Robert Insall
@robinsall.bsky.social
Chemotaxis. Math. Computers. Cells. Machine learning.
The science literature used to be more fun
November 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The science literature used to be more fun
Aha!
It had fooled me!
I hadn't yet clicked on the triangle that opens the explanation!
It had fooled me!
I hadn't yet clicked on the triangle that opens the explanation!
October 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Aha!
It had fooled me!
I hadn't yet clicked on the triangle that opens the explanation!
It had fooled me!
I hadn't yet clicked on the triangle that opens the explanation!
Ahhh, the glory of UK research electronic forms.
October 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Ahhh, the glory of UK research electronic forms.
But I think you didn't read the article (fair, the headlines are clickbait). It makes exactly this point.
October 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
But I think you didn't read the article (fair, the headlines are clickbait). It makes exactly this point.
testing the exact 3D printer settings to retain a #makerbeam
October 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM
testing the exact 3D printer settings to retain a #makerbeam
Oh Lordy. It's true. GPT-5 really is that bad. This is quite spectacular.
PMs of the UK since the first world war. PhD level indeed. **shrug**
PMs of the UK since the first world war. PhD level indeed. **shrug**
August 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Oh Lordy. It's true. GPT-5 really is that bad. This is quite spectacular.
PMs of the UK since the first world war. PhD level indeed. **shrug**
PMs of the UK since the first world war. PhD level indeed. **shrug**
All three kids degreed up & off for gainful employment now...
July 1, 2025 at 10:56 AM
All three kids degreed up & off for gainful employment now...
Ahh yes.
We're going to save British universities with a gormless, self-important exhortation to "support digital transformation". Those eggheads! They never thought of that! Tell 'em!
Depressing depressing depressing.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
We're going to save British universities with a gormless, self-important exhortation to "support digital transformation". Those eggheads! They never thought of that! Tell 'em!
Depressing depressing depressing.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
June 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Ahh yes.
We're going to save British universities with a gormless, self-important exhortation to "support digital transformation". Those eggheads! They never thought of that! Tell 'em!
Depressing depressing depressing.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
We're going to save British universities with a gormless, self-important exhortation to "support digital transformation". Those eggheads! They never thought of that! Tell 'em!
Depressing depressing depressing.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
prolly right. And I prolly can't get a new one, they used to use such weird voltages...
April 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM
prolly right. And I prolly can't get a new one, they used to use such weird voltages...
Found this marvellous piece of techie kit in my parents' roof.
Can anyone tell me where the USB lead goes? Can't find a socket anywhere...
Can anyone tell me where the USB lead goes? Can't find a socket anywhere...
April 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Found this marvellous piece of techie kit in my parents' roof.
Can anyone tell me where the USB lead goes? Can't find a socket anywhere...
Can anyone tell me where the USB lead goes? Can't find a socket anywhere...
Interesting piece of kit Amazon is trying to sell me
April 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Interesting piece of kit Amazon is trying to sell me
Hello Frey Group!
I wonder if you recognise this person?
(hint: they are very bad news if they get angry)
I wonder if you recognise this person?
(hint: they are very bad news if they get angry)
April 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Hello Frey Group!
I wonder if you recognise this person?
(hint: they are very bad news if they get angry)
I wonder if you recognise this person?
(hint: they are very bad news if they get angry)
(a) excellent symbolism here. Excellent. SpaceX as a metaphor.
(b) also excellent newshounding. Exploding midflight for a second time is an unusual achievement that should be cherished.
(b) also excellent newshounding. Exploding midflight for a second time is an unusual achievement that should be cherished.
March 7, 2025 at 9:37 AM
(a) excellent symbolism here. Excellent. SpaceX as a metaphor.
(b) also excellent newshounding. Exploding midflight for a second time is an unusual achievement that should be cherished.
(b) also excellent newshounding. Exploding midflight for a second time is an unusual achievement that should be cherished.
MAJOR TEST
Is ChatGPT any use as a crossword helper?
Nyet.
Is ChatGPT any use as a crossword helper?
Nyet.
March 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
MAJOR TEST
Is ChatGPT any use as a crossword helper?
Nyet.
Is ChatGPT any use as a crossword helper?
Nyet.
Gonna give up thinking now. The cloud can do it better than me.
February 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Gonna give up thinking now. The cloud can do it better than me.
We made marmadale.
What does the W on the lids stand for?
What does the W on the lids stand for?
February 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
We made marmadale.
What does the W on the lids stand for?
What does the W on the lids stand for?
old vs. new media in Ely Cathedral tonight
(digital projection on ancient painted ceiling)
I prefer the old. I may be a dinosaur.
(digital projection on ancient painted ceiling)
I prefer the old. I may be a dinosaur.
February 4, 2025 at 10:41 PM
old vs. new media in Ely Cathedral tonight
(digital projection on ancient painted ceiling)
I prefer the old. I may be a dinosaur.
(digital projection on ancient painted ceiling)
I prefer the old. I may be a dinosaur.
Don't let your spouse do the governing...
December 3, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Don't let your spouse do the governing...