Ponder Stibbons
@pdb.codes
Head of Inadvisably Applied Magics at Unseen U. Optimistic doomer. Amateur musicologist. Incorrigible pseud. Scottish Greens. Interests: music, tech, space stuff, transport, computing, retro. Probably autistic. He/they, cis, bi, grey-ace. Secret goth.
It's another gorgeous day here. Blue skies, no wind, frost on the ground, but the sun is warm on my face.
November 17, 2025 at 10:31 AM
It's another gorgeous day here. Blue skies, no wind, frost on the ground, but the sun is warm on my face.
I really want to go to Japan and have an adventure on their railways.
November 16, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I really want to go to Japan and have an adventure on their railways.
Looks like we've got the nice weather up here for a change.
November 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Looks like we've got the nice weather up here for a change.
KLK15 gene linked to hEDS: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
KLK15 alters connective tissues in hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) is a debilitating multisystem condition characterized by joint hypermobility, chronic pain, and diverse como…
www.sciencedirect.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
KLK15 gene linked to hEDS: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
There's an enormous spider I have to keep evicting from my bath. I should probably put him outside next time.
November 14, 2025 at 8:10 AM
There's an enormous spider I have to keep evicting from my bath. I should probably put him outside next time.
The New Glenn launch was very impressive. Blue Origin seem to have everything nailed on, except the launch stream video. Maybe they should use Starlink next time.
November 14, 2025 at 7:55 AM
The New Glenn launch was very impressive. Blue Origin seem to have everything nailed on, except the launch stream video. Maybe they should use Starlink next time.
AI-generated christmas songs are about to be a thing, so prepare yourselves.
November 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM
AI-generated christmas songs are about to be a thing, so prepare yourselves.
Is there a way to turn off the screen blanking effect when switching to/from full screen video on Windows 11?
November 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Is there a way to turn off the screen blanking effect when switching to/from full screen video on Windows 11?
Watching the New Glenn launch stream on YouTube. Countdown currently held because of a range violation. Wouldn't be surprised if it gets scrubbed today. m.youtube.com/watch?v=R0dQ...
Blue Origin Launches New Glenn Flight 2 - NASA ESCAPADE Mission to Mars
YouTube video by NASASpaceflight
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November 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Watching the New Glenn launch stream on YouTube. Countdown currently held because of a range violation. Wouldn't be surprised if it gets scrubbed today. m.youtube.com/watch?v=R0dQ...
Chilling in my favourite sundown spot.
November 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Chilling in my favourite sundown spot.
Just saw a wild black rabbit. Either that, or someone is missing a pet.
November 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Just saw a wild black rabbit. Either that, or someone is missing a pet.
How does one become feckful?
November 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
How does one become feckful?
I'm rewatching Children of Men after a good ten years or so since the last time. I'm interested to see if it'll still be my favourite film afterwards.
November 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I'm rewatching Children of Men after a good ten years or so since the last time. I'm interested to see if it'll still be my favourite film afterwards.
My current hyperfixation seems to be films / TV shows about death. I don't know if it's good or bad, given my mental state recently, but it seems to be helping. Currently watching Omni Loop. I like it so far.
November 6, 2025 at 8:23 PM
My current hyperfixation seems to be films / TV shows about death. I don't know if it's good or bad, given my mental state recently, but it seems to be helping. Currently watching Omni Loop. I like it so far.
What are your favourite sci fi, fantasy or horror TV series right now? I feel like I must have missed some good shows from the past few years.
November 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
What are your favourite sci fi, fantasy or horror TV series right now? I feel like I must have missed some good shows from the past few years.
Can I get some classic horror movie recommendations for tonight?
October 31, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Can I get some classic horror movie recommendations for tonight?
I'm watching 'The Life of Chuck'. I kinda knew it would be good, but it's really good. It's reawakened my love for independent cinema.
October 30, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I'm watching 'The Life of Chuck'. I kinda knew it would be good, but it's really good. It's reawakened my love for independent cinema.
Is Tales from the Void worth watching?
October 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Is Tales from the Void worth watching?
Hopefully we should see the first launch of an orbital rocket from Scotland in the next couple of months: nextspaceflight.com/launches/det...
Demo Flight | RFA One | Next Spaceflight
RFA will launch a RFA One rocket with Demo Flight from SaxaVord Spaceport at Shetland Space Centre, United Kingdom.
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October 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Hopefully we should see the first launch of an orbital rocket from Scotland in the next couple of months: nextspaceflight.com/launches/det...
Chip shop chips. Delish!
October 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Chip shop chips. Delish!
I'm in a Wetherspoons drinking decaf coffee. I think this is rock bottom for me.
October 14, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I'm in a Wetherspoons drinking decaf coffee. I think this is rock bottom for me.
The young fox that hangs around outside my house at night looks all grown up now, and doesn't run away from me any more. I should get some meaty treats for the next time I see them. What do foxes like?
October 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The young fox that hangs around outside my house at night looks all grown up now, and doesn't run away from me any more. I should get some meaty treats for the next time I see them. What do foxes like?
In honour of it being spooky season, I'm rewatching the Mike Flanagan oeuvre. It's becoming an annual tradition for me.
October 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
In honour of it being spooky season, I'm rewatching the Mike Flanagan oeuvre. It's becoming an annual tradition for me.
Nerdy wordy fun: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAT-...
The genius logic of the NATO phonetic alphabet
YouTube video by RobWords
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October 12, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Nerdy wordy fun: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAT-...