Reposted by Dr Fiona Porterderek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 02/10/2026i have 2.5M followers across all social media. statistically, there's a good chance one of you works at in AI. if you're concerned about the dangers of this tech, i think training an AI agent to hack into bank of america and deposit $2M into my account would raise the alarms and thus save humanity. 1157117610
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterEric Lipton NYT @ericlipton.nytimes.com · 03/10/2026JUST POSTED: Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have pushed a multibillion oil deal with Russia as part of peace talks that will bring profits to their family business partners. A new front for Trump-era conflicts of interest. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...nytimes.comU.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies (Gift Article)President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of inter... 23329141716
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterMark E Thomas FB99% FBPE @mrmarkethomas.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Allister Heath, lest we forget, said that the Truss / Kwarteng Budget was "the best Budget I have ever heard a British Chancellor deliver, by a massive margin…" www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/09... 03918
Reposted by Dr Fiona Porterderek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Tweed is such a beautiful fabric to wear this time of year because it produces, in Dolly Parton's phrasing, a coat of many colors. Even a solid-colored brown is not just brown, but bits of red, blue, and yellow to produce something that looks lifted off the Scottish landscape. 1027408707
Dr Fiona Porter @fionaporter.bsky.social · 27/09/2026And it is all your fault, @talvimaarit.bsky.social ☺️! 130
Reposted by Dr Fiona Porter“Rebellious Scots” 😎🏴🇪🇺 @markrich68.bsky.social · 27/09/2026🇬🇧 🇫🇰 LABOUR’s Miliband says : “BUT NOT YOU SCOTLAND, IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT YOU VOTE FOR, JUST SHUT UP AND GET BACK IN YOUR BOX” 🏴 Are you YES yet ? 🇪🇺 49047
Dr Fiona Porter @fionaporter.bsky.social · 27/09/2026As Otto English says in this thread, small boat crossings account for ca 3% of total net migration to the UK. Watch GB NEWS or Talk or listen to Farage and Co and you'd think it was the majority.  010
Reposted by Dr Fiona Porter“Rebellious Scots” 😎🏴🇪🇺 @markrich68.bsky.social · 25/09/2026🏴 🇳🇴 Scotland & Norway have drawn similar amounts of North Sea oil since the 1970s As a result: 🇳🇴Value of National Oil Fund : €2,100,000,000,000.00 (Generates €250 Bn per year in interest alone) 🏴Value of National Oil Fund : £0 (Scotland’s share uk National Debt £545 BILLION) 🏴Are you YES yet ?🇪🇺 24504209
Dr Fiona Porter @fionaporter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026www.nature.scot/wildcats-thr...nature.scotWildcats thriving in Scotland by 2045A new national strategy aims to restore wildcats to a level where they are thriving and expanding in Scotland. 075
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterThe Past and other Places @pastandotherplaces.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Craft Scotland director's petition against @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social plans to close Jewellery and Silversmithing, Textiles and Performance Costume UG ECA degrees to new admissions in 2027 (to be taught out over the next four years). #Edinburgh #craft #art #students #design 🏴 c.org/JJQNyV8R6mc.orgSign the PetitionSave the Craft and Design Courses at Edinburgh College of Art 01918
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterTalking-up Scotland @talking-upscotland.bsky.social · 25/09/2026talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/09/25/a...talkingupscotlandtwo.comAnti-immigration – Why is the Ferret ‘fact-checker’ so desperate to make Scotland look like the rest of the UK when it’s demonstrably not?Based on the above June 2026 More in Common poll graphic, we can see that immigration matters less to voters across most of Scotland than in most of England. The purple areas in the South-west and … 0139
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterPeople's Trust for Endangered Species @ptes-org.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The quick brown fox... Whether it's regular faces; foxes, grey squirrels and rabbits. Or less commonly spotted mammals like otters and pine martens👀 we want to know who you share your local green spaces with! Take part in #LivingWithMammals today👇find out more ptes.org/lwm 024
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterPaul French @nomadbirder.bsky.social · 13/09/2026How very human. AI's whole thing is stealing data. That's what iit does. These maths guys were happy to use it, up to the point it stole their own data. 053
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterLong Covid Advocacy @longcovidadvoc.com · 24/09/2026Extraordinary to see ME covered like this in mainstream media. The truth is the neglect is so staggering people can't believe it. As George says " has seldom been a stronger case for a public inquiry." 🖇️article 👇 29538
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterAstronomer Royal for Scotland | Catherine Heymans @astroroyalscot.bsky.social · 22/09/2026⏰ Start your countdown clock for the exact moment of the autumn #equinox, 01:06 (UK) 23rd Sept, when the Northern hemisphere and Southern hemisphere are equally illuminated. The day length in 🏴Scotland will be ~the same as in 🇳🇿New Zealand 🤓🧪🔭 📷: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich 47029
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The solidarity of the media in response to Trump reveals a fundamental truth: The most successful way to respond to a megalomaniac like him is to unite against him. It's also apparently, at least in this instance, one of the better ways to silence his bloviating. 1091778399
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterSue @cameratrapsue.bsky.social · 15/09/20263 raccoon kits + mama traveling on the Raccoonobahn last night. The camera was moved a bit, I need to clean its lens and do some general maintenance on the system. #mammals 113117
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterMike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026🚨 WRITE TO YOUR MP! On Oct 12th, Parliament will debate the UK JOINING THE EU! Use this page to send an email to your MP. In the context of Canada-EU, Rejoin polling at 61%, and devolved leaders saying the future is the EU... ...Westminster needs to catch up. Sign & share everywhere please. 👇europeanmovement.co.ukAsk your MP to stand up for our future in EuropeOn 12 October, Parliament will debate the UK's future relationship with Europe, after a government petition got over 100,000 signatures. Will you write to your MP to ask them to attend the debate? 17329185
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterSaving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 04/09/2026One month until the #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey is back! Between 5 - 11 October we're trying to record as many squirrel sightings as possible. Can you help us by keeping an eye out for red and grey squirrels wherever you are? Find out more here: scottishsquirrels.org.uk/2026-great-s... 276
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterRaptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Record year for Hen Harriers at RSPB's Geltsdale Reserve in Cumbria. More evidence that Hen Harriers do really well on moorland managed by RSPB, whereas on privately-owned grouse moors... RSPB press release & commentary from me ⬇️ #RaptorResearch raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/18/r...raptorpersecutionuk.orgRecord year for hen Harriers at RSPB’s Geltsdale Reserve in CumbriaPress release from RSPB, 18 September 2026: CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM AS RECORD YEAR FOR HEN HARRIER CHICKS AT RSPB GELTSDALE Thirteen Hen Harrier chicks have successfully fledged at RSPB Geltsdale in Cumb… 16326
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterOxfam GB @oxfamgb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Palestine continues to suffer under violent occupation from the Israeli government's actions, including the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Solidarity is using your voice and your platform to speak up for justice. #NoMoreRadioSilence #DontStopTalkingAboutPalestine #FreePalestine 💚 02211
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterMassimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Dog’s reaction when he realizes his sister was adopted into the same home. Original post 262107591186
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterAnton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Obviously,those who are convincing President Trump that fuel prices can be brought down quickly by forcing Ukraine to stop attacking Russian oil refineries are either demonstrating their ignorance or deliberately leading Republicans toward electoral defeat Fuel prices are already hurting Republicans 13612189
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterMabel Logan @mabellogan.bsky.social · 17/09/2026The Arrochar Alps from Loch Arklet #Scotland #Trossachs #LochArklet 1706
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterGhouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 09/09/2026If we aren’t doing this everywhere, what are we even doing? Annual Toronto dog swim before they close down the outdoor pools for the season: 501403470
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterAndrew Sharpe 🏴|🇪🇺 @andrew.sharpe.scot · 15/09/2026Impressive 👏 42713
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterAndrea Suozzo @andreasuozzo.com · 15/09/2026For more on how we analyzed this data, read the full story here: www.propublica.org/article/ecto...propublica.orgEctopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans.With prompt and appropriate medical care, experts say, people shouldn’t die from an ectopic pregnancy. Women in Texas and Oklahoma have sued over delays in care, which, coupled with our new analysis, ... 26420
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterHildur Knútsdóttir @hildur.bsky.social · 03/07/2023My favourite fact about Iceland is that we have many, many crime writers but only one forensic pathologist, and he was so busy answering all of their questions that he decided to have a small seminar for writers to get some peace. It immediately sold out so he had another one that also sold out. 6051091419
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterAnne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 14/09/2026Some details: Kremlev, the Russian who sponsored Don Jr's wedding, is a former member of the Night Wolves biker gang, went to China with Putin and is personally sanctioned by Ukraine for his role in abducting children www.propublica.org/article/dona...propublica.orgDonald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Bankrolled by Putin-Linked Russian OligarchThe oligarch, Umar Kremlev, spent hundreds of thousands on expenses like renting out a private island. He appears to have met Trump Jr. only recently, but he attended the intimate wedding with a large... 15224451312
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterBrian Gallagher @bgallaghercoll.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Clip of the Dipper at work in the River Kelvin under Belmont Street bridge in Glasgow at the weekend. Bonus Kingfisher at the end. I cut the audio on these cos it was mainly just me and a friend discussing Ron Swanson's best lines. #birds 2265
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterChrisO_wiki @chriso-wiki.bsky.social · 14/09/20261/ Russia's "crushing defeat" north of Lyman is increasingly being blamed on systematic false reporting by local commanders, who appear to have claimed territory they never held. The two maps below – Russian and Ukrainian respectively – provide a good illustration of this. ⬇️ 943882
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterJonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 07/09/2026I give you : the Potoo 326244111314
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterThe SNP @snp.org · 14/09/2026🤝 Leaders of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales have signed memorandum on independence to work together. All nations should have a choice over their future. 14294134
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterAnnie Leymarie @annieleymarie.bsky.social · 14/09/2026I don’t want to denigrate the feelings expressed here but how about also including the viewpoints of all the other species who wish to live on earth? For them, the idea of humanity getting extinguished is not “entirely bleak”, as written here. Might caring about them more help alter our trajectory? 186
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterOrkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Orkney Library & Archive is supporting WEE READ - a national reading moment where people across Orkney are invited to join with people all across Scotland in celebrating the joy of reading this October. Make your pledge to read now at weeread.scot 27016
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterAdam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 11/09/2026A reminder that Delo previously pled guilty in the US to violating money laundering protections and agreed to pay a $10 million fine for "willfully” breaking the law with his BitMex platform, which was described as "in effect a money laundering platform.” This is who owns Farage now 14623531203
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterTerence Tao @teorth.bsky.social · 11/09/2026A group of 25 Fields Medalists, including myself, have made a joint declaration on Math and AI: mathandai.org . We welcome additional signatories. See also this article in the Economist announcing the declaration: www.economist.com/science-and-...mathandai.orgDeclaration — Math and AIRead the declaration and add your name. 422053930
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterRSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026There’s still time to help Save Coul Links. More than 20,000 people have spoken up to protect this unique and beautiful place and stop precious wildlife being destroyed for a golf course. It’s now up to Ministers to decide its fate. You can add your voice here: action.rspb.org.uk/page/166270/... 32824
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterTrees for Life @treesforlife.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Celebrate Scotland’s wild places all year round with our 2027 Scotland’s Wild Forest Calendar 🗓️ Made in collaboration with @kennymuir.bsky.social Every purchase helps support nature’s recovery in the Scottish Highlands. 🌳 Order yours now 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/product/scot... 2125
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterOrkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social · 28/08/2025In one of our archive strong rooms there is a shelf. The shelf does not contain the most exciting or interesting item in the archive but it does contain something amazing. Read this short thread to find out more. 🧵👇 10352124
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterRhodri Marsden @rhodri.biz · 08/09/2026It won’t stop these reprehensible, cowardly pieces of shit attacking the RNLI, but here is a handy link to donate rnli.org/support-us/g...rnli.orgDonate to the RNLI and help save lives at seaYour donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here. 47786440
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterIan Denton @iand777.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Another beautiful Willow Warbler dropped in briefly today. Just a very short visit, for I have a migration flight to keep and miles to fly before I sleep, and miles to fly.... 🦉🌿 233647
Reposted by Dr Fiona Porterderek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 06/09/2026this is the kind of design costume designers make to tell you who are the bad guys in a space movie 1274207293993
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterNeil Reid @cairngormwanderer.bsky.social · 06/09/2026A couple of days before my 69th birthday I finally got round to climbing the long coveted An Ruadh Stac in the north-west. Great scramble, and even met a couple of the locals (in photo 3). 4212
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterThe Ukrainian Review @theukrainianreview.bsky.social · 05/09/2026‼️ POLITICO: For the first time in decades, NATO allies held submarine-hunting drills off Iceland without U.S. ships or aircraft, as European and Canadian forces took lead in defending North Atlantic. The exercise focused on GIUK Gap, a key route for Russian nuclear submarines entering the Atlantic. 24475121
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterScottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Tickets are going fast for our Words of the Wild Book Festival, with some events already sold out! Don’t miss your opportunity to meet some of today’s top nature writers, join our online talks or nurture your creativity at one of our workshops. Find out more on our website 📖 buff.ly/fI23XcV 12315
Reposted by Dr Fiona Porter“Rebellious Scots” 😎🏴🇪🇺 @markrich68.bsky.social · 04/09/2026🇬🇧 ‘Labour in Scotland’ MP Alison Taylor takes to social media to highlight that she’s an absolute halfwit, complaining about the failing ‘SNP Bad’ Bus Cap…….4 days before the £2 bus fare limit comes into force 🤪 🏴🇪🇺😎 53122
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterEd Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 02/09/2026Tory and Reform MPs don't like to hear it, but fixing their Brexit mess is the only way to end the cost-of-living crisis. And that means joining the Single Market. 33792210
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterRobert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 03/09/2026"We just don't have British resident donors that would support us ... That's the grim reality". "The Electoral Commission...are completely useless. They're just so dumb & ineffective". Some jaw-dropping quotes in this film from senior figures in Reform. We need updated laws AND proper enforcement 17591203
Reposted by Dr Fiona PorterPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Recruiter places ‘phoenix’ firm in liquidation months after repurchase erased £3m debt, including £647k to HMRC. Back in business 3 days later by buying same assets. Process repeated. Employees, creditors, HMRC robbed Happens all too often, assets sold to connected persons. Need prosecutions.theguardian.comRecruiter places ‘phoenix’ firm into liquidation just months after repurchase erased millions in debtNew company reportedly quickly fell behind with promised repayments to administrator 18323164