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Andrew Spink

@andrewspink.bsky.social
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Andrew likes to read books or be in nature; especially on my mountain or gravel bike, taking photos, looking for mosses, other plants, birds, insects, etc. I work for Noldus as a project manager. I grew up in Britain, now in Wageningen, NL.

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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
On Monday, I had a great #gravel #bike ride near to #Vienna. Here are some photos and a story. findpenguins.com/andrewspink/...
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Gravel ride through the hills outside Vienna | FindPenguins
Hills, villages, vineyards a d sunshine
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Elif Shafak is always an amazing read and her new book is no exception. Read my #review of In One Brief Moment All Eternity here: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/8c22... #BookSky, #ElifShafak, #Literature
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Review by andrewspink - In One Brief Moment All Eternity
This is an extraordinary book. It takes in the whole life of Gustave Flaubert, whose life span...
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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
82% of Britons say protecting nature is important to them, new polling by @moreincommonuk.bsky.social shows “You don’t often get that degree of consensus” on any issue, says @luketryl.bsky.social - speaking at an event at Labour Party Conference with the heads of the big nature NGOs
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#Gravel #biking #cycling in the Eifel yesterday. 1000 height meters in 65 kilometres! findpenguins.com/4tdpj32p8wsm...
Gravel bike (stevens gavere) with an Eifel village in the background.
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I had a great #gravel bike ride in the #Eifel yesterday: findpenguins.com/4tdpj32p8wsm... #cycling #biking
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Day 1
Within a few minutes of leaving Hillesheim, I passed a field full of Colchicum, autumn crocuses. What could be a better start to my gravel ride? It was the ...
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I read it 8 years ago, and greatly enjoyed it. Nice to read sci-fi that was a bit different. The book is (as always) better than the film. app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/bb3e...
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Review by andrewspink - The Three-Body Problem
Hearing that this book came recommended by Obama and Zuckerberg tweaked my interest. I was no...
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Every year the hospital in #Apeldoorn organises a great tour for mountain bikers #mtb, racing bikes and normal #bikes. Here is my account of this year's ride: findpenguins.com/andrewspink/...
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Gelre ziekenhuis mtb tour | FindPenguins
The 13th annual tour organised by the hospital in Apeldoorn
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Strangers by Naomi Alderman is published today. I was lucky enough to get a pre-publication copy to review, and really enjoyed it. Here is my review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/7d46... #booksky
Book cover showing a house putting roots into the ground.
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Measuring Behavior @measuringbehavior.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
At the Measuring Behavior conference, we start each day with a keynote speech. We are happy to announce that our first keynote speaker has confirmed. Prof. Felix Wichmann will give a talk with the intriguing title “Estimating Internal Representations”. See www.measuringbehavior.org/keynote-spea...
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Keynote Speakers - Measuring Behavior
We start each day with a plenary keynote session in which a distinguished speaker gives a talk which is of interest to all delegates with all their different research disciplines. The first keynote sp...
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Wiley Ecology, Environment and Sustainability​​ @wileyecology.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The @newphyt.bsky.social #TansleyMedal recognises an outstanding contribution to #PlantScience. 🌱 Open to researchers 3–5 years post-PhD 🌱 Shortlisted applicants submit a #TansleyInsight 🌱 Winner receives £2000 (GBP) Deadline: 1 November 2026 Apply now! 🔗 bit.ly/4xqJ5u6
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I loved that book! app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/5f83...
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Review by andrewspink - Het lied van ooievaar en dromedaris
What an extraordinary book! It is composed of 11 novellas, which are all interconnected in var...
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Chris Krupenye @chriskrupenye.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🚨 PhD position in human, nonhuman primate, and/or dog cognition! I am thrilled to be reviewing applicants this year for a new PhD student to join the Social & Cognitive Origins Group in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Johns Hopkins @jhu.edu @jhuartssciences.bsky.social 1/
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
"scores in all three areas remain well below the levels from 20 years ago". Helaas niet zo goed.
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Susana Monsó @susanamonso.com · 07/09/2026
Interested in doing a PhD in philosophy of animal minds in lovely Murcia? We have just published a call for expressions of interest to do a PhD as part of our research project on ecological validity in comparative cognitive science. Please consider applying if this is up your street!
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Call for expressions of interest: PhD position
The Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation is about to publish a call for pre-doctoral scholarships (FPI) adhered to scientific projects that have been approved for funding in 2026. We invite …
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Neil Mulcahy @neilmul2.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Sunflower ‘Claret’ and bee 🐝 enjoying the sunshine ! ☀️ Amazing Orange / yellow colours ! Garden - July ‘26 #bloomscrolling #photographersofbluesky #cottagegarden #sunflower #bees #flowers #EastCoastKin #nature #BlueSkyArtShow #photography
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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We're seeking a Research Ecologist to develop & apply methods for analysing large-scale passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) datasets & to lead work on the collection/analysis of restoration & rewilding data. Apply via www.bto.org/jobs Closing date: 22 September. #Ornithology #bioacoustics
The heads of two Puffins appear above a bank. Wording above reads: We're hiring! Senior Research Ecologist: Landscape Restoration & Monitoring Science.
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Measuring Behavior @measuringbehavior.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
A reminder that the Call for Proposals for symposia and workshops for Measuring Behavior 2027 #MB2027 is open until 9th October (just over a month to go!) and the Call for Papers (oral and posters) until 6th November. www.measuringbehavior.org/timetable/
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Timetable - Measuring Behavior
9 October 2026 — Deadline for symposia and workshop proposals 6 November 2026 — Deadline for paper submissions December 2026 — Deadline for reviews January 2027 — Decision about submissions 4 February...
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David Lowry @davidlowry.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I am currently searching for a postdoc to work on the evolution of adaptations, cold acclimation, and freezing tolerance in switchgrass. The position entails lab, growth facility, bioinformatics, and fieldwork. careers.msu.edu/jobs/postdoc...
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Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term - East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Position Summary The Lowry Lab at Michigan State University is searching for a postdoctoral research associate to conduct field and laboratory experiments to understand the causes of genetic variation...
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Both make England bigger than it really is!
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
But then the Northern parts would be bigger, not smaller.
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Nice cat!
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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
FUCK IT! Who'd like to win a signed book from me & Jim? 3 of these going to 3 randomly selected people who repost this & pop a reply below. YOU MIGHT LIKE IT IF YOU LIKE: Weird stones Bookshops Mysterious pensioners Badgers The devil fungi Deer Pixies Sample story here: www.tom-cox.com/the-date/
Our massive brilliant orange cat Jim on some grass with my new collection of short stories
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Palendromedary @palendromedary.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Just finished reading "Everything will swallow you". Ready for more stories.
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
What's the advantage over Storygraph?
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Why is Scotland so small on this map?
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Landschaftspark (#landscape park) Duisberg-Nord is an incredible place, mixing industrial heritage with #rewilding. Here is an account of my #cycling trip there: findpenguins.com/andrewspink/.... #gravel #gravelbiking #bikesky
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Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord | FindPenguins
A cycle ride to the incredible Landschaftspark in Duisberg, then home by train.
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Measuring Behavior @measuringbehavior.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We have an excellent location for the next Measuring Behavior conference. Düsseldorf is at the heart of a thriving research community and is a modern city with a historic centre. The Clayton Hotel has nice meeting rooms and is close to the main station. See www.measuringbehavior.org/venue-2/.
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Venue - Measuring Behavior
About Düsseldorf Düsseldorf is a thriving city in the heart of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The strong industrial tradition of the area translates to a high density of universities, res...
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Measuring Behavior @measuringbehavior.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Submission is open for Measuring Behavior 2027! You can read our Call for Papers on the website: www.measuringbehavior.org/call-for-pap.... Deadline 6th November 2026.
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Call for Papers - Measuring Behavior
We welcome submissions for presentations on subjects related to methods, tools and new techniques for measuring animal and human behavior.  Formats Measuring Behavior 2027 offers a variety of formats ...
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Dan Stowell @danstowell.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/08/2026
Job alert! Postdoctoral Researcher in Machine Learning for Wildlife Audio careers.universiteitleiden.nl/job/P… - here at the University of Leiden with me & my #bioacoustics team. Please share! #university #leiden […]
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Original post on mastodon.social
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Journal of Experimental Botany @jxbotany.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
🌿 EXPERT VIEW 🌿 Peat moss farming can contribute to climate protection 🌍 Parsons et al. review state of the art research with a focus on Sphagnum biomass gain in photobioreactors 🧪🔬 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/jxb/... #PlantScience Ralf Reski
Graphical Abstract (shortened, full legend in paper):
Mosses from the genus Sphagnum have experienced 350 million years of evolution separate from all other mosses, resulting in distinctive features such as unlimited apical growth potential which is not seen in other mosses. Sphagnum mosses are ecosystem engineers and the main components of peatlands. Although peatlands cover only a small part of Earth’s landmass, they store more carbon than all living matter combined. Peat mining and agriculture result in degraded peatlands and thus have a dramatic negative impact on our climate. Sphagnum farming is a promising approach to combat climate change. Here, we review state of the art research with a focus on the establishment of a peat moss collection and their growth in vitro, especially in photobioreactors.
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Frank Strong @frankstrong.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
While volunteers helped @txfreedomread.bsky.social track book removals from Tx schools after SB12 & SB13 were passed last year, I made a spreadsheet of the classic & acclaimed books that were banned from individual districts in 2025-2026. You won't believe it. open.substack.com/pub/franklin...
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More Than 100 Classic and Acclaimed Works of Literature Removed from Texas Schools Last Year
Was your favorite book banned from a Texas school district in 2025-2026?
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Measuring Behavior @measuringbehavior.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Vacancy for an Industrial PhD position, at Noldus and the Dept of Information and Computing Sciences of Utrecht University. It is about developing new methods to semi-automatically detect and analyse behaviours in videos of human interactions, using AI methods: noldus.recruitee.com/o/phd-candid...
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Noldus - PhD Candidate-AI for Automated Human Behavior Annotation
Are you passionate about state-of-the-art machine learning technologies and their potential to deepen our understanding of human social behavior? At Noldus Information Technology B.V. in Wageningen, T
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Botany One @botany.one · 12/07/2026
Junior researcher landscape history – Verborgen verhalen uit het Veen // Wageningen www.wur.nl/en/vacancy/j... Please be aware that a good command of the Dutch language is mandatory for this position. #BotanyJobs
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Junior researcher landscape history – Verborgen verhalen uit het Veen
As a junior researcher, you will work on the research project Verborgen verhalen uit het Veen (‘Hidden Stories from the Bog’), which focuses on the cultural history of Dutch raised bog landscapes.
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
I recently got back from a long weekend walking in the Austrian Alps. Completely amazing flora and landscape. Smooth journey there and back as well thanks to the NightJet sleeper direct from Arnhem to Innsbruck.
Bright blue Gentiana verna flowers, also white Ranunculus montana, with the Grosser Solenstein mountain in the background.
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Very excited to find some bee orchids today! #Bloomscrolling
Bee orchid flowers
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Sarah Tuttle @niais.cryptoanarchy.network · 10/05/2026
This is science under fascism. Our institutions should be fighting for us, and with us. But instead, they are collaborators.
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Rhenen was looking spectacularly picturesque this afternoon as I cycled past on the other side of the Lower Rhine.
Village with old church tower; river and floodplain in the foreground.
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
A friend recommended visiting a spot on the IJssel floodplan with the charming name of 'the road of the goose egg'. There were all sorts of lovely plants growing there, bit this Veronica austriaca caught my eye from a distance; such an intense blue and larger flowers than other speedwell.
Bright blue spike of flowers of Veronica austriaca
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Our (#Wageningen) council have planted some verges full of Ragged Robin (and others). It looks spectacular at the moment, but it is a wetland plant and we have very dry sand soil. How can it possibly survive?
Verge full of pink flowers
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
There is nothing quite like the fresh green of new beech leaves with sunlight coming through them. #Wageningen, #cycling, #spring #gravel
Sunlight coming through fresh beech leaves. Gravel bike handlebars in the foreground.
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Janine C👀ijmans @janinecooijmans.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
I like to share this with you: polluters and their political allies are quietly weakening laws that protect our drinking water, nature, and health. It's affecting all 450 million of us in Europe. Only takes a minute to sign if you're interested. #HandsOffNature handsoffnature.eu?utm=.share.b...
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Hands Off Nature – Defend Europe’s Forests, Rivers & Wildlife
Stop the dismantling of European environmental protections. Stand up for forests, wildlife, clean air, and safe water - our nature depends on it.
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Patrick Jansen 🐾 @patrickjansen.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Rond Wageningen zijn grote oppervlakten grasland (waar trouwens nooit meer koeien komen) afgelopen week al gemaaid. Er is werkelijk geen pol blijven staan. Dat betekent: (1) dat er niet één weidevogel was komen broeden, óf (2) dat alle nesten kapot zijn gemaaid. Ik weet niet goed wat triester is.
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Amazingly beautiful hornet in my garden in #Wageningen this afternoon. It was collecting some wood from my old fence to make a nest. Its chewing was remarkably loud! @wespenstichting.nl
Close-up of hornet
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Heddwen Newton - English & Dutch @heddwen.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Though now known in Dutch as "narcis", this spring flower actually used to be known as an "affodil" in both English and Dutch; from the Latin "affodillus". It is quite likely (though it cannot be proven) that the English "daffodil" gained its "d" from the Dutch:"de affodil".
botanical drawing of five different types of daffodil, from 1649 - 1659, Gottorfer Codex
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Great gravel ride across heathland and woodland including the famous Deelerwoud route this morning. 85 km. #cycling #gravel #veluwezoom
Gravel bike against an oak tree with Highland cattle standing nearby.
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
It's wonderful to see spring flowers everywhere. These Anemone nemorosa were growing in patches on a verge, spotted as I cycled past on my gravel bike. #flowers, #gravel, #cycling
Anemone nemorosa flowers
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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‘No kings, just vaccines!’: demonstrators gather at NIH headquarters to protest against cuts to medical research
Protesters decried Trump administration healthcare policies and direction of HHS under leadership of RFK Jr
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Fredrik Jutfelt 🐠 @jutfelt.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Two PhD positions in fish physiology with an amazing supervisor, @rachaelmorgan.bsky.social ! 🧪🐟 Tell your friends! www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
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Two PhD Research Fellows in Fish Physiology (298755) | University of Bergen
Job title: Two PhD Research Fellows in Fish Physiology (298755), Employer: University of Bergen, Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
A friend leant me The Player of Games by Iain M Banks! Amazing, he predicted the smartphone decades before they were invented, and jt was a fun read too (despite the fact that I'm not into games). Here is my #review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/7a4c... #sci-fi, #booksky, #books #boeken
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Review by andrewspink - The Player of Games
The most remarkable thing about this books is its prescience.  The 'terminals' have an awful l...
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Andrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
But the science was what made it so good!
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