Alain Kemp 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
@sarcasmaniac.bsky.social
He/him. PhD. Buildings mgr IGC South Edinburgh. Luxbg-turned-Scot. Pro-Indy. Trans ally. BLM. Gaymer. Trekkie. Terminally exhausted. Views own. ❤️@hexo
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New platform, new intro post ^^
I'm Alain (he/him), lab/bldg mgr at the IGC in Edinburgh, keeping labs equipped, supplied & safe. I'm a quadrilingual sarcastic gay git, novice cook & photographer, board/PC game addict, sci-fi/fantasy book worm & will worship all cats, red pandas and dragons
I'm Alain (he/him), lab/bldg mgr at the IGC in Edinburgh, keeping labs equipped, supplied & safe. I'm a quadrilingual sarcastic gay git, novice cook & photographer, board/PC game addict, sci-fi/fantasy book worm & will worship all cats, red pandas and dragons
Oh, she’s a beauty… can’t wait to get my hands on the big one now!
December 3, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Oh, she’s a beauty… can’t wait to get my hands on the big one now!
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Cat: Gimme fooooooooooood
November 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Cat: Gimme fooooooooooood
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Making gendered organisations legally compelled to exclude trans people is just fascism. It's cruelty for its own sake. It protects no one from anything but exposes a minority to hatred and oppression. This government is fucking disgusting.
December 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Making gendered organisations legally compelled to exclude trans people is just fascism. It's cruelty for its own sake. It protects no one from anything but exposes a minority to hatred and oppression. This government is fucking disgusting.
Majestic Arlo, in a rare moment of not looking scared af.
December 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Majestic Arlo, in a rare moment of not looking scared af.
Good morning from Benji
November 25, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Good morning from Benji
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Shhhhhh, don’t wake them up
November 23, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Shhhhhh, don’t wake them up
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🕯️ Today, we remember and mourn the ones we have lost.
We will continue to fight for trans rights and equality while doing what we can to protect our community by holding people in power to account.
To all of our siblings who are struggling, we see you, we hear you and you are loved.
We will continue to fight for trans rights and equality while doing what we can to protect our community by holding people in power to account.
To all of our siblings who are struggling, we see you, we hear you and you are loved.
November 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
🕯️ Today, we remember and mourn the ones we have lost.
We will continue to fight for trans rights and equality while doing what we can to protect our community by holding people in power to account.
To all of our siblings who are struggling, we see you, we hear you and you are loved.
We will continue to fight for trans rights and equality while doing what we can to protect our community by holding people in power to account.
To all of our siblings who are struggling, we see you, we hear you and you are loved.
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Happy International Day of LGBTQIA+ People In STEM!
How are you celebrating it?
#LGBTQSTEMDay #PrideInSTEM
How are you celebrating it?
#LGBTQSTEMDay #PrideInSTEM
November 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Happy International Day of LGBTQIA+ People In STEM!
How are you celebrating it?
#LGBTQSTEMDay #PrideInSTEM
How are you celebrating it?
#LGBTQSTEMDay #PrideInSTEM
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Monday is my birthday and I'm going to be streaming from midday-midnight (GMT) to celebrate.
There will be Aloy, Peak and League with friends, the next episode of our sci-fi TTRPG campaign Nexus, singing, chatting and general chaos and redeems
Feel free to pop along
twitch.tv/IainStreams
There will be Aloy, Peak and League with friends, the next episode of our sci-fi TTRPG campaign Nexus, singing, chatting and general chaos and redeems
Feel free to pop along
twitch.tv/IainStreams
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Monday is my birthday and I'm going to be streaming from midday-midnight (GMT) to celebrate.
There will be Aloy, Peak and League with friends, the next episode of our sci-fi TTRPG campaign Nexus, singing, chatting and general chaos and redeems
Feel free to pop along
twitch.tv/IainStreams
There will be Aloy, Peak and League with friends, the next episode of our sci-fi TTRPG campaign Nexus, singing, chatting and general chaos and redeems
Feel free to pop along
twitch.tv/IainStreams
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NEW
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
emptycity.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
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I’ve added to my collection!
November 9, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I’ve added to my collection!
The day started with a lot of hide & seek, as both cats decided to sneak into the bedroom overnight and sleep right under our bed in the tightest spot. Later on, Arlo started to come out of his shell, even playing a bit earlier ^^
November 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The day started with a lot of hide & seek, as both cats decided to sneak into the bedroom overnight and sleep right under our bed in the tightest spot. Later on, Arlo started to come out of his shell, even playing a bit earlier ^^
Meet Arlo - smaller than his brother, more skittish. Immediately hid away behind a stack of boxes once out of the carrier. After a few hours I got concerned and moved some boxes to give him some space, but keeping his hidey hole for the mo.
Closed the door and he ate, so he’s slowly getting there.
Closed the door and he ate, so he’s slowly getting there.
November 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Meet Arlo - smaller than his brother, more skittish. Immediately hid away behind a stack of boxes once out of the carrier. After a few hours I got concerned and moved some boxes to give him some space, but keeping his hidey hole for the mo.
Closed the door and he ate, so he’s slowly getting there.
Closed the door and he ate, so he’s slowly getting there.
Meet Benji - already significantly more at ease.
Arlo is still absolutely terrified, hiding in the darkest corner he could find on arrival. I had to move a few boxes to make sure he was doing ok. I’ve put down food & water for him, but we’ll give him space for the rest of the day.
Arlo is still absolutely terrified, hiding in the darkest corner he could find on arrival. I had to move a few boxes to make sure he was doing ok. I’ve put down food & water for him, but we’ll give him space for the rest of the day.
November 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Meet Benji - already significantly more at ease.
Arlo is still absolutely terrified, hiding in the darkest corner he could find on arrival. I had to move a few boxes to make sure he was doing ok. I’ve put down food & water for him, but we’ll give him space for the rest of the day.
Arlo is still absolutely terrified, hiding in the darkest corner he could find on arrival. I had to move a few boxes to make sure he was doing ok. I’ve put down food & water for him, but we’ll give him space for the rest of the day.
Wee Arlo is the most timid - he immediately scrambled into the smallest nook behind some boxes. Benji explored a bit, but also now hid away behind the laundry bags - no pic because he’s a bit of a void cat 😆
We backed off a bit now so they can settle down.
We backed off a bit now so they can settle down.
November 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Wee Arlo is the most timid - he immediately scrambled into the smallest nook behind some boxes. Benji explored a bit, but also now hid away behind the laundry bags - no pic because he’s a bit of a void cat 😆
We backed off a bit now so they can settle down.
We backed off a bit now so they can settle down.
Paperwork taken care of, now on the way home with our two new cat overlords
November 8, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Paperwork taken care of, now on the way home with our two new cat overlords
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Yes, some people's legacies are complicated. For example, Watson. After all, though he was racist, don't forget his other traits. For example, he was also sexist. And also anti-semitic. And a data / idea thief. So let's not forget all the different facets.
November 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Yes, some people's legacies are complicated. For example, Watson. After all, though he was racist, don't forget his other traits. For example, he was also sexist. And also anti-semitic. And a data / idea thief. So let's not forget all the different facets.
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Lego, Secured. Food Bowls, Cleaned. Litter, Set. Pet Carriers, ready.
Should be picking up the rescues tomorrow! I’m pretty excited to give them a home! Be prepared for cat pics for the forseeable future
Should be picking up the rescues tomorrow! I’m pretty excited to give them a home! Be prepared for cat pics for the forseeable future
November 8, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Lego, Secured. Food Bowls, Cleaned. Litter, Set. Pet Carriers, ready.
Should be picking up the rescues tomorrow! I’m pretty excited to give them a home! Be prepared for cat pics for the forseeable future
Should be picking up the rescues tomorrow! I’m pretty excited to give them a home! Be prepared for cat pics for the forseeable future
In a few days, this account holder will likely turn into an obnoxious cat dad. Cat snaps will take over, cats will rule supreme. All other priorities will be rescinded. This is your only warning.
a cat with a light bulb on its head is sitting on a person 's lap .
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November 4, 2025 at 7:57 AM
In a few days, this account holder will likely turn into an obnoxious cat dad. Cat snaps will take over, cats will rule supreme. All other priorities will be rescinded. This is your only warning.
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Happy Halloween from Star Trek and the haunted horny candle that makes you have sex with the ghost who had sex with your grandmother
October 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Happy Halloween from Star Trek and the haunted horny candle that makes you have sex with the ghost who had sex with your grandmother
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"The project that was terminated was on this hummingbird, the white-necked jacobin....I suspect that it has something to do with studying a species that doesn’t fit the binary." Researcher @jjinsing.bsky.social interviewed by @carlzimmer.com #birds #nature #science #fundscience #nonbinary 🧪
He Studied Why Some Female Birds Look Like Males
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
"The project that was terminated was on this hummingbird, the white-necked jacobin....I suspect that it has something to do with studying a species that doesn’t fit the binary." Researcher @jjinsing.bsky.social interviewed by @carlzimmer.com #birds #nature #science #fundscience #nonbinary 🧪
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"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
October 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
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We are very proud to announce the five winners of our Small Grant Scheme for 2025!
We strongly believe that these projects (and our contribution to them) can truly make a positive impact on our community! #PrideinSTEM 🧪🔭🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
prideinstem.org/2025/10/28/p...
We strongly believe that these projects (and our contribution to them) can truly make a positive impact on our community! #PrideinSTEM 🧪🔭🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
prideinstem.org/2025/10/28/p...
October 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We are very proud to announce the five winners of our Small Grant Scheme for 2025!
We strongly believe that these projects (and our contribution to them) can truly make a positive impact on our community! #PrideinSTEM 🧪🔭🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
prideinstem.org/2025/10/28/p...
We strongly believe that these projects (and our contribution to them) can truly make a positive impact on our community! #PrideinSTEM 🧪🔭🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
prideinstem.org/2025/10/28/p...