Tom Bowman
@tomkbowman.bsky.social
Humanity may find its intelligence surpassed. It will still need wisdom.
"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts." Rachel Carson
“Paint the positive future.” Sarah Lazarovic
"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts." Rachel Carson
“Paint the positive future.” Sarah Lazarovic
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Tom Bowman
@tomkbowman.bsky.social
· May 16
Low contribution of livestock in the grey wolf diet in the area with high availability of free-ranging cattle and horses - European Journal of Wildlife Research
The recovery of the wolf (Canis lupus) population in Europe is progressing, and predators settle in vast forests as well as in areas intensively used for agriculture, where interactions between wolves...
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This is perspective changing research from Poland. Wolves avoid eating livestock. Imagine letting our woodlands and landscapes thrive naturally @rewildingbritain.org.uk @rewildingire.bsky.social #wolves @irishrainforest.bsky.social link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Live this. There is magic in the world all around us if we only look. substack.com/@lukedmcmill...
Luke McMillan (@lukedmcmillan)
She came to say hello.
Southern right whales are famous for this. They approach boats. They watch people. They make contact.
Scientists call it ‘curious behaviour.’ Anyone who’s been in the water wi...
substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Live this. There is magic in the world all around us if we only look. substack.com/@lukedmcmill...
100 years of @cprecountryside.bsky.social
#rural #countryside #nature #cpre
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#rural #countryside #nature #cpre
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CPRE: 100 years in 100 seconds
YouTube video by Campaign to Protect Rural England
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January 8, 2026 at 10:36 AM
This article is full of huge statements about the future. Well worth a read.
Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful computer. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful quantum computer
Faisal Islam gets rare access to Willow - Google's quantum computer.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 7:14 AM
This article is full of huge statements about the future. Well worth a read.
The most impressive collaborative, low key, effective project. Something that brings farming and conservation together. #nature #recovery #longterm #sussex #weald @kneppwilding.bsky.social www.southeastfarmer.net/features/sti...
Stitching Sussex back together, one farm at a time - South East Farmer
Nigel Akehurst caught up with Weald to Waves project lead Gareth Williams to learn more about the pioneering corridor project that is reshaping Sussex.
www.southeastfarmer.net
January 8, 2026 at 7:08 AM
The most impressive collaborative, low key, effective project. Something that brings farming and conservation together. #nature #recovery #longterm #sussex #weald @kneppwilding.bsky.social www.southeastfarmer.net/features/sti...
Wow. A Carnyx and a boar’s head standard. Amazing, and to find them together! #archeology #norfolk #diggingforbritain #ironage @profaliceroberts.bsky.social #bbc
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Thetford dig unearths Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard - BBC News
The discoveries are "extraordinarily rare", say the archaeologists who helped find them.
www.bbc.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Wow. A Carnyx and a boar’s head standard. Amazing, and to find them together! #archeology #norfolk #diggingforbritain #ironage @profaliceroberts.bsky.social #bbc
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
TL:DR 100+ minutes a day.
www.wired.com/story/heres-...
www.wired.com/story/heres-...
Here’s How Long You Should Walk Every Day to Prevent Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. Recent research reveals how much time you should spend walking on a daily basis to prevent it.
www.wired.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:21 PM
TL:DR 100+ minutes a day.
www.wired.com/story/heres-...
www.wired.com/story/heres-...
“UK enforces ban on junk food TV ads before 9pm. Adverts for products high in fat, salt and sugar are prohibited from appearing on TV before 9pm and are banned outright across online platforms, under measures designed to reduce children’s exposure to unhealthy food marketing.” ABOUT TIME TOO!
January 6, 2026 at 10:17 AM
“UK enforces ban on junk food TV ads before 9pm. Adverts for products high in fat, salt and sugar are prohibited from appearing on TV before 9pm and are banned outright across online platforms, under measures designed to reduce children’s exposure to unhealthy food marketing.” ABOUT TIME TOO!
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PERSON OF THE DAY. 3 January 1892. John Ronald Reuel (“JRR”) Tolkien was born in Bloemfontein (now in South Africa). He’s author of fantasy novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings which were both turned into successful feature films. There are 7 blue plaques in England associated with Tolkien.
January 3, 2026 at 1:24 PM
PERSON OF THE DAY. 3 January 1892. John Ronald Reuel (“JRR”) Tolkien was born in Bloemfontein (now in South Africa). He’s author of fantasy novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings which were both turned into successful feature films. There are 7 blue plaques in England associated with Tolkien.
Wolf moon this morning
January 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Wolf moon this morning
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We're challenging this terrible Labour Government.
And we're ready to take on Reform.
I spoke with the Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
And we're ready to take on Reform.
I spoke with the Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘We were missing in the conversation’: how Zack Polanski hit on plan to beat Reform at their own game
This time last year Polanski was barely known outside the party. Now he’s hoping for success at May’s local elections – by taking a page from Nigel Farage’s playbook
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:57 PM
We're challenging this terrible Labour Government.
And we're ready to take on Reform.
I spoke with the Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
And we're ready to take on Reform.
I spoke with the Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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A picture is worth 1000 words...
This appeared on the BBC News today, showing the increase in solar electric generation in the UK.
Not sure who produced it, but genuinely think this is a genius piece of scientific communication - the construct and choice of colour scale is near-perfect.
Chapeau!
This appeared on the BBC News today, showing the increase in solar electric generation in the UK.
Not sure who produced it, but genuinely think this is a genius piece of scientific communication - the construct and choice of colour scale is near-perfect.
Chapeau!
January 2, 2026 at 4:53 PM
A picture is worth 1000 words...
This appeared on the BBC News today, showing the increase in solar electric generation in the UK.
Not sure who produced it, but genuinely think this is a genius piece of scientific communication - the construct and choice of colour scale is near-perfect.
Chapeau!
This appeared on the BBC News today, showing the increase in solar electric generation in the UK.
Not sure who produced it, but genuinely think this is a genius piece of scientific communication - the construct and choice of colour scale is near-perfect.
Chapeau!
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Wild London review – honestly, telly does not get any better than this
Wild London review – honestly, telly does not get any better than this
Mischievous and glorious, David Attenborough brings his lifelong sense of wonder to the city’s wildlife, from foxes to peregrine falcons, in this exquisite and endlessly moving special
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Wild London review – honestly, telly does not get any better than this
‘Paint the positive future’ here’s an inspiring podcast with the amazing Emily Penn to start your 2026 #ocean #plastic #restoration #rya @finalstraw.bsky.social youtu.be/-yhnxmEuNsQ?...
From the Pacific to the Poles with Emily Penn
YouTube video by Royal Yachting Association - RYA
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January 1, 2026 at 7:52 AM
‘Paint the positive future’ here’s an inspiring podcast with the amazing Emily Penn to start your 2026 #ocean #plastic #restoration #rya @finalstraw.bsky.social youtu.be/-yhnxmEuNsQ?...
Heck of a headline. I wonder what conclusions they’ll draw? Have you checked how far above sea level you live? futurism.com/science-ener...
Ship of Scientists Headed to Doomsday Glacier
A ship carrying nearly 40 scientists from across the globe is now heading straight to the "Doomsday Glacier" in Antarctica.
futurism.com
December 31, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Heck of a headline. I wonder what conclusions they’ll draw? Have you checked how far above sea level you live? futurism.com/science-ener...
Proving that potholes stir passion was this piece about a self-healing road surface inspired by nature. A Positive News top 20 story in 2025. #solutions #transport #roads www.positive.news/science/rese...
Researchers put the UK’s pothole problem on the road to recovery
Taking inspiration from nature, scientists have tracked down a road surface material that repairs itself
www.positive.news
December 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Proving that potholes stir passion was this piece about a self-healing road surface inspired by nature. A Positive News top 20 story in 2025. #solutions #transport #roads www.positive.news/science/rese...
New ideas for live music from the BBC #music #live @bbcradio6musicbot.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/rd/articles/...
Live and immersive: Reimagining live music for younger audiences
Real-time volumetric streaming - placing audiences into live events is making music more accessible - through immersive, browser-based experiences that feel like being there.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
New ideas for live music from the BBC #music #live @bbcradio6musicbot.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/rd/articles/...
Round up of good news you missed in 2025. Rhett Butler, from Mongabay, wrote “Optimism, properly understood, is not a mood, it is a method.” His view: treat optimism as a discipline. Tell stories to build agency. Refuse lazy fatalism that mistakes headlines for trends” substack.com/@fixthenews/...
The Telemetry
All the news the headlines missed in 2025.
substack.com
December 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Round up of good news you missed in 2025. Rhett Butler, from Mongabay, wrote “Optimism, properly understood, is not a mood, it is a method.” His view: treat optimism as a discipline. Tell stories to build agency. Refuse lazy fatalism that mistakes headlines for trends” substack.com/@fixthenews/...
2025 proved conclusively that we live in a new climate. Many people I know who were previously dubious of this reality now simply agree. Here’s what people and business have to do to thrive. #resilience #economics #stability #climatecrisis #thrive www.csofutures.com/news/2025-in...
2025 in review – Climate resilience
Resilience is now a core determinant of economic stability, business continuity, and social wellbeing.
www.csofutures.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:39 AM
2025 proved conclusively that we live in a new climate. Many people I know who were previously dubious of this reality now simply agree. Here’s what people and business have to do to thrive. #resilience #economics #stability #climatecrisis #thrive www.csofutures.com/news/2025-in...
In case you were wondering, yes Polyethylene plastic bottles are bad for you. (They were only invented in 1973, so we managed without them in living memory.) #microplastics #pollution #litter www.wired.com/story/people...
People Who Drink Bottled Water on a Daily Basis Ingest 90,000 More Microplastic Particles Each Year
Drinking water in plastic bottles contains countless particles too small to see. New research finds that people who drink water from them on a daily basis ingest far more microplastics than those who ...
www.wired.com
December 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
In case you were wondering, yes Polyethylene plastic bottles are bad for you. (They were only invented in 1973, so we managed without them in living memory.) #microplastics #pollution #litter www.wired.com/story/people...
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When @billgates.bsky.social yelled at me about Climate Change, and climate hushing elsewhere in news and politics. #climate @theframelab.bsky.social @gilduran.com @nytimesoped.bsky.social @joeroganhq.bsky.social @nytopinion.nytimes.com
When Bill Gates Yelled At Me About Climate Change
David Fenton recalls Bill Gates yelling at him in 2010 about climate change. 15 years later, Gates still gets it wrong and he's not alone.
www.theframelab.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
When @billgates.bsky.social yelled at me about Climate Change, and climate hushing elsewhere in news and politics. #climate @theframelab.bsky.social @gilduran.com @nytimesoped.bsky.social @joeroganhq.bsky.social @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Here’s a New Year’s resolution if you need one. I imagine you will commit to stopping using these terrible cups once you’ve have seen this. Look how many followers he has. In my world you’d have to pay extra for a takeaway cup like for disposable shopping bags www.instagram.com/reel/DSu2XhH...
Paul Saladino, MD on Instagram: "Don’t be fooled…
Microplastics are known endocrine disrupters and have been found in human brains and reproductive organs (PMID: 36726457, 36948312, 38745431, 3990104...
Discover the hidden dangers of microplastics in paper cups and how they can affect your health. From the shocking findings of a recent study to simple solutions for reducing your exposure, we explore ...
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December 28, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Here’s a New Year’s resolution if you need one. I imagine you will commit to stopping using these terrible cups once you’ve have seen this. Look how many followers he has. In my world you’d have to pay extra for a takeaway cup like for disposable shopping bags www.instagram.com/reel/DSu2XhH...
Never mind the politicians , business just getting on with it. #sustainability #transition www.csofutures.com/news/microso...
Microsoft partners with Iberdrola on wind energy and AI
"We’re setting a new standard for how technology and energy can drive positive change at scale."
www.csofutures.com
December 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Never mind the politicians , business just getting on with it. #sustainability #transition www.csofutures.com/news/microso...
“the core of the deepfake issue is a wider inability to determine what is real and what is not. As things stand, we will be forced to raise the next generation in a culture of uncertainty and doubt. This is totally unsustainable” #deepfake #trust #society #identifai
Deepfakes are eroding reality itself, and children are paying the price while governments lag behind | LBC
There’s an inconvenient truth that societies and governments across the world must come to acknowledge and accept as fact: Deepfake technology and digital deception is fundamentally changing our relat...
www.lbc.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 6:28 AM
“the core of the deepfake issue is a wider inability to determine what is real and what is not. As things stand, we will be forced to raise the next generation in a culture of uncertainty and doubt. This is totally unsustainable” #deepfake #trust #society #identifai