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Dr Michael Weatherburn

@mrweatherburn.bsky.social
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Field Leader and Academic Fellow at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social. Works on history, strategy, data. Founder: Project Hindsight www.projecthindsight.org. Lots more 👉 www.michaelweatherburn.com.

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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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Nazi Germany had no hope of making an atomic bomb, uranium cubes reveal
Experimental reactor needed much more uranium and heavy water than the country could muster
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/oc...
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You Can See Everything review – Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes doc is a modern masterpiece of deceit
No spoilers here – TV’s grand illusionist meets his match when he moves in with Theranos founder and her family
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🛫 Stoked to welcome Mike Pryce to @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social to launch his book 'Jump Jet' (Penguin RH) at CLCC on Thurs, 22 Oct 2026. Includes a guided tour of @sciencemuseum.org.uk 🎟️ ✍ Tickets are free & Mike has agreed to autograph copies: www.imperial.ac.uk/events/21161... See you there!
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Excited to be attending #BigDataLDN 2026. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with 16,000+ data, AI and analytics professionals. 🤝 Register here: invt.io/1txbz77crr9
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I'm attending Big Data LDN 2026 - join me!
Register today
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article... @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
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Imperial named University of the Year 2027 by The Times and Sunday Times
Imperial has been named University of the Year 2027 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, in recognition of its student experience and...
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
www.economist.com/leaders/2026...
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Should you be afraid of Elon Musk?
Artificial intelligence is charging ahead. Not even its creators know how to keep up
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Business History Conference @businesshistoryc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
How to submit a panel for #BHC2027 #bizhis #MexicoCity thebhc.org/2027-bhc-mee... @retailhistorian.bsky.social @historians.org @entandsoc.bsky.social
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
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The Guardian view on the two cultures: bridge the divide, starting with A-levels | Editorial
Editorial: Seventy years after CP Snow warned of estrangement between the sciences and arts, breadth in education should be encouraged
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
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Business schools face demand for higher, ‘human’ skills
As AI erodes entry-level tasks, employers want ‘tier two’ abilities that young masters in management graduates once learnt at work
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Hi all! @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social's CLCC is recruiting for two Teaching Fellow roles: 🎭 Creative Performance 👉 www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-... 💡 Psychology of Performance 👉 www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-... 📬 Any queries, get in touch! profiles.imperial.ac.uk/michael.weat...
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Description
Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities ment...
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
✨ 💡 Including fascinating info on Verne's second novel, never published and rediscovered in 1989: Platinum Noses www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
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Raymond N. MacKenzie · Platinum Noses: Jules Verne’s Fantasy
Few writers could match Verne in sales or in spin-offs, including the hugely successful theatre productions. Popular...
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Lucy Delap @lucydelap.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Great discussion at the 'crisis in UK history' meeting hosted by @ihr.bsky.social, @royalhistsoc.org, @histassoc.bsky.social and History UK. Horror stories of closures and redundancies, balanced by new resources. Check out for ex. the new Independent Historians Network independenthistorians.org
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Independent Historians Network
The place for independent and freelance historians to connect
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🙏 Many thanks to NATO Science & Tech Organization for the welcome invitation! ⚛️ Loved learning how complex orgs think, develop teamwork with other professionals, and build into my own upcoming teaching. 🔮 @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social students & colleagues - expect to hear more!
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
💡 🛸 Interesting! What's going on here, do you think? Soundtrack: Molchat Doma - Судно (Борис Рижий) www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KeE...
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History of Education Society UK @histedsocuk.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
🗣️ CONFERENCE CALL FOR PAPERS! 🇮🇪 The History of Education Conference is back for 2026, and will be held at Maynooth University, Ireland. 📆 Now, you can submit your 250-word abstracts - you have until 25 May 2026! 👇 More here: hes2026.wixsite.com/hes2026mayno...
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Call for Papers | HES2026
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
✨ One week to go until our joint @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social- @histedsocuk.bsky.social 'History of Interdisciplinary Education' Symposium. It's proven popular so we've upgraded to a bigger venue. 1/2
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
£64k for mangaging something 18" tall? Great job!
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
I'm all in favour of opening a major speech by quoting HG Wells 💯 👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/about/leader...
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President's Address 2026
Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome colleagues, students, and alumni of Imperial
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
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Oleg Prokofiev’s Long-Hidden Trove of Paintings Finally Sees the Light
Works by the abstract Russian artist will go on show in "Bending Time", the first show at Prokofiev Studio in London.
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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 26/05/2026
The concept of extinction was regarded as impossible until the late 18th century. Join Professor Sadiah Qureshi on 28 May as she explores extinction's unnatural history and how we can generate hope and secure justice for all life on earth. bit.ly/4tL3JmR
A painting depicting a large prehistoric mammoth skeleton beside a live elephant, with people observing it. Text overlays the image, detailing an event: "Hope in the shadow of unnatural extinctions," the Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar Medal and Lecture 2025 by Professor Sadiah Qureshi, scheduled for 28 May 2026 at 6.30pm BST. The Royal Society is mentioned as the organizer.
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King's CHoSTM @kingschostm.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
TOMORROW: a roundtable on public engagement, history, and the study of STM in history with @caitjan.bsky.social, @davidedgerton.bsky.social and @chrismanias.bsky.social 🗓️ 27 May, 15.00-16.30 📍 Strand Campus #histsci #histtech #histmed #hisstm @kingshistory.bsky.social
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
🎇💡All welcome to our 'History of Interdisciplinary Education' symposium on Weds 17 June at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social w/ @histedsocuk.bsky.social. 16 speakers across 4 roundtables, keynote and a great chance to make connections. ℹ️🎟️ info & free tickets: www.imperial.ac.uk/events/20984...
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History of Interdisciplinary Education Symposium
A day-long symposium at Imperial, bringing together researchers and educators interested in the history of education, specifically interdisciplinary higher education in the UK and beyond.
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History of Education Society UK @histedsocuk.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
You can now register for the History of Interdisciplinary Education Symposium on 17 June, held at Imperial College London. A great opportunity to meet more people in the history of education ecosystem, and hear some fascinating papers: www.imperial.ac.uk/events/20984...
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King's CHoSTM @kingschostm.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
@caitjan.bsky.social’s Healthy Scepticism will be published this June, and we are hosting a party! 🥳🥂 📌 17 June, 17.00-19.00, Strand Campus, London. Register via Eventbrite in the link below. @kingshistory.bsky.social @kingsartshums.bsky.social #histmed #histsci #histtech #histstm
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Book Launch Party: Healthy Scepticism by Caitjan Gainty
This event marks the publication of Caitjan Gainty’s Healthy Scepticism, a vital new account of medical distrust for our contentious times.
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BSHS @bshsnews.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Have an idea for a themed issue? BJHS Themes (BSHS + Cambridge University Press) invites Guest Editor proposals. 🗓 Deadline: 1 July 2026 🔗 bshs.org.uk/bjhs-themes-...
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King's CHoSTM @kingschostm.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Caitjan Gainty’s Healthy Scepticism will be published this June, and we are hosting a party! 🥳🥂 📌 17 June, 17.00-19.00, Strand Campus, London. Get your tickets via Eventbrite ➡️ Book Launch Party: Healthy Scepticism by @caitjan.bsky.social #histmed #histstm @kingshistory.bsky.social
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Book Launch Party: Healthy Scepticism by Caitjan Gainty
This event marks the publication of Caitjan Gainty’s Healthy Scepticism, a vital new account of medical distrust for our contentious times.
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
📣 Call for papers: @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social - @histedsocuk.bsky.social History of Interdisciplinary Education symposium, Imperial, Wed 17 Jun 2026. All welcome, free of charge. 📎 See attached for information! Call closes Mon 27 Apr. 📬 Please reach out with any questions or proposals!
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
An update! Where are they now? Find out from @wired.com 👉 www.wired.com/story/where-...
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Where the DOGE Operatives Are Now
WIRED tracked down some of the most prominent figures of last year’s DOGE invasion. Here's where they are now—in government and beyond.
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
✨ What an excellent time at the recent @businesshistoryc.bsky.social (#BHC2026), this time as a visitor, to @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social. Loved chairing my roundtable, ‘Applied History in Professional Services’ featuring...
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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 21/03/2026
This week we released a select listing of 100 national history societies active in the UK & Ireland bit.ly/4rANJ52. These subject specialist societies enable research and promote the value of historical knowledge. Many are membership organisations and invite historians to join them #Skystorians
Image of a section of the United Kingdom and Ireland with the text: 'The Royal Historical Society works closely with a number of other UK and Irish societies dedicated to the study, communication and promotion of historical knowledge and understanding.

Once a year, the Society hosts a half-day meeting of heads of UK history societies to discuss subjects of shared interest, such as publishing, membership and advocacy for the discipline. The Society also holds regular online meetings with its equivalent national organisations worldwide.'
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
🙉 When you imagine you're one-third, perhaps one-half, through your career and you're interviewed in the past tense. 😊Thank you so much to @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social's fine Jordon Millward for this interview as part of his research. open.substack.com/pub/askjordo... /more
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
🧪 🔬 🔮 It's been great fun teaching on @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social's MSc in Bioscience Futures this year (imperial.ac.uk/study/course...). In fact, our involvement has expanded, with Dr Mark Pope and I delivering extra sessions on futurology. /more
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The Linnean Society of London @linneansociety.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Up now on YouTube: The Evolution of Darwin's Finches! Renowned evolutionary biologists Peter and Rosemary Grant discuss their work on Darwin's finches, to understand how new species are formed. Catch up on this incredible talk at the Linnean Society at the link below: buff.ly/RJ97vwD
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Happy to welcome Dr Emily Rees Koerner to @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social on Thurs 26 Mar. It's free and all are welcome. Do sign up 👉 www.imperial.ac.uk/events/19893...
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
✨ Thank you all! Ironically, your feedback and ideas were immeasurably valuable 🙏 look forward to taking this forward.
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King's CHoSTM @kingschostm.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Next in our seminar series: we will discuss @mrweatherburn.bsky.social’s paper which explores the concept of “Taylorism”, its multiple changes in meaning, and how this reflects generational conflict, particularly from the 1960s. 🗓️ Wed 11 March 15.30-17.00 📍 Strand Building, KCL #histstm
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
⚡ Proud to be asked to speak with Historians without Borders at Senate House, @londonu.bsky.social! Thanks for the hosting from @historyandpolicy.bsky.social and Institute for Cultural Diplomacy. (full event overview: historianswithoutborders.fi/en/tapahtuma...) 1/2
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Narratives of Power: Memory Politics in Europe and the Contemporary World
Historians without Borders and the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy are hosting the seminar "Narratives of Power: Memory Politics in Europe and the Contemporary World", taking place on 15th January ...
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King's CHoSTM @kingschostm.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
📣Interested in pursuing a postgraduate degree in the history of STM? Wishing to apply to our Hans Rausing Scholarship? Then this webinar is for you! Pursuing a research degree in the history of STM Thursday 12 March 17.00-18.00 (GMT) Register via Eventbrite ⬇️ #histsci #histtech #histmed #histstm
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Webinar: Pursuing a research degree in the history of STM
A webinar to orient prospective students on pursuing an MA and PhD in the history of STM, and how to apply to the Hans Rausing Scholarship.
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Petter Hellström @nphellstrom.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP IN HISTORY OF SCIENCE My home department at Uppsala University is advertising an endowed professorship in the history of science. This is the best position in the field in Sweden, and probably in all of Scandinavia. Apply before 30 April 2026. www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...
Men studying a dragon
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Duncan Money @mininghistory.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Great to see she finished this research. My profile picture on here was taken during a visit to Dolaucothi gold mine!
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
🤠 Indiana Jones and the Ancient Gold Mines of @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social. 🙏 Really proud that this great #history work by Humanities Project student Ivy Gao has now surfaced! www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article... /more
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Professor Holman and the Lost Gold Mines
I-Explore student project reveals the forgotten tale of an Imperial mining professor and Wales’ Roman gold mines.
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
💡 Really pleased the new #Acland100 site is live - with details of our first event. Join us at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social on Fri 6 March to discuss the past, present and future of 'Community & Adult Education'. 🎟️ Tickets free and all welcome! www.imperial.ac.uk/centre-for-l...
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
I'm excited about this! Like receiving an advance copy of Lord of the Rings book IV 📚📖
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
💡 At the centenary of McKinsey & Company, Global Managing Partner Bob Sternfels discusses the firm's past century and the coming decade: hbr.org/podcast/2026... via @hbr.org (n.b. a 10:1 ratio of history v. future is great 👍)
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Where McKinsey—and Consulting—Go From Here
A conversation with McKinsey Global Managing Partner Bob Sternfels on AI disruption, shifting business models and navigating controversy.
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Open Data Institute @odihq.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Just announcing our new FREE webinar! Ethical AI in action, 23 Feb. Facing the challenge of embedding data ethics and responsible AI into your organisation? Then join our panel of experts from Global Fishing Watch and the ODI for a deep dive into the realities of what this means. buff.ly/kzB2Ptk
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Dr Michael Weatherburn @mrweatherburn.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
4 new episodes from @bbcsounds.bsky.social! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
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BBC Sounds - The Missing Cryptoqueen - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of The Missing Cryptoqueen on BBC Sounds.
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King's CHoSTM @kingschostm.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
We have an exciting line-up for term 2, with book manuscripts workshop (@davidedgerton.bsky.social) project talks (@chrismanias.bsky.social), book launch (David Brydan) and paper discussion (@mrweatherburn.bsky.social). See more in our website: www.kingschostm.com
Poster with events hosted by the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine at the Department of History, King's College London, between February and March 2026.
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King's CHoSTM @kingschostm.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Applications are open until 17 April to our Hans Rausing Scholarship to enter an MA+PhD or PhD-only to study the history of science and/or technology from October 2026. Contact a prospective supervisor and find out more about the schemes here: tinyurl.com/mw84w7py
Poster advertising the for applications to Hans Rausing Scholarship 2026/2027 at the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine at King’s College London. Indicates the call closes by 17 April 2026.
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Science Magazine @science.org · 06/01/2026
Exclusive: In a remarkable milestone in a decadelong odyssey, members of the Leonardo da Vinci DNA Project report in a new paper that they have recovered DNA from Holy Child and other objects—and some may be from Leonardo himself. scim.ag/4aO5Wr8
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Exclusive: Have scientists found Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA?
Inside the decadeslong quest to reveal the genes of a genius—and revolutionize art authentication
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American Historical Association @historians.org · 07/01/2026
Historians are gathering in Chicago this weekend for the American Historical Association annual meeting. Follow along at #AHA26. 🗃️
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Annual Meeting - AHA
Join Us at the Annual Meeting Connect with Your Community Since 1884, the American Historical Association annual meeting has been the premier gathering for historians to come together to share researc...
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