Zena Marks
@zenamarks.bsky.social
Science + natural history journalist and producer-director for TV, digital and radio. Social evolution specialist. Sceptical, not cynical.
What Michael Prescott's complaint document says he said:
November 16, 2025 at 12:20 AM
What Michael Prescott's complaint document says he said:
Love Robert Redford. I think he would have been pleased (and tickled) by the hilarious combination of these tribute quotes
September 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Love Robert Redford. I think he would have been pleased (and tickled) by the hilarious combination of these tribute quotes
When asked whether immigration is a problem nationally, 32% of British survey respondents say yes. However when asked 'Is immigration a problem for you locally?' just 4% say yes. Further evidence that it's the anti-immigration 'opinion formers'/media wind-up merchants stirring things up.
September 16, 2025 at 12:29 PM
When asked whether immigration is a problem nationally, 32% of British survey respondents say yes. However when asked 'Is immigration a problem for you locally?' just 4% say yes. Further evidence that it's the anti-immigration 'opinion formers'/media wind-up merchants stirring things up.
Mrs Tiggywinkle: The Return 😍
July 29, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Mrs Tiggywinkle: The Return 😍
Their spinach and herb buttermilk pancakes are amazing too. The herbs really come through - basil, parsley, chives, extract of rowan...
July 5, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Their spinach and herb buttermilk pancakes are amazing too. The herbs really come through - basil, parsley, chives, extract of rowan...
The new M&S summer greens pasta salad contains a version of my favourite salsa verde (basil, tarragon, dill, mint, parsley, mustard, garlic, salt, pepperiness, astringency...), but made creamy with crème fraîche. ♥️ it!
July 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The new M&S summer greens pasta salad contains a version of my favourite salsa verde (basil, tarragon, dill, mint, parsley, mustard, garlic, salt, pepperiness, astringency...), but made creamy with crème fraîche. ♥️ it!
Last of the delicious homegrown datterini
May 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Last of the delicious homegrown datterini
Maybe I didn't need my sunglasses for London after all 🤔
May 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Maybe I didn't need my sunglasses for London after all 🤔
"The spring is fresh and fearless
And every leaf is new,
The world is brimmed with moonlight,
The lilac brimmed with dew..."
And every leaf is new,
The world is brimmed with moonlight,
The lilac brimmed with dew..."
May 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
"The spring is fresh and fearless
And every leaf is new,
The world is brimmed with moonlight,
The lilac brimmed with dew..."
And every leaf is new,
The world is brimmed with moonlight,
The lilac brimmed with dew..."
First 5 mins of 'Grave of the Fireflies' 😭
April 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
First 5 mins of 'Grave of the Fireflies' 😭
Gathered the fallen cherry blossom so it could fulfil its spring destiny
April 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Gathered the fallen cherry blossom so it could fulfil its spring destiny
Private Eye the best satire of the week, obvs. Let this be an inducement to buy the current edition. My Elon Musk Child Name? Galadriel Aurelius.
March 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Private Eye the best satire of the week, obvs. Let this be an inducement to buy the current edition. My Elon Musk Child Name? Galadriel Aurelius.
'The Balkans: Europe's Forgotten Frontier' with Katya Adler is superb. A hint that BBC Current Affairs is back on form.
February 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM
'The Balkans: Europe's Forgotten Frontier' with Katya Adler is superb. A hint that BBC Current Affairs is back on form.
I feel like fashion now just picks the few things we're unlikely to have. Knitted hoods anyone?!
January 3, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I feel like fashion now just picks the few things we're unlikely to have. Knitted hoods anyone?!
November 26, 2024 at 7:15 PM
