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Zion Lights
@zionlights.bsky.social
Award-winning Science Communicator. Climate and energy adviser. Patron of @Humanists.uk New book “Energy is Life” out 03/02/26.

Writing at http://zionlights.substack.com
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Here’s what Sabine Hossenfelder has to say about my new book, Energy is Life.

Released in one month today.

Order your copy > www.unicornpublishing.org/page/detail/...
A physicist who went from being president of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), the first African American woman to earn a doctorate at MIT, to chair of the NRC, without whose work we probably wouldn’t have fibre optic technology today.
Meet Shirley Ann Jackson >
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The key figure behind fibre optic technology #physics #womeninscience #hiddenfigures #science #tech
YouTube video by Zion Lights
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January 3, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Poland offers a useful guide for how European countries can secure reliable energy and support long-term economic growth.

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Poland Energy Transition Plan: Nuclear Power and Tech Growth Driving Economic Transformation
Poland’s energy transition plan accelerates nuclear power, grows the tech sector, and attracts skilled workers, shaping Europe’s economic future.
the-european.eu
January 3, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Here’s what Sabine Hossenfelder has to say about my new book, Energy is Life.

Released in one month today.

Order your copy > www.unicornpublishing.org/page/detail/...
January 2, 2026 at 5:46 PM
How can we stop cities from sinking?

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How do we stop cities from sinking? #engineering #subsidence #neworleans #sinkingcity #stem #science
YouTube video by Zion Lights
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January 1, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Why does it become quiet after fresh snowfall?

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Why does it become so quiet after fresh snowfall? #physics #scicomm #stem #snowfall #physicsshorts
YouTube video by Zion Lights
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December 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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No matter where we live, we should all get to experience the beauty of nature.

Through reintroducing beavers, white storks and other species, we are making London a healthier, greener, happier city for everyone. www.standard.co.uk/comment/sadi...
Sadiq Khan: I want to rewild London. First stop — storks in Dagenham (yes, really)
White storks are coming back to London for the first time in 600 years
www.standard.co.uk
December 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Katy Huff on my new book, Energy is Life.

Out 3rd Feb. Order an e-book or paperback:

Europe:
www.amazon.co.uk/Energy-Life-...

Rest of the world:
www.amazon.com/Energy-Life-...
December 28, 2025 at 11:28 PM
It’s wild how music, aided by memory, can collapse time. Wires by Athlete played in a supermarket, and in an instant I was back in the ICU with my premature daughter. I’d forgotten about that song, & had to pause and listen, tearing up (relief, gratitude) in the condiments aisle.
December 28, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Grant, no!
December 23, 2025 at 10:56 PM
TikTok held a competition for the best astronomy video, and I won first place for explaining how the Aurora Borealis works. I make science content because I’m passionate about engaging people with STEM, but it’s always nice to receive an award! Keep looking up!
December 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Had a good chat with Team Futurism about all things energy. Listen here >

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/683c...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Energy Abundance Is the Future - with Zion Lights
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December 19, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Finland has emerged as a global leader in countering “fake news”.

@zionlights.bsky.social asks what the UK can learn from them
Teaching when to trust
As fake news accelerates, we need to teach our children how to think critically. Finnish schools are leading the charge
newhumanist.org.uk
December 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Shocking and concerning
Prof. Nuno Loureiro, Professor and Director of the M.I.T. Plasma Science and Fusion Center has been fatally shot in his home. It's an incredible shock and my heart is with his family, friends, and our shared nuclear science community. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
M.I.T. Professor Is Fatally Shot in His Home
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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December 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The shield around Chornobyl has been damaged. How serious is it?

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How serious is the Chornobyl shield damage? #nuclear #radiation #sciencenews #chernobyl #nuke
YouTube video by Zion Lights
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December 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Last week I read an interesting piece by @zionlights.bsky.social on how Finland is countering 'fake news' through educating children.

It got me thinking - are there lessons from the Finnish model that we can replicate in #DRR?

My thoughts on that here - www.linkedin.com/pulse/misinf...
December 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Archaeologists in England have uncovered evidence that humans tamed fire 400,000 years ago

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Humans tamed fire 350,000 years earlier than we thought #breakingnews #sciencenews #archeology #fire
YouTube video by Zion Lights
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December 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Professor James E. Hansen on my new book, Energy is Life.

Grab your copy:

Europe: amzn.eu/d/63dbLKG
Rest of world: www.amazon.com/Energy-Life-...
December 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Just won an award for my video content ☺️
December 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“Insightful at many levels… clear thinking, and good sense on the biggest issue of our time.” – Steven Pinker

My new book, Energy Is Life, explores how access to energy shapes human progress.

Get your copy here:

Europe: amzn.eu/d/63dbLKG
Rest of world: www.amazon.com/Energy-Life-...
Energy is Life: Why Environmentalism Went Nuclear: Amazon.co.uk: Lights, Zion: 9781917458450: Books
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December 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Incredible news out of Australia 🇦🇺

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Australia is on track to eliminate cervical cancer #vaccine #hpv #vaccination #sciencenews #goodnews
YouTube video by Zion Lights
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December 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Why do people ignore evidence, and what actually changes minds? | Zion Lights @zionlights.bsky.social

Evidence alone won't change people's minds – we need to be empathetic, and understanding of who they are and what values they hold.
December 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Britain is finally having its nuclear moment – and it’s about time

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Britain’s Nuclear Revival: Why the UK Is Finally Ready for a New Energy Era
Zion Lights argues that aligned policy, investment and public support mean Britain is finally poised for a long-awaited nuclear resurgence.
the-european.eu
December 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Make it so ❄️
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
What’s the most radiation you’ve been exposed to? The answer may surprise you.

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What’s the most radiation you’ve been exposed to? #radiation #radioactive #smoking #science #study
YouTube video by Zion Lights
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December 2, 2025 at 10:40 PM