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Hel ✨ || Untwined is out now!! 🌀🪷 @helynalc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The #SPSFC5 finalists are here!! #SPSFC5 💙📚 Really cool assortment of books; I'm so excited for the final round. Will be reading ab initio and Time Traitors soon! 👀 Congrats to all semifinalists & finalists! In a lot of cases, the choice was quite difficult! Graphic credit @davedobson.bsky.social

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Is this the strangest on-camera interview I've ever done, lol? Me speaking to Nigel Farage's by-election opponent Count Binface for Zeteo UK Full interview: zeteo.uk/p/mehdi-meet...

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Halfway there is also halfway not there… @clarkesworldmagazine.com Another good time to pick up a subscription to Clarkesworld #sff

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

If ever there was a time to subscribe to an award winning magazine publishing the best scifi in the business…. Now seems a good time.

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

This is incredible. I never trusted the company website info anyway, and always trusted a publication that has used that antibody, But still, holy photoshop, Batman!

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Ida @ikstokbaek.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Our team’s semifinalists for #SPSFC5 Congrats to the Rohan O’Duill and Noam Josephides 🎉 The escape pod, Man With Gun by Tadg Farrington, was one of my personal favourites in our team’s batch, and I’m sorry it narrowly missed out on a semifinal spot. I highly recommend all three of these 🤩

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Sheila Jenné @jennelikejennay.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The #SPSFC5 semifinalists have all been announced now! And yes that's my book at 3 o'clock 😁

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Daniel Gorelick @danielgorelick.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Paying peer reviewers works. Expanded Fast & Fair experiment @biologyopen.bsky.social: • 5.5 vs 37.7 working days to decision with reviews • ~3 vs ~9 reviewer invitations per manuscript • no reduction in editor-assessed review quality • similar acceptance rates www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...

Scatter plot showing that Fast & Fair peer review reached first decision with reviews much faster than conventional peer review: mean 5.5 versus 37.7 working days. Most Fast & Fair manuscripts met the 7-working-day target, while conventional manuscripts were slower and more variable, up to 116 working days.

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James Briscoe @jamesbriscoe.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Is this the future of peer review? New from @biologyopen.bsky.social: expanded Fast & Fair trial paying reviewers £220 per paper The result: rapid peer review with no drop in quality or change in acceptance rate Paying referees makes peer review faster & fairer www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...

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Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Adults Only Zone: Relaxed Session at the Great Exhibition Road Festival, London, Sunday 7 June 12 noon-1pm, open for those aged 18+ www.greatexhibitionroadfestival.co.uk/event/adults... #autism #AutisminMuseums

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Adults Only Zone: Relaxed Session - The Great Exhibition Road Festival

Enjoy a quieter, calmer environment to explore our Adults Only Zone with fewer crowds by signing up for this bookable relaxed session.

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Invisible Warrior_SCD @inviswarriorscd.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

One week to go now till the Great Exhibition Road Festival! Lots of activities planned: 🖌️Zine making ❤️Making wishes for warriors 📸Photo Booth ❓Our Quiz 🥼Pippetting Practical Health and Happiness zone 📍Queen's Tower Rooms Find out more: www.imperial.ac.uk/events/20968...

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Robin Lamboll @robinlamboll.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Next weekend I'll be at the Great Exhibition Road Festival, taking part in the science ballet show - free tickets at www.greatexhibitionroadfestival.co.uk/event/dancin.... (Plus a short stint on the stall exploring links between ecology and pets.)

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Dancing Nature: Science Storytelling Through Ballet - The Great Exhibition Road Festival

Join our Biology Ballerina for an exploration of the natural world through pliés and pirouettes.

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Imperial EEE @imperialeee.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Here's hoping for blue skies in the city this weekend ☀️ Whatever the weather, EEE is heading to the Great Exhibition Road Festival (6-7 June) with FIVE hands-on activities. We're here to answer all your questions about the technology shaping tomorrow! 👋 #GreatExhibitionRoadFestival #OurImperial

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Saving this for later. Will have to see how the functionality is.

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Wow, how many people have woken up to find the Fitbit app is now the Google Health app, which is not even functional. Here is the new look…. I want the Fitbit app back.

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Hi all! I have signed up for the 100miles in May challenge. #CanSky #OncoSky #Breastcancer I’m a Professor at Imperial College. In this photo beside me are PhD student Sophia and Masters student Krystal. All of us are working to understand breast cancer risk. www.justgiving.com/page/james-f...

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My Walk 100 Miles in May Challenge 2026!

Help James Flanagan raise money to support Breast Cancer Now

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

I have decided to do something! I'm raising money for Breast Cancer Now, who generously support our research. The challenge is to walk 100 miles (160 km in real numbers) in May. My fitbit will keep track. I think I can hit the target by about May 20th. Click the link if you want to donate

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v e l o c i t y @velocity69.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

The highest quality video of the moon was just released… so beautiful * Artemis II

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

1/8 K47 by Ricky Ginsburg Status: Quarterfinalist #SPSFC #SPSFC5 #Booksky www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPCN3QDN Spoiler: My favourite of #SPSFC5 so far.

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

1/9 Explorer by Roger Floyd Status: Cut www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN4RGC2Z

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

1/15 MOROS by L.D.Rogov Status: Cut #SPSFC #SPSFC5 #Booksky www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHNH71KQ

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

1/13 Once We Were Stardust by Gareth Lewis @gdlewis23.bsky.social Status: Cut #SPSFC #SPSFC5 #Booksky www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS74361J

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

1/11 The Gestalt in the Machine by Andy Dornan Status: Cut #SPSFC #SPSFC5 #Booksky www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGSD2J6J

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

1/11 Osiris Rising by Milos Davidovic @milosinorbit.bsky.social Status: Cut #SPSFC #SPSFC5 #Booksky www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC9LF4CR

Cover of Osiris Rising by Milos Davidovic

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

1/11 The Germans Have a Word for it by T.R. Thorsen @trthorsen.bsky.social Status: Cut #SPSFC #SPSFC5 #Booksky www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRZ2JDZS

Cover of The Germans Have a Word For It by TR Thorsen

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

1/11 Augmosis by Steven Tye Status: Cut #SPSFC #SPSFC5 #Booksky www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHFV1C67

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

1/8 K47 by Ricky Ginsburg Status: Quarterfinalist #SPSFC #SPSFC5 #Booksky www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPCN3QDN Spoiler: My favourite of #SPSFC5 so far.

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

1/11 The Astral Prophet by Evan Shindewolf Status: Quarterfinalist #SPSFC #SPSFC5 #Booksky www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNPN8N86

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

1/11 Generations by Noam Josephides @noamj.bsky.social Status: Quarterfinalist www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZJKFRDB #SPSFC #SPSFC5 #Booksky

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

1/5 Reviews of SPSFC5 books. Attention #BookSky #scifi. This year I am acting as a judge for #SPSFC #SPSFC5 on “Team Jake -5” Over the last 6 months we have been devouring our list of 25 books and have narrowed it down to the Quarterfinalists! Congratulations to those that made it this far.

Eight Quarterfinalists from Team Jake 5 for SPSFC5

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British Science Fiction Association @bsfa.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

The Award for Best Novel goes to… EJ Swift for When There Are Wolves Again

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British Science Fiction Association @bsfa.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

The award for Best Shorter Fiction goes to… Tade Thompson for The Apologists

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

I have spilt tea on my author signed copy of Emanation by @drewwagar.bsky.social Ok Bluesky, here is the question: Is this: A) A book ruined forever. B) The mark of a much loved copy to be treasured forever.

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CLOCS (Cancer Loyalty Card Study) @clocs-team.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Had the most uplifting lunch with our patient advocates yesterday! Wonderful conversations, lots of laughs, and a powerful reminder of why this work matters. Grateful for their honesty, insight, and partnership. 💙 #CLOCS2#DataForGood#CancerAwareness#PatientAdvocacy #ResearchCommunity

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CLOCS (Cancer Loyalty Card Study) @clocs-team.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

🛒 Shopping data for cancer research? Yep! CLOCS‑1 showed people often self‑treat early symptoms long before seeing a GP. Your basket might hold early clues to symptoms you didn’t realise were symptoms! Find out more here:🔗 cancer.jmir.org/2019/1/e10447 #CLOCS2#EarlyCancerDetection#DataForGood

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Self-Care Behaviors of Ovarian Cancer Patients Before Their Diagnosis: Proof-of-Concept Study

Background: Longer patient intervals can lead to more late-stage cancer diagnoses and higher mortality rates. Individuals may delay presenting to primary care with red flag symptoms and instead turn t...

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CLOCS (Cancer Loyalty Card Study) @clocs-team.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 💙 Early signs are easy to overlook: bloating, indigestion, fatigue, back pain, feeling full quickly, or a sense that something isn’t right. Our work shows people often self‑manage for months. Awareness leads to earlier diagnosis. #CLOCS2 #DataForGood #CancerAwareness

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

This is really interesting!

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CLOCS (Cancer Loyalty Card Study) @clocs-team.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Thinking of joining CLOCS‑2, but not sure how? Here are the steps 💙 1️⃣ Register on Be Part of Research (bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk) 2️⃣ Search “CLOCS‑2” 3️⃣ Sign up 4️⃣ Look out for an email invite with your survey link (check spam too!) #CLOCS2#DataForGood#EarlyCancerDetection #CancerAwareness

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Be part of life-changing research

Find out how you can take part in health and care research through Be Part of Research #BePartofResearch

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CLOCS (Cancer Loyalty Card Study) @clocs-team.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Big Boost for CLOCS-2 🚀 We were featured on BBC Morning Live (0:00–2:09 mins) and picked up by The Mirror! Join the conversation and help us keep this energy going 💙 Find out more: x.com/BBCMorningLi... www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/... #CLOCS2#EarlyCancerDetection#CancerAwareness #DataForGood

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

After the first week of recruitment we have our first participants. Exciting!!! Let’s get that ball rolling.

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

It’s happening soon! Follow @clocs-team.bsky.social if you want to see updates on our CLOCS study. Using shopping data for early #cancer detection.

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The Self-Published Science Fiction Competition @spsfc.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

The fifth #SPSFC is about to close for entries and we're looking for a few more judges: spsfc.space/2025/11/07/l... Come for the free books. Stay for the Discord community full of self-published authors and avid science fiction readers.

Photo of sand descending in an egg timer published by openDemocracy.

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

I'm excited to be a judge for this year's Self-Published Science Fiction Competition! If you write and self-pub sci-fi, you should submit. #SPSFC #SPSFC5 #SciFi #ScienceFiction www.aealexander.com/blog/spsfc

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All You Need To Know About the Self-Published Science Fiction Competition (SPSFC) — Allison Alexander

Key details about the contest for self-published sci-fi novels founded by Hugh Howey.

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James Flanagan @jimiflan.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Very excited to be a judge for #SPSFC5 this year! Go on sign up, submit your fantastic Sci-fi. I want to read it!

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