Every scientist, long before they were a scientist, was a little kid who stood in front of a fish tank or stared up at the stars or turned over a rock to look at the bugs underneath and said “wow”. On the best days, working in science still feels like that.

Only 5% of teachers report having had very good sleep. I wonder how this compares to other professions.

Five years ago today. A bit of Norfolk blue sky on Bluesky.

Psst…You want to know about the NASA website that spells out your name in Landsat imagery. 🧪

landsat.gsfc.nasa.gov/apps/YourNam...

What are some things in your country that are treated as private commodities, but should be public goods (or services)?

I'll start. Here in the UK: water.

As disorder gripped the country, the community of Lincoln united to reject anti-migrant street violence | Richard Hall

I made two Starter Packs of journalists who work on climate, energy, and the environment.

Here’s the first one (I ran out of room so there’s another). I hope it’s useful and please let me know if there’s someone else I should add (to the second one).

go.bsky.app/2TNd1Ya

Substitute “school” for “subject” and there are good principals here for leadership at all levels. Stay humble, make time to think and implement in a non-threatening way.