too many unread books!! These are a selection...
Which should I read next? (1/4)
I have too many unread books!! These are a selection...
Which should I read next? (1/4)
February 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM
I have a problem!
I have too many unread books!! These are a selection...
Which should I read next? (1/4)
I have too many unread books!! These are a selection...
Which should I read next? (1/4)
Just finished Future's Edge by @garethlpowell.bsky.social and I can confirm it is an absolutely cracking read!
Highly Recommended!
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D6T89GP...
Highly Recommended!
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D6T89GP...
Future's Edge eBook : Powell, Gareth: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Future's Edge eBook : Powell, Gareth: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Just finished Future's Edge by @garethlpowell.bsky.social and I can confirm it is an absolutely cracking read!
Highly Recommended!
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D6T89GP...
Highly Recommended!
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D6T89GP...
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In 15 years when Peter Mandelson is next sacked from the government, having been caught red-handed robbing a bank, commentators will confidently predict that his career is definitely over this time.
February 4, 2026 at 7:05 PM
In 15 years when Peter Mandelson is next sacked from the government, having been caught red-handed robbing a bank, commentators will confidently predict that his career is definitely over this time.
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Why the Artemis II Moon mission has been delayed. 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Artemis II: Why the Moon mission has been delayed
BBC Weather presenter Simon King explains what's caused Nasa to push the Artemis II launch from this weekend to March.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Why the Artemis II Moon mission has been delayed. 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
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So monthly #UKSFFBookBargains time.
Lets start with @aptshadow.bsky.social since his books are always worth a look.
Shroud is a delightful first contact story in which two humans crash on a truly nasty planet
www.amazon.co.uk/Shroud-gripp...
www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
Lets start with @aptshadow.bsky.social since his books are always worth a look.
Shroud is a delightful first contact story in which two humans crash on a truly nasty planet
www.amazon.co.uk/Shroud-gripp...
www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
www.amazon.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 9:19 AM
So monthly #UKSFFBookBargains time.
Lets start with @aptshadow.bsky.social since his books are always worth a look.
Shroud is a delightful first contact story in which two humans crash on a truly nasty planet
www.amazon.co.uk/Shroud-gripp...
www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
Lets start with @aptshadow.bsky.social since his books are always worth a look.
Shroud is a delightful first contact story in which two humans crash on a truly nasty planet
www.amazon.co.uk/Shroud-gripp...
www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
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I love these promotional bookmarks from @titanbooks.bsky.social. Which one is your favourite?
January 29, 2026 at 9:56 AM
I love these promotional bookmarks from @titanbooks.bsky.social. Which one is your favourite?
We just had a great talk from @annaploszajski.bsky.social at #GCSEScienceLIVE about Materials and how she accidently got into Material Science.
Completely different to her previous talks but a perfect message for the GCSE students!
Completely different to her previous talks but a perfect message for the GCSE students!
January 28, 2026 at 12:28 PM
We just had a great talk from @annaploszajski.bsky.social at #GCSEScienceLIVE about Materials and how she accidently got into Material Science.
Completely different to her previous talks but a perfect message for the GCSE students!
Completely different to her previous talks but a perfect message for the GCSE students!
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This is a pretty cool graphic from Ember, showing the percentage of new car sales that are electric in different countries.
Reducing the overall number of cars (& their size) is essential, but if they do exist they should be electric. We're well on the way! 🎉
ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
Reducing the overall number of cars (& their size) is essential, but if they do exist they should be electric. We're well on the way! 🎉
ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
January 9, 2026 at 8:56 PM
This is a pretty cool graphic from Ember, showing the percentage of new car sales that are electric in different countries.
Reducing the overall number of cars (& their size) is essential, but if they do exist they should be electric. We're well on the way! 🎉
ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
Reducing the overall number of cars (& their size) is essential, but if they do exist they should be electric. We're well on the way! 🎉
ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
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This is huge: For the first time since the early 1970s, coal power generation has fallen in both China & India.
It undercuts claims that decarbonisation is pointless while they expand coal. Renewables are no longer just adding capacity — they’re displacing coal.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
It undercuts claims that decarbonisation is pointless while they expand coal. Renewables are no longer just adding capacity — they’re displacing coal.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Coal power generation falls in China and India for first time since 1970s
‘Historic’ moment in biggest coal-consuming countries could bring decline in global emissions, analysis says
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:34 AM
This is huge: For the first time since the early 1970s, coal power generation has fallen in both China & India.
It undercuts claims that decarbonisation is pointless while they expand coal. Renewables are no longer just adding capacity — they’re displacing coal.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
It undercuts claims that decarbonisation is pointless while they expand coal. Renewables are no longer just adding capacity — they’re displacing coal.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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The good folks at @newscientist.com included my novel Jitterbug in their roundup of best forthcoming science fiction novels. You can preorder it now from @titanbooks.bsky.social and all good booksellers
January 13, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The good folks at @newscientist.com included my novel Jitterbug in their roundup of best forthcoming science fiction novels. You can preorder it now from @titanbooks.bsky.social and all good booksellers
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AI teachers and cybernetics - what could the world look like in 2050? 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Technology in 2050 - experts give their predictions
We asked several experts to predict the technology we'll be using by 2050
www.bbc.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 9:54 PM
AI teachers and cybernetics - what could the world look like in 2050? 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Where are all the science fiction readers on Bluesky? If you're out there, say hello!
Happy #NationalScienceFictionDay everyone. Go read some science fiction #books!
January 2, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Where are all the science fiction readers on Bluesky? If you're out there, say hello!
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The Ridiculous Engineering Of The World's Most Important Machine
Our latest video out now on YouTube. youtu.be/MiUHjLxm3V0
Our latest video out now on YouTube. youtu.be/MiUHjLxm3V0
The Ridiculous Engineering Of The World's Most Important Machine
YouTube video by Veritasium
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January 1, 2026 at 10:32 AM
The Ridiculous Engineering Of The World's Most Important Machine
Our latest video out now on YouTube. youtu.be/MiUHjLxm3V0
Our latest video out now on YouTube. youtu.be/MiUHjLxm3V0
.. and because it is New Year, a second book by @aptshadow.bsky.social is also on special off on Kindle
Get book 3 in the "Dogs of War" series - Bee Speaker www.amazon.co.uk/Bee-Speaker-...
Get book 3 in the "Dogs of War" series - Bee Speaker www.amazon.co.uk/Bee-Speaker-...
Bee Speaker (Dogs of War Book 3)
Bee Speaker (Dogs of War Book 3) eBook : Tchaikovsky, Adrian: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM
.. and because it is New Year, a second book by @aptshadow.bsky.social is also on special off on Kindle
Get book 3 in the "Dogs of War" series - Bee Speaker www.amazon.co.uk/Bee-Speaker-...
Get book 3 in the "Dogs of War" series - Bee Speaker www.amazon.co.uk/Bee-Speaker-...
Happy New Year!
Welcome in 2026 with a 99p kindle offer on Children of Memory by @aptshadow.bsky.social Book 3 in "The Children..." series (getting ready for Book 4 coming out this year!) www.amazon.co.uk/Children-Mem...
Welcome in 2026 with a 99p kindle offer on Children of Memory by @aptshadow.bsky.social Book 3 in "The Children..." series (getting ready for Book 4 coming out this year!) www.amazon.co.uk/Children-Mem...
Amazon.co.uk
www.amazon.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Happy New Year!
Welcome in 2026 with a 99p kindle offer on Children of Memory by @aptshadow.bsky.social Book 3 in "The Children..." series (getting ready for Book 4 coming out this year!) www.amazon.co.uk/Children-Mem...
Welcome in 2026 with a 99p kindle offer on Children of Memory by @aptshadow.bsky.social Book 3 in "The Children..." series (getting ready for Book 4 coming out this year!) www.amazon.co.uk/Children-Mem...
If I believe my Kindle, I have read 8 Books this year
The Doors of Eden, Bear Head, Children of Memory, Lords of Uncreation @aptshadow.bsky.social
Stars and Bones @garethlpowell.bsky.social
Some Desperate Glory @emilytesh.net
Velocity Weapon @meganeokeefe.bsky.social
Annie Bot by Sierra Greer
The Doors of Eden, Bear Head, Children of Memory, Lords of Uncreation @aptshadow.bsky.social
Stars and Bones @garethlpowell.bsky.social
Some Desperate Glory @emilytesh.net
Velocity Weapon @meganeokeefe.bsky.social
Annie Bot by Sierra Greer
two military men are standing next to each other on a runway .
ALT: two military men are standing next to each other on a runway .
media.tenor.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
If I believe my Kindle, I have read 8 Books this year
The Doors of Eden, Bear Head, Children of Memory, Lords of Uncreation @aptshadow.bsky.social
Stars and Bones @garethlpowell.bsky.social
Some Desperate Glory @emilytesh.net
Velocity Weapon @meganeokeefe.bsky.social
Annie Bot by Sierra Greer
The Doors of Eden, Bear Head, Children of Memory, Lords of Uncreation @aptshadow.bsky.social
Stars and Bones @garethlpowell.bsky.social
Some Desperate Glory @emilytesh.net
Velocity Weapon @meganeokeefe.bsky.social
Annie Bot by Sierra Greer
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New books from me from Tor UK - this starts with Children of Strife next year and will continue with some standalone books after that.
In April, Tor UK announced they were going to publish four new science-fiction novels from Arthur C. Clarke Award winner Adrian Tchaikovsky 👇
#TheBooksellerMostRead
#TheBooksellerMostRead
Tor UK to publish four new science fiction novels from Adrian Tchaikovsky
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December 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
New books from me from Tor UK - this starts with Children of Strife next year and will continue with some standalone books after that.
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A moment we've all been waiting for....
NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory will be open for public visits starting in January 2026! 🔭🧪
Visits will be hosted by NOIRLab, and reservations are open now — book your spot at https://noirlab.edu/public/visits/cerro-pachon-rubin/
NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory will be open for public visits starting in January 2026! 🔭🧪
Visits will be hosted by NOIRLab, and reservations are open now — book your spot at https://noirlab.edu/public/visits/cerro-pachon-rubin/
December 16, 2025 at 3:20 PM
A moment we've all been waiting for....
NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory will be open for public visits starting in January 2026! 🔭🧪
Visits will be hosted by NOIRLab, and reservations are open now — book your spot at https://noirlab.edu/public/visits/cerro-pachon-rubin/
NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory will be open for public visits starting in January 2026! 🔭🧪
Visits will be hosted by NOIRLab, and reservations are open now — book your spot at https://noirlab.edu/public/visits/cerro-pachon-rubin/
Keep forgetting about BlueSky -- I keep using Twitter and getting annoyed and trying to remember what it was like in the 'Good Old Days'
For some reason, this doesn't quite have the same appeal - maybe it's not you; it's me!
For some reason, this doesn't quite have the same appeal - maybe it's not you; it's me!
a man in a suit and tie says it 's not you , it 's me
ALT: a man in a suit and tie says it 's not you , it 's me
media.tenor.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Keep forgetting about BlueSky -- I keep using Twitter and getting annoyed and trying to remember what it was like in the 'Good Old Days'
For some reason, this doesn't quite have the same appeal - maybe it's not you; it's me!
For some reason, this doesn't quite have the same appeal - maybe it's not you; it's me!
Bought this back in 2019 and only just got around to reading it! - Only the first few chapters in but can tell it is a great read (and on a 99p monthly deal!) @emilymandel.bsky.social
www.amazon.co.uk/Station-Elev...
www.amazon.co.uk/Station-Elev...
www.amazon.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Bought this back in 2019 and only just got around to reading it! - Only the first few chapters in but can tell it is a great read (and on a 99p monthly deal!) @emilymandel.bsky.social
www.amazon.co.uk/Station-Elev...
www.amazon.co.uk/Station-Elev...
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Finally finished The Three-Body Problem, which I (eventually) loved, so I picked up the first chapter of The Dark Forest and - you know, actually, I think I’ll go to sleep instead
December 8, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Finally finished The Three-Body Problem, which I (eventually) loved, so I picked up the first chapter of The Dark Forest and - you know, actually, I think I’ll go to sleep instead