Mallaig Science Department
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Some updates from Science Department at Mallaig High School when we have too much time on our hands.
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Carl Sagan's 'Baloney Detection Kit' – a set of tools for sceptical thinking and scientific reasoning from @humanists.uk
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Christmastime at Jodrell Bank! 🎄
The Lovell Telescope in all its glory 🔭❄️
The Lovell Telescope in all its glory 🔭❄️
December 18, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Christmastime at Jodrell Bank! 🎄
The Lovell Telescope in all its glory 🔭❄️
The Lovell Telescope in all its glory 🔭❄️
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Under current climate policies, 79 per cent of the world’s glaciers will disappear by 2100, endangering the water supply for 2 billion people and raising sea levels dramatically
The world will soon be losing 3000 glaciers every year
Under current climate policies, 79 per cent of the world’s glaciers will disappear by 2100, endangering the water supply for 2 billion people and raising sea levels dramatically
www.newscientist.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Under current climate policies, 79 per cent of the world’s glaciers will disappear by 2100, endangering the water supply for 2 billion people and raising sea levels dramatically
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TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
December 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
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ARISS Ops is anticipating the SSTV Series 30-1 event from satellite RS-38S will start around 00:01 UTC on Friday 05-Dec. (7:01 PM ET Thu 04-Dec).
Event is expected to run until December 13. Details in the graphic.
Event is expected to run until December 13. Details in the graphic.
December 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM
ARISS Ops is anticipating the SSTV Series 30-1 event from satellite RS-38S will start around 00:01 UTC on Friday 05-Dec. (7:01 PM ET Thu 04-Dec).
Event is expected to run until December 13. Details in the graphic.
Event is expected to run until December 13. Details in the graphic.
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This once-overlooked invention from the 1800s was crucial in getting astronauts to the Moon 🌕
Follow us behind the scenes in the Ri Archives as @katysduncan.bsky.social uncovers the history of the Grove voltaic cell.
Follow us behind the scenes in the Ri Archives as @katysduncan.bsky.social uncovers the history of the Grove voltaic cell.
November 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
This once-overlooked invention from the 1800s was crucial in getting astronauts to the Moon 🌕
Follow us behind the scenes in the Ri Archives as @katysduncan.bsky.social uncovers the history of the Grove voltaic cell.
Follow us behind the scenes in the Ri Archives as @katysduncan.bsky.social uncovers the history of the Grove voltaic cell.
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"Dora" tells us that harvesting season is her favorite season as she gets to watch the early a.m. sunrise. It's also much cooler to work as they harvest the grapes at night when it's cold so the sugar levels are at its peak and the grape isn’t soft due to the heat. #WeFeedYou
November 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"Dora" tells us that harvesting season is her favorite season as she gets to watch the early a.m. sunrise. It's also much cooler to work as they harvest the grapes at night when it's cold so the sugar levels are at its peak and the grape isn’t soft due to the heat. #WeFeedYou
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Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home? Save the date for #CleanAirNight!
To find out more visit cleanairhub.org.uk from @globalactionplan.bsky.social
To find out more visit cleanairhub.org.uk from @globalactionplan.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home? Save the date for #CleanAirNight!
To find out more visit cleanairhub.org.uk from @globalactionplan.bsky.social
To find out more visit cleanairhub.org.uk from @globalactionplan.bsky.social
A nice close up of some cheek cells, any thanks to the Scientist based in Lochailort who donated an incredible microscope to the school! 🔬🦠
November 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A nice close up of some cheek cells, any thanks to the Scientist based in Lochailort who donated an incredible microscope to the school! 🔬🦠
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After 3 days of troubleshooting the ARISS ops team has determined SSTV Series 30 can not continue.
Please follow ARISS social for updates on repair and future SSTV events.
Please follow ARISS social for updates on repair and future SSTV events.
November 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
After 3 days of troubleshooting the ARISS ops team has determined SSTV Series 30 can not continue.
Please follow ARISS social for updates on repair and future SSTV events.
Please follow ARISS social for updates on repair and future SSTV events.
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“Ale" works in the carrot harvest in CA. She earns $3.05 for every box of carrots she packs. One box has 24 bunches of 7 carrots each. To earn $100 she has to pack 34 boxes or 816 bunches which represents over 5000 carrots picked in a day. #WeFeedYou
November 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
“Ale" works in the carrot harvest in CA. She earns $3.05 for every box of carrots she packs. One box has 24 bunches of 7 carrots each. To earn $100 she has to pack 34 boxes or 816 bunches which represents over 5000 carrots picked in a day. #WeFeedYou
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Here's an update from ARISS regarding SSTV Series 30.
November 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Here's an update from ARISS regarding SSTV Series 30.
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Did you know you pay more fuel tax on a single car journey than a billionaire does on a private jet flight?
Right now the gov is subsidising tax breaks, when they could be using that tax to generate billions for public services.
Help us change this: https://bit.ly/43NAeFN
Right now the gov is subsidising tax breaks, when they could be using that tax to generate billions for public services.
Help us change this: https://bit.ly/43NAeFN
November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Did you know you pay more fuel tax on a single car journey than a billionaire does on a private jet flight?
Right now the gov is subsidising tax breaks, when they could be using that tax to generate billions for public services.
Help us change this: https://bit.ly/43NAeFN
Right now the gov is subsidising tax breaks, when they could be using that tax to generate billions for public services.
Help us change this: https://bit.ly/43NAeFN
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Today for #AdaLovelaceDay, which celebrates the achievements of women in STEM, read about the 10 most influential women in British science history, as chosen by leading female scientists: #WomenInSTEM royalsociety.org/about-us/who...
October 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Today for #AdaLovelaceDay, which celebrates the achievements of women in STEM, read about the 10 most influential women in British science history, as chosen by leading female scientists: #WomenInSTEM royalsociety.org/about-us/who...
Quick replication of a cool result from @veritasium.bsky.social!
September 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Quick replication of a cool result from @veritasium.bsky.social!
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Today we marched through London with @makethempay.bsky.social and over 100 other organisations to demand a wealth tax and to fairly tax polluters 📢
#MakeRichPollutersPay #ClimateJustice
#MakeRichPollutersPay #ClimateJustice
September 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Today we marched through London with @makethempay.bsky.social and over 100 other organisations to demand a wealth tax and to fairly tax polluters 📢
#MakeRichPollutersPay #ClimateJustice
#MakeRichPollutersPay #ClimateJustice
Very grateful to the team at @highland.gov.uk for fixing up our greenhouse last week! Many thanks also to the contractors for doing such a great job!
#sciencegreenhouses
#sciencegreenhouses
September 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Very grateful to the team at @highland.gov.uk for fixing up our greenhouse last week! Many thanks also to the contractors for doing such a great job!
#sciencegreenhouses
#sciencegreenhouses
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Susan Monarez told a Senate committee that Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. demanded she dismiss career officials without cause—and accept vaccine recommendations regardless of whether science backed them up.
Fired CDC Director Says RFK Jr. Pressured Her to Blindly Approve Vaccine Changes
Susan Monarez told a Senate committee that Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. demanded she dismiss career officials without cause—and accept vaccine recommendations regardless of whether science backed them up.
wrd.cm
September 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Susan Monarez told a Senate committee that Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. demanded she dismiss career officials without cause—and accept vaccine recommendations regardless of whether science backed them up.
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All avoidable injuries are bad, but context is essential. Alongside this story, it's surely essential to say that there were 133,000 car-related injuries in 2024 in the UK, including 1624 fatalities & 28k "serious" injuries. E-bikes aren't the major problem.
Data: www.chas.co.uk/blog/uk-car-...
Data: www.chas.co.uk/blog/uk-car-...
E-bike injuries are a massive burden, say Royal London Hospital surgeons
Frida, six, is one of the many patients treated at the Royal London Hospital for an e-bike injury.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
All avoidable injuries are bad, but context is essential. Alongside this story, it's surely essential to say that there were 133,000 car-related injuries in 2024 in the UK, including 1624 fatalities & 28k "serious" injuries. E-bikes aren't the major problem.
Data: www.chas.co.uk/blog/uk-car-...
Data: www.chas.co.uk/blog/uk-car-...
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The Supreme Court just made it easier for ICE to stop you … for being brown. The Court sided with ICE, letting them continue targeting people based on race, language, where they are, or the kind of work they do. This ruling is a setback, but it’s not the end.
September 14, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The Supreme Court just made it easier for ICE to stop you … for being brown. The Court sided with ICE, letting them continue targeting people based on race, language, where they are, or the kind of work they do. This ruling is a setback, but it’s not the end.
Carl Sagan's 'Baloney Detection Kit' – a set of tools for sceptical thinking and scientific reasoning from @humanists.uk
August 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Carl Sagan's 'Baloney Detection Kit' – a set of tools for sceptical thinking and scientific reasoning from @humanists.uk
A short clip of one of the simple motors built by S2 and S3 this week ⚡🧑🔧. Many thanks to @exploratorium.bsky.social for clear and detailed instructions!
August 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
A short clip of one of the simple motors built by S2 and S3 this week ⚡🧑🔧. Many thanks to @exploratorium.bsky.social for clear and detailed instructions!
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This is what "Pepe's" hands looks like after harvesting tomatos all day. He has the option of wearing gloves, but they slow him down. When you're working piece rate you can't afford to be slowed down. He needs to make every penny he can during the peak season. #WeFeedYou
August 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This is what "Pepe's" hands looks like after harvesting tomatos all day. He has the option of wearing gloves, but they slow him down. When you're working piece rate you can't afford to be slowed down. He needs to make every penny he can during the peak season. #WeFeedYou
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We’ve collected the oldest ice core, now it’s time to analyse it! 🔍 💻
The @newscientist.com have a new icy-cool video, speaking to BAS scientists about the Beyond EPICA project, highlighting why this work is so important in the face of climate change.
www.newscientist.com/video/249042...
The @newscientist.com have a new icy-cool video, speaking to BAS scientists about the Beyond EPICA project, highlighting why this work is so important in the face of climate change.
www.newscientist.com/video/249042...
August 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
We’ve collected the oldest ice core, now it’s time to analyse it! 🔍 💻
The @newscientist.com have a new icy-cool video, speaking to BAS scientists about the Beyond EPICA project, highlighting why this work is so important in the face of climate change.
www.newscientist.com/video/249042...
The @newscientist.com have a new icy-cool video, speaking to BAS scientists about the Beyond EPICA project, highlighting why this work is so important in the face of climate change.
www.newscientist.com/video/249042...
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Every reputable expert I know considers mRNA vaccine technology to be one of the most revolutionary advances in medicine in our lifetimes. Its inventors won the Nobel Prize in 2023. Shutting it down now is pointless self-harm to humanity.
Release from HHS: HHS will wind down its development of the mRNA vaccine development activities under the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).
August 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Every reputable expert I know considers mRNA vaccine technology to be one of the most revolutionary advances in medicine in our lifetimes. Its inventors won the Nobel Prize in 2023. Shutting it down now is pointless self-harm to humanity.
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Carl Sagan's 'Baloney Detection Kit' – a set of tools for sceptical thinking and scientific reasoning, designed to help people spot logical fallacies, misinformation, rhetorical tricks, and deceptive arguments 👀
July 30, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Carl Sagan's 'Baloney Detection Kit' – a set of tools for sceptical thinking and scientific reasoning, designed to help people spot logical fallacies, misinformation, rhetorical tricks, and deceptive arguments 👀