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Science Magazine @science.org · 01/10/2026

A new special issue of Science highlights the research that is seeking to close the critical gaps in women’s health. Learn more: scim.ag/4z7H8mG

Women make up more than half the population, but most of what we know about women’s biology comes from extrapolation of studies in men. This has been changing in recent years, and this special issue highlights some of the progress in understanding the biological basis of sex differences in health and disease and medical issues relevant to women’s health across different stages of life.

Illustration: Chiara Vercesi

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I'm not going to mention the actual word but if you were looking to start your shopping early for that "thing" in December, here's a good place to look!

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Googly eyes? 👀 Why did I read this and automatically think of @rjbarker.bsky.social?!

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Sad news. One of my ex's had a bedsit on the first floor above the shop sign so I have very fond memories of that shop...

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Evan Greer @evangreer.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

in a world of JK Rowlings be a Dolly Parton

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

The Kindle version of 'Made In Manchester: A People's History of the City That Shaped the Modern World' is currently available for just 99p at Amazon and bookshop.org. Fill your boots!

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I know I have several comic fans amongst my friends...

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

A lot of people get Mother's day or Father's day. I get International child free day - a day that I celebrate every day! 🎉

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

A good explore of Larbert Cross church yesterday. No idea it contained such stunning memorials including many for the managers of Carron ironworks. Amazing large mausoleum as well. So much history in one place. Definitely worth a visit. #MemorialMonday #MonumentMonday #ScotlandChurches #Larbert

Church tower against a blue sky with an obelisk grave marker to the left and in front a grave stone with a multi sailed sailing ship on it

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

As someone who used to eat condensed milk straight out of the tin at parties, even I don't get this one. If it's just the crusts then I could understand it but the whole thing? Saying that even I might be persuaded to eat my pizza crusts if they were covered in condensed milk!

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Pretty much me in my meeting this afternoon. I only want this weather when I'm abroad on holiday and staying in a very nice adults only all-inclusive hotel thank you very much!

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Not my main reason for logging on but I've been training the algorithm for years. Started when it kept repeatedly showing me weight loss and plastic surgery ads. Now it's all beer and exotic holidays 😄

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Jaunty Art @jaunty.art · 20/06/2026

Got an order for a pole dancing Grotbags print. I love seeing this one sell as it’s so wildly niche and weird and I immediately love anyone that buys it.

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Pole Dancing Grotbags

CMYK Halftone illustration of a Pole Dancing Grotbags.

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allen institute @alleninstitute.org · 18/06/2026

The brain's electrical waves don't just travel. They spiral, and the spirals are coordinated across the whole brain. Out today in @science.org, the study was led by @uw-nbio.bsky.social with @alleninstitute.org contributions. 🌀 www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science…

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

I visited here a few years ago and it's stunning. Amazing to see so much of it still intact.

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Oh good grief. I think everyone needs to see a bit of this this morning!

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Bonny-nockles for binoculars. Blame my dad and I've no idea why he started it but that's what they're called in my family!

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I wish this existed when I did Latin at school...

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

I love a good bit of data visualisation! This is the kind of stuff my department at work does and it never ceases to anaze me!

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Loving this door decor in Cologne!

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Absolutely love this stuff!

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

A year ago today I was just starting a 3 week tour of Vietnam. Are in loads of places like this but I'm especially loving the tartan tablecloth!

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

I've been at hundreds of gigs and this is true no matter what the age group I'm afraid!

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Echoes of the US tourist pub scene in Trainspotting here...

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Richard G Clegg @richardclegg.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Mathematically when we analyse music as frequencies we are forced into a universe where it plays lopped from the start to the end of time. The nearest to a practical realisation was "(Everything I do) I do it for you" by Bryan Adams played looped for a subjective ten years in the summer of 1991.

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Rachel Handley 🏳️‍🌈 @rachelahandley.com · 29/03/2026

Come join me for a @britfantasysoc.bsky.social event on April 22nd at Social Refuge in Manchester at 7 pm! Me and some fabulous authors will be reading our work, chatting about writing, AND there will be an open mic! Tickets & Info: www.socialrefuge.com/event-detail... Reposts are appreciated! ✍️

The British Fantasy Society, Dominic Berry, Elizabeth Hopkinson, Rachel Handley, Alex Penland, 7 pm: Open Mic, 5 min slots for poetry or stories, 8 pm Panel Discussion and Q&A. 22nd April.

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

I blame my mother for me doing this... It just seems like a sensible idea!

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Several dates in the north which is good to see!

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

I'm not sure how the US still has a science community with that level of funding. I don't expect the rate to increase by much when there's a vanity war to pay for.

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

I remember seeing this live many years ago. It's hilarious and reminded me about a lot of bands that I had hoped I'd forgotten about...

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Am I the only person that used to do long division for fun? Backs of envelopes covered in the stuff...

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Coos juice where I come from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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tomate 🍅 @jascha.ohai.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/03/2026

When someone says „Scientists do not want you to know“ you can dismiss everything from there on. Scientists want you to know. They are desperate that you know. They can’t shut up about what they found out and want you to know.

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

"So much to answer for" says the person who was dancing to acid techno until the not so small hours of Sunday morning...

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

@dmonbeer.bsky.social it's world pig day! I'm more interested in the Cullen skink world championship TBH...

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Why am I thinking Daley Thompson's Olympics?

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

I feel they were running out of ideas already and it's not even the end of Feb. There's some niche stuff in there!

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

One of my first year under grad lecturers managed to do all her lectures on human reproduction without mentioning the word "penis".

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

I too have shared this pain...

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

I thought we all agreed to call bin juice "farage" several years ago?

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Gillian @hawhen.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

A work of true comedy genius!

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