David Widdick
@davidwiddick.bsky.social
Recovering Post-doc, Walker, Invigilator, TV addict, Cook, Food Obsessive but not a Foodie, Atheist Lover of Churches, History Fan, Big fan of Dogs, Owner of an Arthritic Toe Called Bastard.
A disused turnstile. It seems an odd thing to control access to a graveyard with
November 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A disused turnstile. It seems an odd thing to control access to a graveyard with
Peeking through a hedge near Blofield
November 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Peeking through a hedge near Blofield
Does anyone know why Ranworth Dam on the Norfolk Broads, which is a river, has dam in its name. Does local dialect have a different meaning for dam that that of standard English?
November 27, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Does anyone know why Ranworth Dam on the Norfolk Broads, which is a river, has dam in its name. Does local dialect have a different meaning for dam that that of standard English?
The moon was up this afternoon.
November 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The moon was up this afternoon.
St Helen’s with the sun shining though
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
St Helen’s with the sun shining though
Leading to Sotshole Broad
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Leading to Sotshole Broad
The sun disappears behind Blofield Heath.
November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The sun disappears behind Blofield Heath.
All St’s Pankworth. The chancel and the nave are bit draughty but the west end is welcoming.
November 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
All St’s Pankworth. The chancel and the nave are bit draughty but the west end is welcoming.
A field of sage
November 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
A field of sage
Lovely afternoon for a walk. Off to All Saints (ruin) then St Helen’s at Ranworth
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Lovely afternoon for a walk. Off to All Saints (ruin) then St Helen’s at Ranworth
Some interesting fungi/lichens/slimemolds 🤷♂️ from today’s walk along the pingo way.
November 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Some interesting fungi/lichens/slimemolds 🤷♂️ from today’s walk along the pingo way.
I just watched episode 4 of Kingdom on the BBC iPlayer. I love Cape Hunting Dogs. They’re such loyal creatures. Poor Flint’s fate has gutted me. I swear you can hear David Attenborough’s voice break. 😞
November 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I just watched episode 4 of Kingdom on the BBC iPlayer. I love Cape Hunting Dogs. They’re such loyal creatures. Poor Flint’s fate has gutted me. I swear you can hear David Attenborough’s voice break. 😞
Ink caps (I think) on the riverside walk behind Norwich cathedral
November 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Ink caps (I think) on the riverside walk behind Norwich cathedral
A fading poppy on my street
November 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
A fading poppy on my street
Reposted by David Widdick
BRAND NEW SENTENCE LEVEL RESEARCH
Dinidorid stinkbug females are armed with leg holsters containing cordyceps species that they use to inoculate their egg clusters & grow a fuzzy fungal blankie that excludes parasitic wasps.
There is a LOT going on down there! #虫🌎
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Dinidorid stinkbug females are armed with leg holsters containing cordyceps species that they use to inoculate their egg clusters & grow a fuzzy fungal blankie that excludes parasitic wasps.
There is a LOT going on down there! #虫🌎
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
October 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
BRAND NEW SENTENCE LEVEL RESEARCH
Dinidorid stinkbug females are armed with leg holsters containing cordyceps species that they use to inoculate their egg clusters & grow a fuzzy fungal blankie that excludes parasitic wasps.
There is a LOT going on down there! #虫🌎
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Dinidorid stinkbug females are armed with leg holsters containing cordyceps species that they use to inoculate their egg clusters & grow a fuzzy fungal blankie that excludes parasitic wasps.
There is a LOT going on down there! #虫🌎
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
May I help speed up your donning of boots for walkies by standing here?
October 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
May I help speed up your donning of boots for walkies by standing here?
The bottom line here is Norwich Market has 7 other empty stalls and it forces a well loved ice cream business to close because it won’t open in the winter… www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ice cream stall quits Norwich Market in row over lease
Lakenham Creamery owns the historic Aldous brand, which had been on the market since 1937.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The bottom line here is Norwich Market has 7 other empty stalls and it forces a well loved ice cream business to close because it won’t open in the winter… www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by David Widdick
October 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
An interesting memorial in Earlham Cemetery
October 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
An interesting memorial in Earlham Cemetery
Reposted by David Widdick
We have a PhD opportunity available in our group @johninnescentre.bsky.social through the NRP Doctoral Training Partnership. Help us uncover the Hidden Diversity of Bacterial NLRs.
Start date: October 2026. For more information and how to apply👉 biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/projects/bey...
Start date: October 2026. For more information and how to apply👉 biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/projects/bey...
Beyond Immunity: Uncovering the Hidden Diversity of Bacterial NLRs (SCHLIMPERT_J26DTP) | Doctoral Training Partnership
Join us in exploring the hidden functions of ancient immune proteins in bacteria. Bacteria, like plants and animals, have evolved sophisticated systems to detect and respond to threats.
biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk
October 13, 2025 at 6:46 AM
We have a PhD opportunity available in our group @johninnescentre.bsky.social through the NRP Doctoral Training Partnership. Help us uncover the Hidden Diversity of Bacterial NLRs.
Start date: October 2026. For more information and how to apply👉 biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/projects/bey...
Start date: October 2026. For more information and how to apply👉 biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/projects/bey...
Reposted by David Widdick
UK businesses using American English in their advertising should be liquidated and the proceeds given to charity.
October 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
UK businesses using American English in their advertising should be liquidated and the proceeds given to charity.
Reposted by David Widdick
and Staphylococcus story in this paper....
www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/jour...
All dependent on friends in @universityofhull.bsky.social Michelle Rudden, Holly Wilkinson and Matt Hardman & co., & Unilever colleagues Barry Murphy, Jo Hunt & Rob Cornmell & Yorkies @seanmeaden.bsky.social
www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/jour...
All dependent on friends in @universityofhull.bsky.social Michelle Rudden, Holly Wilkinson and Matt Hardman & co., & Unilever colleagues Barry Murphy, Jo Hunt & Rob Cornmell & Yorkies @seanmeaden.bsky.social
High-resolution Staphylococcus profiling reveals intra-species diversity in a single skin niche
The skin microbiome is dominated by a few key genera, among which Staphylococcus is one of the most well characterized. Recent studies have examined the roles of various Staphylococcus species such as...
www.microbiologyresearch.org
October 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
and Staphylococcus story in this paper....
www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/jour...
All dependent on friends in @universityofhull.bsky.social Michelle Rudden, Holly Wilkinson and Matt Hardman & co., & Unilever colleagues Barry Murphy, Jo Hunt & Rob Cornmell & Yorkies @seanmeaden.bsky.social
www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/jour...
All dependent on friends in @universityofhull.bsky.social Michelle Rudden, Holly Wilkinson and Matt Hardman & co., & Unilever colleagues Barry Murphy, Jo Hunt & Rob Cornmell & Yorkies @seanmeaden.bsky.social
Apples disguised as plums
October 11, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Apples disguised as plums