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Caswell Barry @caswell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Things to do in Eastbourne this Sunday: 1) look at the sea 2) look at it again 3) the LitFest, 11am, where @lucyannunwin.bsky.social and I will let your kids squish a brain and enlist them in a neuron choir. Ages 7+. The brain is a replica. eastbournelitfest.onlineticketseller.com/events/173023

Eastbourne LitFest flyer: Sunday 27 September, 11am, age 7+. Adventures Inside Your Brain with Professor Caswell Barry and Lucy Ann Unwin, an interactive talk with brain texture squishing, myth-busting and a noisy neuron choir. Shows the book cover and Lucy and Caswell holding model brains.

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Jim Unwin @jimunwin.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

On Tuesday, as @lucyannunwin.bsky.social and I were having lunch, a poorly sounding plane passed overhead. An hour later we read that it had made an emergency landing near the next village. This morning I cycled over and went to see it. It was surprisingly intact!

Screenshot of the skycards app, showing a silver yakovlev yak-32 propeller plane.

Screenshot of the Argus news site, showing a silver yakovlev yak-32 propeller plane after an emergency landing in a field

a silver yakovlev yak-32 propeller plane back on its wheels in a field. In the background is a windmill and the sea

a silver yakovlev yak-32 propeller plane in a field. I'm stood in front wearing a cycling helmet

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Caswell Barry @caswell.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Also ... if anyone's looking for Christmas presents for a budding neuroscientist I know a good book. Just sayin'

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Caswell Barry @caswell.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Wooo! Exciting news - Inside Your Brain - the children's neuroscience book I wrote with @lucyannunwin.bsky.social has been listed in the 2025 Children's book of the year shortlist. Please vote for us: tinyurl.com/yhr8vawe (some of those other books look amazing too)

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Books of the Year 2025 Voting Form

School Reading List Children's Books of the Year 2025. To take part, vote for one book in each category and press 'submit' at the end of this form. For more information, book synopses and purchasing ...

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Lucy Ann Unwin @lucyannunwin.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Happiest I've been all year! ☺️☺️☺️😅 #Connections #PurpleFirst

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Selina Wray @selinawray.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Bit of present shopping for my friends kids today by my talented friend and podcast cohost @caswell.bsky.social ! Reading myself before it goes in the post….!

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Lucy Ann Unwin @lucyannunwin.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

This was such a fascinating chat to be part of! Have a listen....

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Alom Shaha @alomshaha.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Going into my children’s school later to give a talk about science and history of timekeeping after which the children will design their own clock faces before attaching a quartz mechanism to them. If you want to do this yourself, template and details of where to buy clock kits below

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“About Time” Teaching Resources

The lovely people at DK have made some teaching resources to accompany “About Time” which include activities to help children think about the importance of time, practise telling the ti…

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Jim Unwin @jimunwin.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

I've had my shoulder to this project for 6+ years at this point. I'm terrified about the response (or worst of all, lack of response). I'm not sure what I even am once it is out there.

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Jim Unwin @jimunwin.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

I've seen the birdwatching documentary. It filled my brain and my heart. I cannot recommend it enough. It is free on YouTube. Try the first five minutes, if you like that then you'll like the rest 👍

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Megalulu ♡︎ @megalu.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

The UN Speech that should have been covered wall to wall

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Esheru @esherukweku.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Brilliant

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Alastair Campbell @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

New @therestpolitics.bsky.social LEADING - however had you think things are in Gaza, they’re worse. We speak to James Elder from @unicef.org who has worked in crisis zones all his life and says he has never seen anything as bad we this “war on children” alastaircampbell.org/2025/09/152-...

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152. "A War on Children": A Generation in Gaza at Risk (James Elder) - Alastair Campbell

Why is the humanitarian situation in Gaza the worst that James Elder has ever seen? What does the process of rebuilding Gaza look like? How do the people working on the ground not lose hope? UNICEF s...

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J Gregort Coffeeheimer @gregianjohnson.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Just realised the guy with old military vehicles outside his house who has flown an English flag for as long as we’ve lived here on a massive flagpole in his garden has recently taken it down and replaced it with the flag of Hertfordshire. Comforting to know the proper flag guys know what’s up atm.

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Lucy Ann Unwin @lucyannunwin.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

❤️ Now feels a good time for hope! ❤️ If you want to spread a little....👉🏼 uk.bookshop.org/p/books/how-...

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Ian Moody @ianmoody.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Tens of thousands protest in Israel over plan to escalate war on Gaza. Protesters took to streets in Tel Aviv on Saturday night to oppose plan to seize control of Gaza City; wider Israeli cabinet expected to approve plan as soon as Sunday. www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

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Tens of thousands protest in Israel over plan to escalate war on Gaza – latest updates

Protesters took to streets in Tel Aviv on Saturday night to oppose plan to seize control of Gaza City; wider Israeli cabinet expected to approve plan as soon as Sunday

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Angus Main @angusmain.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

I keep seeing generative AI being used on stuff for kids, like maybe they won’t notice, or it doesn’t matter as much. The opposite is true. Anyone who’s created anything for kids knows you should make more effort for them, not less.

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Lucy Ann Unwin @lucyannunwin.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Thrilled to be featured in @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social's wonderful Reading Realm today! I share the 🧠 5 mind-blowing things I learnt writing about brains🧠 ...covering memories, survival, identity & more. All thanks to my co-author and neuroscience professor @caswell.bsky.social of course!

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Lucy Ann Unwin @lucyannunwin.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Lovely (+ well paid) opportunity for BPOC writers in the South East! Deadline tomorrow though... writingourlegacy.org.uk/whatwedo/wri...

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Writing Our Legacy’s Species Stories commission, in partnership with South Downs National Park Authority | WRITING OUR LEGACY

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Caroline Fielding @cazapr1.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

The criticism isn't of the children, it is that most of the books are *old*. By age 11 they're only choosing from what is offered to them, it isn't entirely "free choice" until they can take themselves to a bookshop/library. What books does their school own? What does their teacher recommend?

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Lucy Ann Unwin @lucyannunwin.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Would be interested to see if on ANY question about ANYTHING Reform and Conservative voters are the lowest "Don't Know" responders! Feel like it's a defining Reform characteristic to always have an opinion and never admit doubt! 🤣

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Lucy Ann Unwin @lucyannunwin.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Hurray for Amulet, but still depressing that the books 11 year olds have access to are all older then them! Really hope the #NationalYearOfReading involves some heavy spending on just NEW BOOKS in schools!

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Alom Shaha @alomshaha.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

While I’m trying to hustle for work on here, if any Kids TV people are reading this, I have a TV treatment for this written up, in partnership with a top Kids TV script writer (Teletubbies, PJ Masks, Waffle the Wonder Dog etc) and producer. Cosy science for kids: alomshaha.com/portfolio/ho...

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How To Find a Rainbow

“This charming story can be read on two levels – that of two sisters in search of a physical rainbow and that of emerging from a gloomy emotional episode and beginning to find joy again. It …

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Major @majorarschloch.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Exactly.

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Max Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Like I've said before, if you have any doubts about climate change, just go to a super-boring insurance conference and listen to the super-boring panels where they dryly talk about the growing threat of disasters so catastrophic and unpredictable in scope they simply cannot be insured at any price.

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Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

I've written an article laying out my arguments for an extension of Ireland's Basic Income for the Arts. It crosses some of topics I've covered in other blogs, but I wanted to cover all these points in a single piece. oisinmcgann.com?p=5733&previ... #BasicIncomeForTheArts #UniversalBasicIncome

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Working for Raffle Tickets: An Argument for the Basic Income for the Arts – Oisín McGann

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Thames & Hudson @thamesandhudson.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

A love letter to the independent bookshop 💌 As an independent, family-owned publisher, we understand the positive impact indie bookshops have on their local communities and we’re lucky to have a wonderful relationship with so many bookshops across the UK. #indiebookshopweek

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Caswell Barry @caswell.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

@lucyannunwin.bsky.social beat me to the post with her top quality social media skills! Nearly as good as her authorship skills. I’m incredibly excited and proud to see this out. BUY IT NOW.

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Lucy Ann Unwin @lucyannunwin.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

It's publication day for INSIDE YOUR BRAIN!! 🧠 History, science & humour! 🧠 Shocking stories & gory details! 🧠 Covers brain basics but goes IN DEPTH and doesn't patronise... 🧠 Brain history from Egyptians to AI futures! 🧠 For ages 8+ @caswell.bsky.social Buy here: uk.bookshop.org/a/14951/9780...

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Lucy Ann Unwin @lucyannunwin.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Two days left to order a *personalised* copy of #InsideYourBrain signed by MEEEE (and also, quite possibly, @caswell.bsky.social) Order from my lovely local bookshop The Book Nook 👉 booknookuk.com/product/pre-...

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Patrick Ness @patricknessbooks.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

It’s Pride Month! Use your super-gay voice and audacity to fight for your trans and non-binary siblings! Dance, of course, and slay, but the time for fighting is now.

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Lucy Ann Unwin @lucyannunwin.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

My copies of #InsideYourBrain have arrived & they're SO gorgeous I gave in and did a video 🙈🙈🙈 It's out THIS THURSDAY and is a lighthearted (or light-brained? 🤔) gallop through the history of neuroscience co-authored with Professor @caswell.bsky.social & illustrated by María Jesús Contreras 🧠🧠🧠🧠🧠🧠

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Alex Morss 🦇🏴‍☠️ @alexmorss.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

CALL TO ACTION: PLEASE EMAIL YOUR GOVERNMENT - Links below. Israel has said it intends to stop the #FreedomFlorilla & arrest those on board, it has threatened unlawful force against civilians & attempted to justify violence with baseless smears. This breaches international law. 🧵

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Henry Mance @henrymance.ft.com · 07/06/2025

Oooh, you mean it's OK to leave, realise it's a mistake, then rejoin? 😉

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Lucy Ann Unwin @lucyannunwin.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Delighted to see #InsideYourBrain included in @thereaderteacher.bsky.social 's June book picks! He says it's: "bursting with stories that show how curiosity and sometimes a bit of chaos can lead to amazing breakthroughs.” 😍 (SOOO much chaos!) 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIuY... @caswell.bsky.social

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June 2025 Children’s Books I’m Most Excited About | Coming Soon: Season 5: Episode 6

YouTube video by The Reader Teacher

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Richard Bellamy @rbellamy.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Even the Guardian in my view fails to underline how worrying this is …. The BBC treats such news as if we should be rejoicing and heading for the beach. No wonder climate change isn't being taken seriously. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

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Temperatures could hit 27C on Saturday as UK’s sunniest spring on record draws to end

Morning rain could affect Northern Ireland and Scotland but southern and eastern parts likely to remain dry

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Kneecap @kneecapceol.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Wee clip from Vice a few years ago....📽️ "I'm calling it Northern Kitchen".

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Mostly Book Talk @mostlybooktalk.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Join us talking with Cath Howe about the latest book in her Call the Puffins series, Tiny and the Cave Ghost, illustrated by Ella Okstad. @cathhowe.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social @antswilkinson.bsky.social #readingforpleasure #kidlitUK #edusky

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Caroline Litman @alicemydaughter.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

To mark the 1st day of my 4th year without Alice I have an announcement: I’ve joined up with a determined group of women working to change the narrative around trans people. Women standing in solidarity with our trans siblings. Our first step is to ask cis women to read and sign our open letter ⬇️

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Not in our name: Women in support of the trans+ community

Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

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Lucy Ann Unwin @lucyannunwin.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Two weeks today! #InsideYourBrain is a comedic romp through brain science history: lighthearted & a bit gross but properly in-depth! Please consider pre-ordering as it makes a massive difference to a book’s chances! Links> linktr.ee/lucyannunwin @caswell.bsky.social @thamesandhudson.bsky.social

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Lucy Ann Unwin @lucyannunwin.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

I'm 2/3rd through this and keep telling EVERYBODY they need to read it! Especially my 14yr old who has totally fallen out of love with school science, but also the perpetually curious @jimunwin.bsky.social , my father-in-law, my 10 yr old, all my friends... It really is fascinating...

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

HB 3225 is dead. Texas teens maintain the right to read freely in their local libraries. Grassroots organizing, coalition building, and individual Texas students, authors, parents, librarians, & public library supporters using their voices WORKED.

An image of a public library sitting atop the wicked witch (aka HB 3225) with a caption that says “ding dong! HB 3225 is dead!”

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Caswell Barry @caswell.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

The fire spreads! It's nearly here ....

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Gale Galligan @galegalligan.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

it can feel like everyone knows this about JKR already, but speaking as someone who does a lot of school visits: no

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