Cuthbert Shaw
@cuthbot.bsky.social
I mainly lurk, but if I do post will usually be on nuclear physics or radiation & environmental protection & monitoring.
There's no justification to be on Twitter, you will convince no one, there is no glorious crusade, you are simply enabling Elmo.
There's no justification to be on Twitter, you will convince no one, there is no glorious crusade, you are simply enabling Elmo.
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Cuthbert Shaw
@cuthbot.bsky.social
· Sep 6
What is common knowledge in your field but shocks outsiders?
That around 20% of the population of the UK have poor literacy skills - skills at a level that impacts on their ability to navigate every day life. In Wales 12% have very poor skills.
The percentage among prisoners is higher.
That around 20% of the population of the UK have poor literacy skills - skills at a level that impacts on their ability to navigate every day life. In Wales 12% have very poor skills.
The percentage among prisoners is higher.
What is common knowledge in your field but shocks outsiders?
No-one is reading your personal statement about how you've always dreamed about going into the profession your course will allow you to access. Also, if you dreamt of being a barrister at 5, seek help.
No-one is reading your personal statement about how you've always dreamed about going into the profession your course will allow you to access. Also, if you dreamt of being a barrister at 5, seek help.
What is common knowledge in your field but shocks outsiders?
After thirteen and a half years no radiation related deaths or acute diseases have been observed and no measurable radiogenic medical consequences are expected from all of the Fukushima radiation emitted.
After thirteen and a half years no radiation related deaths or acute diseases have been observed and no measurable radiogenic medical consequences are expected from all of the Fukushima radiation emitted.
Robert is well worth a follow if you wish to learn about so many things nuclear.
The American Nuclear Society awarded me the Landis Public Communication & Education Award
November 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Robert is well worth a follow if you wish to learn about so many things nuclear.
China might not be wrong on this one!
To be honest, I prefer this to free speech for all (idiots)
“China has officially changed the rules for online creators. As of October 25, influencers in the country must show real-world qualifications before posting about sensitive topics like medicine, law, education, or finance.”
“China has officially changed the rules for online creators. As of October 25, influencers in the country must show real-world qualifications before posting about sensitive topics like medicine, law, education, or finance.”
New China law fines influencers if they discuss ‘serious’ topics without a degree - Dexerto
As of October 25, China influencers must show real-world qualifications before posting about sensitive topics like medicine or law.
www.dexerto.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:18 PM
China might not be wrong on this one!
Oh the BBC that sweet summer child, no it's not rock bottom.
That'll be just shortly after Brian, the lifer, decides to play a game of drop the soap in the prison shower.
That'll be just shortly after Brian, the lifer, decides to play a game of drop the soap in the prison shower.
October 31, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Oh the BBC that sweet summer child, no it's not rock bottom.
That'll be just shortly after Brian, the lifer, decides to play a game of drop the soap in the prison shower.
That'll be just shortly after Brian, the lifer, decides to play a game of drop the soap in the prison shower.
The problem with radiation hormesis is it cannot be legislated for, not in today's world.
100 people exposed to radiation 5 avoided cancer & 1 got it, the net positive against the societal norm is obvious but the 1 person could sue saying you gave me cancer.
Watch the video though it is very good.
100 people exposed to radiation 5 avoided cancer & 1 got it, the net positive against the societal norm is obvious but the 1 person could sue saying you gave me cancer.
Watch the video though it is very good.
Radiation therapy is focused, expose the whole body to that dose you would 100% die.
Everyone knows LNT is flawed but it's the best we have because you cannot know where the net negative effect starts for different people. Implement a system based on hormesis you open yourself to legal nightmare.
Everyone knows LNT is flawed but it's the best we have because you cannot know where the net negative effect starts for different people. Implement a system based on hormesis you open yourself to legal nightmare.
October 29, 2025 at 9:25 AM
The problem with radiation hormesis is it cannot be legislated for, not in today's world.
100 people exposed to radiation 5 avoided cancer & 1 got it, the net positive against the societal norm is obvious but the 1 person could sue saying you gave me cancer.
Watch the video though it is very good.
100 people exposed to radiation 5 avoided cancer & 1 got it, the net positive against the societal norm is obvious but the 1 person could sue saying you gave me cancer.
Watch the video though it is very good.
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![Comic. Confusion matrix showing renditions of different combinations, colored yellow, tan, or gray. [Air: gamma rays Y, neutrons Y, alpha particles G, light Y, sound Y, heat Y, swords Y, toxic dust Y, radio Y, sharks G] [Lead: gamma rays G, neutrons T, alpha particles G, light G, Sound Y, heat Y, swords G, toxic dust T, radio G, sharks G] [Water: gamma rays T, neutrons G, alpha particles G, light T, sound Y, heat Y, swords Y, toxic dust Y, radio G, sharks Y] [Vacuum: gamma rays Y, neutrons Y, alpha particles Y, light Y, sound G, heat T, swords Y, toxic dust Y, radio Y, sharks G] [Oven mitts: gamma rays Y, neutrons Y, alpha particles G, light G, sound T, heat G, swords Y, toxic dust Y, radio Y, sharks Y] [Armor: gamma rays Y, neutrons Y, alpha particles G, light G, sound Y, heat Y, swords G, toxic dust Y, radio G, sharks T] [Biohazard suit: gamma rays Y, neutrons Y, alpha particles G, light G, sound Y, heat Y, swords Y, toxic dust G, radio Y, sharks Y] [Faraday cage: gamma rays Y, neutrons Y, alpha particles Y, light Y, sound Y, heat Y, swords Y, toxic dust Y, radio G, sharks Y] [Shark cage: gamma rays Y, neutrons Y, alpha particles Y, light Y, sound Y, heat Y, swords Y, toxic dust Y, radio Y, sharks G]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreib7rzofmrqb5cvnyccnb7ftj6qroxtp55i4dqqnbp2ozun6gaxbkm@jpeg)
October 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Reposted by Cuthbert Shaw
Nuclear waste issues are predominantly political
October 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Nuclear waste issues are predominantly political
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Nuclear reactor physics from the HBO miniseries on Chernobyl
October 14, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Nuclear reactor physics from the HBO miniseries on Chernobyl
Question, how does one actually eat bombay mix in a restaurant?
1) Use your fingers and end up wearing half of it.
2) Nose bag the whole bowl and never get invited out again.
3) Use a spoon and look like an utter sociopath.
This is the real dilemma of the day!
1) Use your fingers and end up wearing half of it.
2) Nose bag the whole bowl and never get invited out again.
3) Use a spoon and look like an utter sociopath.
This is the real dilemma of the day!
October 15, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Question, how does one actually eat bombay mix in a restaurant?
1) Use your fingers and end up wearing half of it.
2) Nose bag the whole bowl and never get invited out again.
3) Use a spoon and look like an utter sociopath.
This is the real dilemma of the day!
1) Use your fingers and end up wearing half of it.
2) Nose bag the whole bowl and never get invited out again.
3) Use a spoon and look like an utter sociopath.
This is the real dilemma of the day!
Reposted by Cuthbert Shaw
Trump "overlooked" for the Nobel Peace Prize according to the Guardian. In the same way he was overlooked for the prizes in physics and literature, I suppose.
October 10, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Trump "overlooked" for the Nobel Peace Prize according to the Guardian. In the same way he was overlooked for the prizes in physics and literature, I suppose.
Hi @theguardian.com
Sorry to be a pedant, but I found a minor typographical fault in a headline, so I corrected it for you. You're welcome.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Sorry to be a pedant, but I found a minor typographical fault in a headline, so I corrected it for you. You're welcome.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
October 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Hi @theguardian.com
Sorry to be a pedant, but I found a minor typographical fault in a headline, so I corrected it for you. You're welcome.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Sorry to be a pedant, but I found a minor typographical fault in a headline, so I corrected it for you. You're welcome.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
So yea someone should get rinsed or handling needs to be audited, but damn some of the tabloid headlines linked to this ...
They wouldn't generate quite as much outrage if the headline went something long the lines of;
"Shrimps with the same levels of radiation as bananas found in the US."
They wouldn't generate quite as much outrage if the headline went something long the lines of;
"Shrimps with the same levels of radiation as bananas found in the US."
Indonesia says it is in touch with nuclear watchdog, United States on radioactive shrimp
Indonesia is providing regular updates to the global nuclear watchdog and the United States regarding its probe into the detection of a radioactive element in a consignment of shrimp, Indonesian authorities said on Tuesday.
www.reuters.com
September 30, 2025 at 11:57 AM
So yea someone should get rinsed or handling needs to be audited, but damn some of the tabloid headlines linked to this ...
They wouldn't generate quite as much outrage if the headline went something long the lines of;
"Shrimps with the same levels of radiation as bananas found in the US."
They wouldn't generate quite as much outrage if the headline went something long the lines of;
"Shrimps with the same levels of radiation as bananas found in the US."
If a former head of MI5 doesn't know if the UK is at war or not that might be an indication you have a problem.
Britain may already be at war with Russia, former head of MI5 says
Eliza Manningham-Buller points to extent of cyber-attacks and other hostile activity orchestrated by Moscow
www.theguardian.com
September 29, 2025 at 9:29 AM
If a former head of MI5 doesn't know if the UK is at war or not that might be an indication you have a problem.
OK I'm betting on Mads Mikkelsen, any takers?
‘Professional actor’ behind attacks that closed Danish airports, defence minister says
Drones overfly four more airports forcing Aalborg to halt traffic two nights after shutdown at Copenhagen terminals
www.theguardian.com
September 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
OK I'm betting on Mads Mikkelsen, any takers?
Yup, can relate.
July 31, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Yup, can relate.
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The secret German weather station on the Arctic island of Svalbard. Part of the 'Weather War'.
The team, led by Lieutenant Wilhelm Dege, were the last German troops to surrender in WW2, finally doing so FOUR MONTHS after Germany had officially surrendered.
It was not for want of trying. /1
The team, led by Lieutenant Wilhelm Dege, were the last German troops to surrender in WW2, finally doing so FOUR MONTHS after Germany had officially surrendered.
It was not for want of trying. /1
June 28, 2025 at 6:51 AM
The secret German weather station on the Arctic island of Svalbard. Part of the 'Weather War'.
The team, led by Lieutenant Wilhelm Dege, were the last German troops to surrender in WW2, finally doing so FOUR MONTHS after Germany had officially surrendered.
It was not for want of trying. /1
The team, led by Lieutenant Wilhelm Dege, were the last German troops to surrender in WW2, finally doing so FOUR MONTHS after Germany had officially surrendered.
It was not for want of trying. /1
So much radiation fear in one article.
Whoever raised their eye brows clearly didn't understand free release. Total activity is important weight is irrelevant.
Headline isn't clickbait if they write legal release of rock ore raises background radiation by infinitesimally small amount.
Whoever raised their eye brows clearly didn't understand free release. Total activity is important weight is irrelevant.
Headline isn't clickbait if they write legal release of rock ore raises background radiation by infinitesimally small amount.
Revealed: three tonnes of uranium legally dumped in protected English estuary in nine years
Exclusive: expert raises concerns over quantities allowed to be discharged from nuclear fuel factory near Preston
www.theguardian.com
May 23, 2025 at 8:08 AM
So much radiation fear in one article.
Whoever raised their eye brows clearly didn't understand free release. Total activity is important weight is irrelevant.
Headline isn't clickbait if they write legal release of rock ore raises background radiation by infinitesimally small amount.
Whoever raised their eye brows clearly didn't understand free release. Total activity is important weight is irrelevant.
Headline isn't clickbait if they write legal release of rock ore raises background radiation by infinitesimally small amount.
Well, I suppose it's not the first time the European fashion industry has been militarised.
April 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Well, I suppose it's not the first time the European fashion industry has been militarised.
From the country that gave us Boaty McBoatface this could be entertaining.
Nominate your invertebrate species of the year
We’re asking readers from around the world to nominate their favourite spineless species for our second Invertebrate of the Year competition
www.theguardian.com
February 25, 2025 at 7:42 AM
From the country that gave us Boaty McBoatface this could be entertaining.
Not sure I agree they'd all be dead, but just a 1 year round trip is gonna give you 0.5 - 0.6 Sv. Ignoring an errant CME or two and the dose taken whilst on Mars, there'll certainly be some poisoning but colonisers are sure gonna learn what stochastic effects are!
Elmo is not a genius.
Elmo is not a genius.
All the "there will be colonies on Mars in 4-10 years" stuff from Elon is 100% bullshit. There are a myriad of issues, the main being radiation poisoning. Travelers there now would be dead from cancer before they arrived. This is a MASSIVE issue. We are safe here
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects...
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects...
Effects of ionizing radiation in spaceflight - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
December 30, 2024 at 10:34 PM
Not sure I agree they'd all be dead, but just a 1 year round trip is gonna give you 0.5 - 0.6 Sv. Ignoring an errant CME or two and the dose taken whilst on Mars, there'll certainly be some poisoning but colonisers are sure gonna learn what stochastic effects are!
Elmo is not a genius.
Elmo is not a genius.
This is a brilliant use of AI but would be interesting to see how they intercept the calls and how it works with GDPR etc.
AI Scambaiters: O2 creates AI Granny to waste scammers’ time
YouTube video by O2
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2024 at 11:03 AM
This is a brilliant use of AI but would be interesting to see how they intercept the calls and how it works with GDPR etc.
Anyone remember 20 years ago, when Google portrayed themselves as the cool good guys with bean bag offices, out to stop the evil corporations like Microsoft .....
Why the US wants to force Google to sell Chrome
Why the US wants to force Google to sell Chrome
The Department of Justice suggested it should ‘divest Chrome’ and divest or submit to oversight of Android – seismic challenges for the tech giant
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Google is in trouble. As my colleague Dan…
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Anyone remember 20 years ago, when Google portrayed themselves as the cool good guys with bean bag offices, out to stop the evil corporations like Microsoft .....
I'm really sure there's a comment in here somewhere.
November 25, 2024 at 11:16 AM
I'm really sure there's a comment in here somewhere.
The question on tweet deletion is coming up alot with the latest exodus and this is what I used when the algorithm shadowbanned me to obscurity.
I wish I'd kept my account there and just said I was over here now, but I'm seeing many friendly faces appearing here on a daily basis which is nice!
This is a free way I used when I closed my account many months ago so you don't give money to those who are having to pay Elmo to use his API.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB1-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB1-...
How to delete all your Tweets for free (tutorial)
YouTube video by Luca Hammer
www.youtube.com
November 14, 2024 at 9:32 AM
The question on tweet deletion is coming up alot with the latest exodus and this is what I used when the algorithm shadowbanned me to obscurity.
I wish I'd kept my account there and just said I was over here now, but I'm seeing many friendly faces appearing here on a daily basis which is nice!
Nothing screams blue sky without Chris Hadfield and his version of Space Oddity.
Space Oddity
YouTube video by Chris Hadfield
www.youtube.com
November 12, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Nothing screams blue sky without Chris Hadfield and his version of Space Oddity.