Steve Williams
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Mostly sharing great stories coming out of the University of Southampton.
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Dr Daniel Devine says it would be a mistake for Labour to 'swing right' after Reform UK made gains in the local elections.
He also says the First-past-the-post voting system is not sustainable.
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He also says the First-past-the-post voting system is not sustainable.
@danjdevine.bsky.social
@sotonpolitics.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Dr Daniel Devine says it would be a mistake for Labour to 'swing right' after Reform UK made gains in the local elections.
He also says the First-past-the-post voting system is not sustainable.
@danjdevine.bsky.social
@sotonpolitics.bsky.social
He also says the First-past-the-post voting system is not sustainable.
@danjdevine.bsky.social
@sotonpolitics.bsky.social
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Do you snack during a night shift? Our researchers have found that it might be better for your health to wait until the day time.
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Eating only during daytime could help protect shift workers heart...
The team worked with 20 healthy and young participants during a two-week period.
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April 10, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Do you snack during a night shift? Our researchers have found that it might be better for your health to wait until the day time.
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Who does Spiderman vote for? How about Darth Vader?
Read about @turnbulldugarte.com's latest study showing how people project their political views onto fictional heroes and villains.
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Read about @turnbulldugarte.com's latest study showing how people project their political views onto fictional heroes and villains.
theconversation.com/who-does-spi...
Who does Spiderman vote for? Study shows people project their political views onto fictional heroes and villains
Respondents thought the good guys would share their political views while the baddies would vote for the opposite party.
theconversation.com
March 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Who does Spiderman vote for? How about Darth Vader?
Read about @turnbulldugarte.com's latest study showing how people project their political views onto fictional heroes and villains.
theconversation.com/who-does-spi...
Read about @turnbulldugarte.com's latest study showing how people project their political views onto fictional heroes and villains.
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📢ANALYSIS: UK emissions fell 3.6% in 2024 to lowest since 1872
🏭Coal lowest since 1666, when Great Fire ravaged London
🚗EVs pushed oil down despite more traffic, saving £1.7bn
🌇Gas down on "cleanest ever" power
📈📉Since 1990, CO2 -54% / GDP +84%
www.carbonbrief.org/...
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🏭Coal lowest since 1666, when Great Fire ravaged London
🚗EVs pushed oil down despite more traffic, saving £1.7bn
🌇Gas down on "cleanest ever" power
📈📉Since 1990, CO2 -54% / GDP +84%
www.carbonbrief.org/...
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March 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
📢ANALYSIS: UK emissions fell 3.6% in 2024 to lowest since 1872
🏭Coal lowest since 1666, when Great Fire ravaged London
🚗EVs pushed oil down despite more traffic, saving £1.7bn
🌇Gas down on "cleanest ever" power
📈📉Since 1990, CO2 -54% / GDP +84%
www.carbonbrief.org/...
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🏭Coal lowest since 1666, when Great Fire ravaged London
🚗EVs pushed oil down despite more traffic, saving £1.7bn
🌇Gas down on "cleanest ever" power
📈📉Since 1990, CO2 -54% / GDP +84%
www.carbonbrief.org/...
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Fascinating research from @sotonpolitics.bsky.social which helps to explain the rise of right-wing populism in countries around the world.
Is democracy in crisis?
Our researchers have found the trust in democratic institutions is declining around the world. They warn this could pave the way for leaders to use the state in more autocratic ways.
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Our researchers have found the trust in democratic institutions is declining around the world. They warn this could pave the way for leaders to use the state in more autocratic ways.
Read more 👉 brnw.ch/21wQNGZ
February 19, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Fascinating research from @sotonpolitics.bsky.social which helps to explain the rise of right-wing populism in countries around the world.
Great to see this story covered by the BBC. Important research which give you a window into some of the really challenging scenarios paramedics face when caring for people at the end of life.
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End-of-life care challenging for paramedics, says Southampton Uni study
A study has revealed that end-of-life care demand is challenging for paramedics and that more needs to be done to ease pressure.
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February 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Great to see this story covered by the BBC. Important research which give you a window into some of the really challenging scenarios paramedics face when caring for people at the end of life.
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Did you know that the optical fibres that provide our internet can be turned into listening devices?
No, this isn't a conspiracy theory! It's a new technology called Distributed Acoustic Sensing being explored by University of Southampton researchers.
www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/02...
No, this isn't a conspiracy theory! It's a new technology called Distributed Acoustic Sensing being explored by University of Southampton researchers.
www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/02...
Researchers to listen to cities through optical fibre networks
Researchers to listen to cities through optical fibre networks
www.southampton.ac.uk
February 11, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Did you know that the optical fibres that provide our internet can be turned into listening devices?
No, this isn't a conspiracy theory! It's a new technology called Distributed Acoustic Sensing being explored by University of Southampton researchers.
www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/02...
No, this isn't a conspiracy theory! It's a new technology called Distributed Acoustic Sensing being explored by University of Southampton researchers.
www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/02...
This article by @dremmaclaire.bsky.social could be required reading over the next few days... months... years.
Feels like it's rarely been more important to take control of what you give your attention to.
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Feels like it's rarely been more important to take control of what you give your attention to.
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How a mindful hobby could help you break your after-work ‘doomscrolling’ habit
Many people have successfully replaced their ‘doomscrolling’ habit with a hobby.
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January 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This article by @dremmaclaire.bsky.social could be required reading over the next few days... months... years.
Feels like it's rarely been more important to take control of what you give your attention to.
theconversation.com/how-a-mindfu...
Feels like it's rarely been more important to take control of what you give your attention to.
theconversation.com/how-a-mindfu...
Thanks for covering this fascinating story @mjflepage.bsky.social!
The picturesque hills of Sicily were 40 metres under water during Earth’s megaflood 5 million years ago. www.newscientist.com/article/2464...
Sicily's hills were 40 metres below water during Earth's megaflood
The megaflood that refilled the Mediterranean Sea 5 million years ago was so huge and fast that it shaped the landscape of what is now Sicily
www.newscientist.com
January 22, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Thanks for covering this fascinating story @mjflepage.bsky.social!
Fascinating article from @unisouthampton.bsky.social infectious disease experts about the harm antibacterial products are doing to our microbiome.
Well done to @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social for championing legislation to tackle this.
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Well done to @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social for championing legislation to tackle this.
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Antibacterials are everywhere: for the sake of our microbiome, we need to control their use
A new bill looking to control antibacterials in everyday products was recently debated in the House of Lords.
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January 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Fascinating article from @unisouthampton.bsky.social infectious disease experts about the harm antibacterial products are doing to our microbiome.
Well done to @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social for championing legislation to tackle this.
theconversation.com/antibacteria...
Well done to @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social for championing legislation to tackle this.
theconversation.com/antibacteria...
For every 100 cars sold in Norway, nearly 90 are electric, thanks to generous subsidies. It's set to become the first country to sell only zero emission vehicles - by the end of this year!
Please can we start copying and pasting from Scandinavia!
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Please can we start copying and pasting from Scandinavia!
theconversation.com/how-smaller-...
How smaller, more affordable electric cars can accelerate the green transition
When lower-income households face affordability barriers, it’s not just their problem – it’s the missing link to achieving a full switch to electric vehicles.
theconversation.com
January 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
For every 100 cars sold in Norway, nearly 90 are electric, thanks to generous subsidies. It's set to become the first country to sell only zero emission vehicles - by the end of this year!
Please can we start copying and pasting from Scandinavia!
theconversation.com/how-smaller-...
Please can we start copying and pasting from Scandinavia!
theconversation.com/how-smaller-...
University of Southampton researchers say the ultra-wealthy may have inadvertently strengthened the case for sweeping reforms aimed at limiting their power and wealth. Here's hoping 🤞
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Billionaires bankroll US politics, but voters could demand a fairer system
Some are calling for wealth caps and reduced political influence.
theconversation.com
January 3, 2025 at 9:13 AM
University of Southampton researchers say the ultra-wealthy may have inadvertently strengthened the case for sweeping reforms aimed at limiting their power and wealth. Here's hoping 🤞
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Our researchers have revealed that Tyrannosaur, Spinosaur and Velociraptor-like dinosaurs roamed East Sussex 135 million years ago 🦖
They analysed fossilised teeth found by a retired quarryman in Bexhill-on-Sea.
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They analysed fossilised teeth found by a retired quarryman in Bexhill-on-Sea.
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Tyrannosaur teeth discovered in Bexhill-on-Sea with help of retired quarryman
Tyrannosaur teeth discovered in Bexhill-on-Sea with help of retired quarryman
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December 5, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Our researchers have revealed that Tyrannosaur, Spinosaur and Velociraptor-like dinosaurs roamed East Sussex 135 million years ago 🦖
They analysed fossilised teeth found by a retired quarryman in Bexhill-on-Sea.
Find out more 👉 brnw.ch/UoS_News_Din...
They analysed fossilised teeth found by a retired quarryman in Bexhill-on-Sea.
Find out more 👉 brnw.ch/UoS_News_Din...
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November 22, 2024 at 9:46 AM
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Feels like a bit of a tipping point for BlueSky!
Despite a massive head start, BlueSky has now overtaken Threads in the US 👇
November 20, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Feels like a bit of a tipping point for BlueSky!
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Our researchers have found that children whose mothers took extra vitamin D during pregnancy continue to have stronger bones at age seven!
www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2024/11...
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Vitamin D during pregnancy boosts children’s bone health even at age seven
Vitamin D during pregnancy boosts children’s bone health even at age seven
www.southampton.ac.uk
November 19, 2024 at 1:47 PM
Our researchers have found that children whose mothers took extra vitamin D during pregnancy continue to have stronger bones at age seven!
www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2024/11...
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“When you have a trusted voice that people recognize as an authority, as a voice of truth, and then to have words put in his mouth about war, politics and things that he has never said or may not ever endorse - it’s very concerning,” says Dr Jennifer Williams.
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Attack of the David Attenborough AI Clones: 'My Identity Is Being Stolen'
U.K. broadcaster David Attenborough is 'profoundly disturbed' that AI clones of his voice are proliferating online.
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November 18, 2024 at 5:14 PM
“When you have a trusted voice that people recognize as an authority, as a voice of truth, and then to have words put in his mouth about war, politics and things that he has never said or may not ever endorse - it’s very concerning,” says Dr Jennifer Williams.
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As COP29 opens with a speech hailing fossil fuels, and the UK government vows to deregulate for economic growth, this is timely research.
Researchers have proposed a 'resilience index' which takes 'planetary boundaries' into account as an alternative to GDP.
www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2024/11...
Researchers have proposed a 'resilience index' which takes 'planetary boundaries' into account as an alternative to GDP.
www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2024/11...
Resilience index needed to keep us within planet’s ‘safe operating space’
Resilience index needed to keep us within planet’s ‘safe operating space’
www.southampton.ac.uk
November 15, 2024 at 4:27 PM
As COP29 opens with a speech hailing fossil fuels, and the UK government vows to deregulate for economic growth, this is timely research.
Researchers have proposed a 'resilience index' which takes 'planetary boundaries' into account as an alternative to GDP.
www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2024/11...
Researchers have proposed a 'resilience index' which takes 'planetary boundaries' into account as an alternative to GDP.
www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2024/11...
Around two million people in the UK have long Covid.
A new study suggests working days lost to the condition could be costing the economy billions every year.
www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2024/11...
A new study suggests working days lost to the condition could be costing the economy billions every year.
www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2024/11...
Long Covid could cost the economy billions every year
Long Covid could cost the economy billions every year
www.southampton.ac.uk
November 15, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Around two million people in the UK have long Covid.
A new study suggests working days lost to the condition could be costing the economy billions every year.
www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2024/11...
A new study suggests working days lost to the condition could be costing the economy billions every year.
www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2024/11...
Five ways that climate change threatens human health:
1. New and emerging infectious diseases
2. Food security and nutrition
3. Access to healthcare
4. Air quality
5. Extreme heat
From University of Southampton researchers Michael Head and Jessica Boxall.
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1. New and emerging infectious diseases
2. Food security and nutrition
3. Access to healthcare
4. Air quality
5. Extreme heat
From University of Southampton researchers Michael Head and Jessica Boxall.
theconversation.com/five-ways-th...
Five ways that climate change threatens human health
Everyone working in health needs to prepare for and be equipped to respond to the health consequences of the climate crisis.
theconversation.com
November 15, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Five ways that climate change threatens human health:
1. New and emerging infectious diseases
2. Food security and nutrition
3. Access to healthcare
4. Air quality
5. Extreme heat
From University of Southampton researchers Michael Head and Jessica Boxall.
theconversation.com/five-ways-th...
1. New and emerging infectious diseases
2. Food security and nutrition
3. Access to healthcare
4. Air quality
5. Extreme heat
From University of Southampton researchers Michael Head and Jessica Boxall.
theconversation.com/five-ways-th...