Kit Yates
@kityates.bsky.social
Author.
Prof of Math Bio and Public Engagement.
Member of Independent Sage since October 2020.
@Kit_Yates_Maths on twitter
Books -
Math(s) of Life and Death
How to Expect the Unexpected
Get them here: https://tinyurl.com/37rx2yuv
He/Him
Prof of Math Bio and Public Engagement.
Member of Independent Sage since October 2020.
@Kit_Yates_Maths on twitter
Books -
Math(s) of Life and Death
How to Expect the Unexpected
Get them here: https://tinyurl.com/37rx2yuv
He/Him
So judgy.
Especially from such a filthy sign.
Especially from such a filthy sign.
November 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
So judgy.
Especially from such a filthy sign.
Especially from such a filthy sign.
Reposted by Kit Yates
Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
November 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Reposted by Kit Yates
Register by 17 November: GW4 ECR Mathematical Biology
Workshop at the University of Bath - Registration Form – Fill in form
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November 6, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Register by 17 November: GW4 ECR Mathematical Biology
Workshop at the University of Bath - Registration Form – Fill in form
forms.office.com/e/EDNzGsjVP2
@ruthbowness.bsky.social
@kityates.bsky.social
@3113n.bsky.social
@kylewedgwood.bsky.social
Workshop at the University of Bath - Registration Form – Fill in form
forms.office.com/e/EDNzGsjVP2
@ruthbowness.bsky.social
@kityates.bsky.social
@3113n.bsky.social
@kylewedgwood.bsky.social
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The early flu season in England continues to build, while the latest Covid wave continues to recede.
Latest UKHSA hospital admission data up to 27 Oct.
Latest UKHSA hospital admission data up to 27 Oct.
November 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The early flu season in England continues to build, while the latest Covid wave continues to recede.
Latest UKHSA hospital admission data up to 27 Oct.
Latest UKHSA hospital admission data up to 27 Oct.
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Great thread for #TeamCompSci
I know @advanced-ict.info will be on this like a shot, with a coded solution :)
I know @advanced-ict.info will be on this like a shot, with a coded solution :)
It took just 8 minutes for thieves to steal the Napoleonic-era crown jewels from the Louvre. There weren't enough cameras and the ones there were there were facing the wrong way.
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
Where are the Louvre jewels now and can France get them back?
Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.
www.bbc.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Great thread for #TeamCompSci
I know @advanced-ict.info will be on this like a shot, with a coded solution :)
I know @advanced-ict.info will be on this like a shot, with a coded solution :)
Reposted by Kit Yates
"...only minor differences between individuals who believe in misinformation & those who endorse conspiracy theories.
Both belief types are fueled by a general conspiracy mentality, the view that truth is political, & alternative media use."
misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/not-...
Both belief types are fueled by a general conspiracy mentality, the view that truth is political, & alternative media use."
misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/not-...
Not so different after all? Antecedents of believing in misinformation and conspiracy theories on COVID-19 | HKS Misinformation Review
Misinformation and conspiracy theories are often grouped together, but do people believe in them for the same reasons? This study examines how these conceptually distinct forms of deceptive content ar...
misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu
November 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
"...only minor differences between individuals who believe in misinformation & those who endorse conspiracy theories.
Both belief types are fueled by a general conspiracy mentality, the view that truth is political, & alternative media use."
misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/not-...
Both belief types are fueled by a general conspiracy mentality, the view that truth is political, & alternative media use."
misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/not-...
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Nigel Farage is wrong about the European Convention on Human Rights.
He thinks we should leave the ECHR to reduce migration.
But not only do just a tiny number of immigration cases rely on human rights, leaving the ECHR would be an unmitigated disaster ⬇️
https://goodlaw.social/ngjm
He thinks we should leave the ECHR to reduce migration.
But not only do just a tiny number of immigration cases rely on human rights, leaving the ECHR would be an unmitigated disaster ⬇️
https://goodlaw.social/ngjm
Nigel Farage is wrong about the European Convention on Human Rights | Good Law Project
The Reform leader is unveiling legislation to leave the ECHR. His arguments are wrong – and that move would be a disaster.
goodlaw.social
November 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Nigel Farage is wrong about the European Convention on Human Rights.
He thinks we should leave the ECHR to reduce migration.
But not only do just a tiny number of immigration cases rely on human rights, leaving the ECHR would be an unmitigated disaster ⬇️
https://goodlaw.social/ngjm
He thinks we should leave the ECHR to reduce migration.
But not only do just a tiny number of immigration cases rely on human rights, leaving the ECHR would be an unmitigated disaster ⬇️
https://goodlaw.social/ngjm
Reposted by Kit Yates
So Nigel Farage, who spent a huge chunk of his speech today attacking plans to raise even the slightest of taxes on the wealthy, thinks one of the biggest problems facing the UK is that young people on the minimum wage are being paid too much
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
Nigel Farage Says Minimum Wage Should Be Cut for Young People
The Reform leader said cutting the minimum wage for young people would boost business, as he attacked plans to raise taxes on the wealthy
bylinetimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
So Nigel Farage, who spent a huge chunk of his speech today attacking plans to raise even the slightest of taxes on the wealthy, thinks one of the biggest problems facing the UK is that young people on the minimum wage are being paid too much
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
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Our new paper:
Science for Pandemic Preparedness: A precautionary framework
dx.doi.org/10.1111/jep....
Science for Pandemic Preparedness: A precautionary framework
dx.doi.org/10.1111/jep....
Science for Pandemic Preparedness: A Precautionary Framework
In the early weeks of the pandemic year 2020, health agencies were slow to warn of the potential for a global health emergency while scientists waited for ‘sufficient’ evidence of human-to-human tran...
dx.doi.org
November 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Our new paper:
Science for Pandemic Preparedness: A precautionary framework
dx.doi.org/10.1111/jep....
Science for Pandemic Preparedness: A precautionary framework
dx.doi.org/10.1111/jep....
As a dad who loves maths and Christmas (and bad jokes) I could not love this more.
November 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
As a dad who loves maths and Christmas (and bad jokes) I could not love this more.
Reposted by Kit Yates
My security consultancy top tip -
Whenever a manager/client/ consultant says to you words to the effect of:
"It's a calculated risk"
You say back "Great - can I see the math?"
Kit here has the math - great thread
Whenever a manager/client/ consultant says to you words to the effect of:
"It's a calculated risk"
You say back "Great - can I see the math?"
Kit here has the math - great thread
It took just 8 minutes for thieves to steal the Napoleonic-era crown jewels from the Louvre. There weren't enough cameras and the ones there were there were facing the wrong way.
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
Where are the Louvre jewels now and can France get them back?
Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.
www.bbc.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
My security consultancy top tip -
Whenever a manager/client/ consultant says to you words to the effect of:
"It's a calculated risk"
You say back "Great - can I see the math?"
Kit here has the math - great thread
Whenever a manager/client/ consultant says to you words to the effect of:
"It's a calculated risk"
You say back "Great - can I see the math?"
Kit here has the math - great thread
Reposted by Kit Yates
This is class.
It took just 8 minutes for thieves to steal the Napoleonic-era crown jewels from the Louvre. There weren't enough cameras and the ones there were there were facing the wrong way.
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
Where are the Louvre jewels now and can France get them back?
Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.
www.bbc.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
This is class.
Reposted by Kit Yates
Never underestimate the maths! 😄
It took just 8 minutes for thieves to steal the Napoleonic-era crown jewels from the Louvre. There weren't enough cameras and the ones there were there were facing the wrong way.
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
Where are the Louvre jewels now and can France get them back?
Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.
www.bbc.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Never underestimate the maths! 😄
Reposted by Kit Yates
A brilliant elegant mathematical solution! Love it.
It took just 8 minutes for thieves to steal the Napoleonic-era crown jewels from the Louvre. There weren't enough cameras and the ones there were there were facing the wrong way.
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
Where are the Louvre jewels now and can France get them back?
Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.
www.bbc.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
A brilliant elegant mathematical solution! Love it.
Reposted by Kit Yates
This thread is a joy ⬇️
It took just 8 minutes for thieves to steal the Napoleonic-era crown jewels from the Louvre. There weren't enough cameras and the ones there were there were facing the wrong way.
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
Where are the Louvre jewels now and can France get them back?
Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.
www.bbc.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This thread is a joy ⬇️
Reposted by Kit Yates
I just love this.👇
It took just 8 minutes for thieves to steal the Napoleonic-era crown jewels from the Louvre. There weren't enough cameras and the ones there were there were facing the wrong way.
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
Where are the Louvre jewels now and can France get them back?
Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.
www.bbc.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I just love this.👇
Reposted by Kit Yates
It took just 8 minutes for thieves to steal the Napoleonic-era crown jewels from the Louvre. There weren't enough cameras and the ones there were there were facing the wrong way.
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
Where are the Louvre jewels now and can France get them back?
Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.
www.bbc.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:02 AM
It took just 8 minutes for thieves to steal the Napoleonic-era crown jewels from the Louvre. There weren't enough cameras and the ones there were there were facing the wrong way.
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
Imagine the scenes at our house when this came up as the answer to a maths question!
November 1, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Imagine the scenes at our house when this came up as the answer to a maths question!
It took just 8 minutes for thieves to steal the Napoleonic-era crown jewels from the Louvre. There weren't enough cameras and the ones there were there were facing the wrong way.
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
Where are the Louvre jewels now and can France get them back?
Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.
www.bbc.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:02 AM
It took just 8 minutes for thieves to steal the Napoleonic-era crown jewels from the Louvre. There weren't enough cameras and the ones there were there were facing the wrong way.
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
Could a 50-year-old maths problem have foiled the heist?
🧵
www.bbc.com/news/art...
1/9
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“Social network Bluesky, which on Friday announced a new milestone of 40 million users, will soon start testing “dislikes” as a way to improve personalization on its main Discover feed and others.”
techcrunch.com/2025/10/31/b...
👍 👎 ?
techcrunch.com/2025/10/31/b...
👍 👎 ?
Bluesky hits 40 million users, introduces 'dislikes' beta | TechCrunch
As users "dislike" posts, the system will learn what sort of content they want to see less of. This will help to inform more than just how content is ranked in feeds, but also reply rankings.
techcrunch.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:24 PM
“Social network Bluesky, which on Friday announced a new milestone of 40 million users, will soon start testing “dislikes” as a way to improve personalization on its main Discover feed and others.”
techcrunch.com/2025/10/31/b...
👍 👎 ?
techcrunch.com/2025/10/31/b...
👍 👎 ?
Reposted by Kit Yates
We've just launched the first large, site-less (home, direct to participant) randomized trial for treatment of #LongCovid, testing tirzepatide (a GLP-1 drug) vs placebo. Please help spread the word
www.scripps.edu/news-and-eve...
www.scripps.edu/news-and-eve...
Scripps Research scientists launch new digital clinical trial to test repurposed drug for long COVID symptom relief
www.scripps.edu
October 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We've just launched the first large, site-less (home, direct to participant) randomized trial for treatment of #LongCovid, testing tirzepatide (a GLP-1 drug) vs placebo. Please help spread the word
www.scripps.edu/news-and-eve...
www.scripps.edu/news-and-eve...
“Social network Bluesky, which on Friday announced a new milestone of 40 million users, will soon start testing “dislikes” as a way to improve personalization on its main Discover feed and others.”
techcrunch.com/2025/10/31/b...
👍 👎 ?
techcrunch.com/2025/10/31/b...
👍 👎 ?
Bluesky hits 40 million users, introduces 'dislikes' beta | TechCrunch
As users "dislike" posts, the system will learn what sort of content they want to see less of. This will help to inform more than just how content is ranked in feeds, but also reply rankings.
techcrunch.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:24 PM
“Social network Bluesky, which on Friday announced a new milestone of 40 million users, will soon start testing “dislikes” as a way to improve personalization on its main Discover feed and others.”
techcrunch.com/2025/10/31/b...
👍 👎 ?
techcrunch.com/2025/10/31/b...
👍 👎 ?
“I haven’t seen violence like this since Rwanda. The velocity and ferocity of the RSF killing civilians since Sunday is unlike anything I’ve seen in 26 years of doing this work”
Incredibly bleak situation in Sudan.
Incredibly bleak situation in Sudan.
“Individuals on the ground sent a message that reached us Monday morning that 1,200 were dead,” Nathaniel Raymond, the lab’s executive director, said. “By that evening, they said 10,000. By Tuesday, we couldn’t reach them anymore. We assume our ground contacts are dead.”
Yale lab reports mass killings in Sudan, calls for student activism
The Humanitarian Research Lab was told this week that over 10,000 people in Sudan were killed within three days.
yaledailynews.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:19 PM
“I haven’t seen violence like this since Rwanda. The velocity and ferocity of the RSF killing civilians since Sunday is unlike anything I’ve seen in 26 years of doing this work”
Incredibly bleak situation in Sudan.
Incredibly bleak situation in Sudan.
Reposted by Kit Yates
A feature in Nature examines what journals are doing to confirm that the authors of a research paper are legitimate, and the downsides of more intense identity checks. #Academicsky 🧪
How to spot fake scientists and stop them from publishing papers
Journals are considering doing identity checks to expose fake authors — but there are downsides.
go.nature.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:10 PM
A feature in Nature examines what journals are doing to confirm that the authors of a research paper are legitimate, and the downsides of more intense identity checks. #Academicsky 🧪
Just had some one dressed as Darth Vader at the door trick or treating.
He didn’t look surprised when I offered him the sweet bowl.
Must have felt my presents.
He didn’t look surprised when I offered him the sweet bowl.
Must have felt my presents.
October 31, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Just had some one dressed as Darth Vader at the door trick or treating.
He didn’t look surprised when I offered him the sweet bowl.
Must have felt my presents.
He didn’t look surprised when I offered him the sweet bowl.
Must have felt my presents.