Laurie Winkless
@lauriewinkless.bsky.social
Physicist & science storyteller. 📚#1: SCIENCE AND THE CITY 📚#2: STICKY. Irish in Aotearoa New Zealand. She/her. Massive science nerd, biz owner / self-employed, enthusiastic, outspoken, equity-minded, multi-crafter #ToitūTeTiriti #FreePalestine🇵🇸
Today, my second book-baby turns four! I'm still so proud of Sticky; all the stories, science, and people it featured, and of all the doors it opened for me. Happy birthday lil book ❤️
....Maybe it's finally time to start working on book #3?
....Maybe it's finally time to start working on book #3?
November 11, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Today, my second book-baby turns four! I'm still so proud of Sticky; all the stories, science, and people it featured, and of all the doors it opened for me. Happy birthday lil book ❤️
....Maybe it's finally time to start working on book #3?
....Maybe it's finally time to start working on book #3?
I did eventually make it to the lab. It was a very short visit because of other commitments, but really lovely. I even got to say hello to a few old friends 😊
October 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I did eventually make it to the lab. It was a very short visit because of other commitments, but really lovely. I even got to say hello to a few old friends 😊
Stage 1 of my Europe trip complete: I've spent two wonderful weeks with my family, and delivered talks to the educational institutes that shaped me (St Mary's College Dundalk and Trinity College Dublin)
Stage 2: a trip to Kilkenny to speak at a very cool event, then catch-ups with old friends.
Stage 2: a trip to Kilkenny to speak at a very cool event, then catch-ups with old friends.
October 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Stage 1 of my Europe trip complete: I've spent two wonderful weeks with my family, and delivered talks to the educational institutes that shaped me (St Mary's College Dundalk and Trinity College Dublin)
Stage 2: a trip to Kilkenny to speak at a very cool event, then catch-ups with old friends.
Stage 2: a trip to Kilkenny to speak at a very cool event, then catch-ups with old friends.
Today was a pretty special day. I was invited back by the Physics Dept at my alma mater @tcddublin.bsky.social to give a seminar. It went really well and my two favourite Profs were there! Afterwards, we went to lunch together with the lovely third Prof who made the talk happen 😊 #physics 🧪👩🔬⚛️
October 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Today was a pretty special day. I was invited back by the Physics Dept at my alma mater @tcddublin.bsky.social to give a seminar. It went really well and my two favourite Profs were there! Afterwards, we went to lunch together with the lovely third Prof who made the talk happen 😊 #physics 🧪👩🔬⚛️
Delta (& my husband) are in NZ while I'm visiting my family in Ireland. Doggy daycare tagged me in this video today 🤣😍
October 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Delta (& my husband) are in NZ while I'm visiting my family in Ireland. Doggy daycare tagged me in this video today 🤣😍
Sweet treat acquisition now in progress
September 29, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Sweet treat acquisition now in progress
I walked down the aisle to the Star Wars throne room theme. One reading was from His Dark Materials. At the pub, we had lab glassware for flowers on each table, and trays of Lego for guests to play with instead of favours (everyone loved it & took Lego home). And these were my nails. #nerdwedding
September 28, 2025 at 9:20 AM
I walked down the aisle to the Star Wars throne room theme. One reading was from His Dark Materials. At the pub, we had lab glassware for flowers on each table, and trays of Lego for guests to play with instead of favours (everyone loved it & took Lego home). And these were my nails. #nerdwedding
Seven years ago today, my love and I said 'I do' in the beautiful surrounds of the Royal Society of Chemistry. We then bundled all our guests into a vintage Routemaster and to a bar on the Albert Embankment for dinner, drinks and dancing. The best day ❤️
September 28, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Seven years ago today, my love and I said 'I do' in the beautiful surrounds of the Royal Society of Chemistry. We then bundled all our guests into a vintage Routemaster and to a bar on the Albert Embankment for dinner, drinks and dancing. The best day ❤️
These are what people made in the last plant class (yes they're in teeny terracotta pots)
September 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
These are what people made in the last plant class (yes they're in teeny terracotta pots)
I'm speaking at my old school in a couple of weeks, so had to dig out a photo to include. This is from my final formal day in high school (we still had the exams to go). I'm 17. My shirt is covered in signatures, as was tradition. And if you know me IRL, you won't be surprised by the jewellery 😅
September 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I'm speaking at my old school in a couple of weeks, so had to dig out a photo to include. This is from my final formal day in high school (we still had the exams to go). I'm 17. My shirt is covered in signatures, as was tradition. And if you know me IRL, you won't be surprised by the jewellery 😅
Delta says pōti pōti pōti (vote vote vote)! He also says that you should vote for local & regional representatives who want to build a fairer more sustainable future, not those that promise the impossible (rates aren't going down). And on the Māori wards question, he voted ĀE! (Yes!) #nz
September 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Delta says pōti pōti pōti (vote vote vote)! He also says that you should vote for local & regional representatives who want to build a fairer more sustainable future, not those that promise the impossible (rates aren't going down). And on the Māori wards question, he voted ĀE! (Yes!) #nz
I have a theory about people who choose to install a flagpole in front of their house. All I'll say is (1) this example, which is in my neighbourhood (Petone #nz) fits into that theory, and (2) the home owner is noticeably...selective about the flags they fly (they have no connection to the US)
September 13, 2025 at 6:36 AM
I have a theory about people who choose to install a flagpole in front of their house. All I'll say is (1) this example, which is in my neighbourhood (Petone #nz) fits into that theory, and (2) the home owner is noticeably...selective about the flags they fly (they have no connection to the US)
We're getting ready to vote in a few days ☺️ #dogsatpollingstations #nz
September 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
We're getting ready to vote in a few days ☺️ #dogsatpollingstations #nz
Pōneke pals! Due to illness, there's now a spot available on the needle felted fungi class I'm running at Village Beads Petone THIS SUNDAY. Suitable for total beginners. Book here www.villagebeads.co.nz/store/p/need...
September 8, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Pōneke pals! Due to illness, there's now a spot available on the needle felted fungi class I'm running at Village Beads Petone THIS SUNDAY. Suitable for total beginners. Book here www.villagebeads.co.nz/store/p/need...
Metrology on breakfast television?! YES PLEASE. Delighted to have helped make this happen! Dr Annette Koo (pictured) will shortly depart for Paris where she'll become the Director of BIPM, the global home of measurement share.google/XrzUSia2lDYX... 🧪👩🔬⚛️
September 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Metrology on breakfast television?! YES PLEASE. Delighted to have helped make this happen! Dr Annette Koo (pictured) will shortly depart for Paris where she'll become the Director of BIPM, the global home of measurement share.google/XrzUSia2lDYX... 🧪👩🔬⚛️
Spent some (long overdue) time at my sewing machine this weekend. I made a gift for my MIL - two cushions with linen fronts and velvet backs & velvet piping. And less aesthetically pleasing but much needed - a raincover for my not-at-all waterproof backpack, plus a little storage pouch for it.
August 31, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Spent some (long overdue) time at my sewing machine this weekend. I made a gift for my MIL - two cushions with linen fronts and velvet backs & velvet piping. And less aesthetically pleasing but much needed - a raincover for my not-at-all waterproof backpack, plus a little storage pouch for it.
Visited a fire research lab today. It was fascinating. I'll write a story on it for Forbes soon! 🧪⚛️👩🔬
August 19, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Visited a fire research lab today. It was fascinating. I'll write a story on it for Forbes soon! 🧪⚛️👩🔬
Science and the City - my first book-baby - turns 9 today.
You changed my life, lil book.
Thanks for everything x
👩🔬🧪
You changed my life, lil book.
Thanks for everything x
👩🔬🧪
August 11, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Science and the City - my first book-baby - turns 9 today.
You changed my life, lil book.
Thanks for everything x
👩🔬🧪
You changed my life, lil book.
Thanks for everything x
👩🔬🧪
Just got a 🧪pitch from a PR claiming to work with Colossal (de-extinction chancers). It was a pre-written article claiming the science sector is carrying out "coordinated attacks" on the co. Spy the headline. They asked if I'd publish it on my Forbes column.
Not enough eye rolls on Earth for this 🙄
Not enough eye rolls on Earth for this 🙄
August 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Just got a 🧪pitch from a PR claiming to work with Colossal (de-extinction chancers). It was a pre-written article claiming the science sector is carrying out "coordinated attacks" on the co. Spy the headline. They asked if I'd publish it on my Forbes column.
Not enough eye rolls on Earth for this 🙄
Not enough eye rolls on Earth for this 🙄
The news is bleak. Here's a photo of my dog, Delta, taken by his lovely handler at daycare. You're welcome ❤️ #dogs #dogsofbluesky @weratedogs.com
August 6, 2025 at 5:10 AM
The news is bleak. Here's a photo of my dog, Delta, taken by his lovely handler at daycare. You're welcome ❤️ #dogs #dogsofbluesky @weratedogs.com