Brendan Palmer
@bapalmer.bsky.social
Former virologist. Current Senior Manager of Data Services | #rstats #ReproducibleResearch
"Some of my best friends use spreadsheets"
"Some of my best friends use spreadsheets"
I liked it more when Black Mirror was set in the future
November 15, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I liked it more when Black Mirror was set in the future
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What every city needs. More bricks.
RIP Bishop Lucey Park
Only green space in city centre is no longer a green space
Seriously how did this cost €7million?
Its depressing & says Cork says f*ck biodiversity & climate
Ironically the one redeeming feature is that the railings & gates are gone to make it thoroughfare
Only green space in city centre is no longer a green space
Seriously how did this cost €7million?
Its depressing & says Cork says f*ck biodiversity & climate
Ironically the one redeeming feature is that the railings & gates are gone to make it thoroughfare
November 15, 2025 at 10:45 AM
What every city needs. More bricks.
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There's a roundabout in Cork where even during the worst traffic, drivers unfailingly allow others to merge in a "zip" by local custom. Driving through it restores my faith in society, every time.
I just found out it's known as the "soundabout", and that's just wonderful.
I just found out it's known as the "soundabout", and that's just wonderful.
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
There's a roundabout in Cork where even during the worst traffic, drivers unfailingly allow others to merge in a "zip" by local custom. Driving through it restores my faith in society, every time.
I just found out it's known as the "soundabout", and that's just wonderful.
I just found out it's known as the "soundabout", and that's just wonderful.
Hard copy printed out and post-it notes at the ready!
"Our impression is that autism-microbiome research
is an example of a field that has generated its own momentum,
without necessarily going anywhere"
"Our impression is that autism-microbiome research
is an example of a field that has generated its own momentum,
without necessarily going anywhere"
The link between the gut #microbiome and autism is not backed by science, researchers say.
Read the full opinion piece in @cp-neuron.bsky.social: spkl.io/63322AbxpA
@wiringthebrain.bsky.social, @statsepi.bsky.social, & @deevybee.bsky.social
Read the full opinion piece in @cp-neuron.bsky.social: spkl.io/63322AbxpA
@wiringthebrain.bsky.social, @statsepi.bsky.social, & @deevybee.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Hard copy printed out and post-it notes at the ready!
"Our impression is that autism-microbiome research
is an example of a field that has generated its own momentum,
without necessarily going anywhere"
"Our impression is that autism-microbiome research
is an example of a field that has generated its own momentum,
without necessarily going anywhere"
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Cork City Council's annual reminder that parking enforcement is just for Christmas and not for the other eleven months of year
November 13, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Cork City Council's annual reminder that parking enforcement is just for Christmas and not for the other eleven months of year
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We did a thing. 😬
The link between the gut #microbiome and autism is not backed by science, researchers say.
Read the full opinion piece in @cp-neuron.bsky.social: spkl.io/63322AbxpA
@wiringthebrain.bsky.social, @statsepi.bsky.social, & @deevybee.bsky.social
Read the full opinion piece in @cp-neuron.bsky.social: spkl.io/63322AbxpA
@wiringthebrain.bsky.social, @statsepi.bsky.social, & @deevybee.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We did a thing. 😬
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Just to draw your attention to the HPSC's
truly excellent data hub for respiratory illnesses. A great investment in disease surveillance capacity paying off.
@hpscireland.bsky.social
respiratoryvirus.hpsc.ie
truly excellent data hub for respiratory illnesses. A great investment in disease surveillance capacity paying off.
@hpscireland.bsky.social
respiratoryvirus.hpsc.ie
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Just to draw your attention to the HPSC's
truly excellent data hub for respiratory illnesses. A great investment in disease surveillance capacity paying off.
@hpscireland.bsky.social
respiratoryvirus.hpsc.ie
truly excellent data hub for respiratory illnesses. A great investment in disease surveillance capacity paying off.
@hpscireland.bsky.social
respiratoryvirus.hpsc.ie
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ooof this feels like most every university rn
November 12, 2025 at 3:28 AM
ooof this feels like most every university rn
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TFW the data are so fraudulent* you have to learn how to create colour-coded spreadsheets in R to show all the patterns 😂
*allegedly. (is this enough? don't sue me xx)
*allegedly. (is this enough? don't sue me xx)
November 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
TFW the data are so fraudulent* you have to learn how to create colour-coded spreadsheets in R to show all the patterns 😂
*allegedly. (is this enough? don't sue me xx)
*allegedly. (is this enough? don't sue me xx)
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Hope he’s okay. Can’t help but notice RFK making the speediest possible exit directly away from the man in need of support. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Secretary for Health and Human Services of the great USA
holy shit -- one of Trump's toadies just passed out and the White House event is brought to an abrupt end
November 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Hope he’s okay. Can’t help but notice RFK making the speediest possible exit directly away from the man in need of support. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Secretary for Health and Human Services of the great USA
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A meme template is born
November 6, 2025 at 8:32 PM
A meme template is born
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Seven years ago, and last year.
November 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Seven years ago, and last year.
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One thing that always identifies charlatans - they blame patients when their treatment fails.
November 3, 2025 at 6:14 AM
One thing that always identifies charlatans - they blame patients when their treatment fails.
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There are a lot, really a lot, of Irish institutions, public bodies and politicians who need to follow suit. Far too many still there, and there is zero excuse for remaining on that rancid platform.
www.ria.ie/2025/05/01/t...
www.ria.ie/2025/05/01/t...
The Royal Irish Academy is ceasing activity on X (Twitter) - Royal Irish Academy
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour. Therefor...
www.ria.ie
November 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM
There are a lot, really a lot, of Irish institutions, public bodies and politicians who need to follow suit. Far too many still there, and there is zero excuse for remaining on that rancid platform.
www.ria.ie/2025/05/01/t...
www.ria.ie/2025/05/01/t...
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I've been getting back into the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series after many years, and the most relatable part is how everyday objects like doors and elevators have been imbued with artificial intelligence and it just makes them obnoxious and frustrating to use and everyone hates it.
November 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I've been getting back into the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series after many years, and the most relatable part is how everyday objects like doors and elevators have been imbued with artificial intelligence and it just makes them obnoxious and frustrating to use and everyone hates it.
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Python was awarded a funding grant, funding grant asked Python foundation to remove all diversity and inclusion initiatives they have.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
Please read our statement, share it with your networks, and support us if you can. www.python.org/sponsors/app... psfmember.org/civicrm/cont...
October 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Python was awarded a funding grant, funding grant asked Python foundation to remove all diversity and inclusion initiatives they have.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
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Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.
June 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.
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This bears repeating.
October 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
This bears repeating.
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This video shows the exact moment the garda van was set alight in Citywest last Tuesday night. Aside from the arson of the garda van. The so called 'patriots' set the tricolour on fire to commit the arson.
(Video credit Padraig O'Reilly Photojournalist)
(Video credit Padraig O'Reilly Photojournalist)
October 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
This video shows the exact moment the garda van was set alight in Citywest last Tuesday night. Aside from the arson of the garda van. The so called 'patriots' set the tricolour on fire to commit the arson.
(Video credit Padraig O'Reilly Photojournalist)
(Video credit Padraig O'Reilly Photojournalist)
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On the night we elect his successor, this man, this artist, is in my thoughts.
What service he has given us.
Not only as President but as our first Minister for the Arts. This photo I took on Inis Oirr in 2021 is one of my most treasured. Go raibh maith aige. #Aras25
What service he has given us.
Not only as President but as our first Minister for the Arts. This photo I took on Inis Oirr in 2021 is one of my most treasured. Go raibh maith aige. #Aras25
October 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
On the night we elect his successor, this man, this artist, is in my thoughts.
What service he has given us.
Not only as President but as our first Minister for the Arts. This photo I took on Inis Oirr in 2021 is one of my most treasured. Go raibh maith aige. #Aras25
What service he has given us.
Not only as President but as our first Minister for the Arts. This photo I took on Inis Oirr in 2021 is one of my most treasured. Go raibh maith aige. #Aras25
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Reliable healthcare starts with reliable data.
Data managers in Registered CTUs ensure the accuracy, integrity, & security of data enabling evidence-based decisions to be made into treatment options.
Find guidance here ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/is-data-mana...
#WorldEBHCDay #UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalTrials
Data managers in Registered CTUs ensure the accuracy, integrity, & security of data enabling evidence-based decisions to be made into treatment options.
Find guidance here ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/is-data-mana...
#WorldEBHCDay #UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalTrials
October 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Reliable healthcare starts with reliable data.
Data managers in Registered CTUs ensure the accuracy, integrity, & security of data enabling evidence-based decisions to be made into treatment options.
Find guidance here ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/is-data-mana...
#WorldEBHCDay #UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalTrials
Data managers in Registered CTUs ensure the accuracy, integrity, & security of data enabling evidence-based decisions to be made into treatment options.
Find guidance here ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/is-data-mana...
#WorldEBHCDay #UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalTrials
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🔺️ ⚠️ Heads up for Cork Nth Central voters who normally vote at the Hall at Trinity Church, end of Summerhill: works there mean your polling station has moved to City Hall.
That is stated on your polling card, but the change is not well flagged.
Reposts appreciated. People may miss out. #aras25
That is stated on your polling card, but the change is not well flagged.
Reposts appreciated. People may miss out. #aras25
October 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🔺️ ⚠️ Heads up for Cork Nth Central voters who normally vote at the Hall at Trinity Church, end of Summerhill: works there mean your polling station has moved to City Hall.
That is stated on your polling card, but the change is not well flagged.
Reposts appreciated. People may miss out. #aras25
That is stated on your polling card, but the change is not well flagged.
Reposts appreciated. People may miss out. #aras25
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Does your polling station have rhubarb tart? Yeah, I didn't think so 😏 #Áras25
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Does your polling station have a dragon? Yeah, I didn’t think so 😏 #Áras25
October 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Does your polling station have rhubarb tart? Yeah, I didn't think so 😏 #Áras25
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