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Prof. Pingosaurus

@pingosaurus.bsky.social
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Professor of Physics, fires X-rays at things, apparently Associate Pro Vice Chancellor for Research for Science and Engineering at *a university*. Also sings a bit, makes stuff, and is inexplicably attractive to cats that aren’t mine.

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Humor Satire Memes @funnysnarkyjoke.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
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[pic of cat looking thru cat flap door and person is pointing at them]  @Pingosaurus

The cat flap in my kitchen door is now officially renamed the Straits of Hormuz as it seems to be opening and closing every five seconds and I'm not sure when I agreed to any of this.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Today someone got the words “repository” and “suppository” briefly confused on a teams call and I managed not to say anything inappropriate or laugh or anything. You have no idea how difficult this was.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
You know the rules.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
We went out for dinner last night and had Sri Lankan curry - it’s made me want to try something new rather than sticking to Indian so this weekend I’ve suggested we try a recipe I have from Myanmar for a local version of a biryani.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Also I never need an excuse to use my little dip tray 😂
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
There wasn’t a huge amount left! (And I had some very nice lunches for the first half of the week!). We love entertaining, and particularly his parents as they’re always excited to try something new.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Love a bit of barley and it sounded amazing when you first told me!
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
I’m not saying I coordinate my crochet projects with my cat, but I’m also not saying I don’t…
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Chunky chenille scarf (courtesy of the Aldi middle aisle, two quid per skein!) - had the yarn for over a year but it spoke to me this weekend.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Shot. Chaser.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Chicken shawarma, saffron rice and salads and dips various for lunch as Mr P told me at 8pm last night his folks were coming over today. 😂
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Did emergency first aid training today for work. Part of it was learning how to use a defibrillator. Since defibs have become available, surviving an outside hospital cardiac event has gone from 1% to 75%. Take two seconds to find your nearest one. defibfinder.uk
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Defib finder – find the defibrillators nearest you.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
I’m being overly dramatic to be fair. Someone made a really good (and kind) observation about me today and I realised they were right and they had my best interests at heart and I need to reflect on it.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
When I’m stressed at work I don’t like to come in and sit straight down as I’ll dwell on things, so I’d rather be productive. Anyway, apropos of nothing, I made a banana and coconut loaf this evening.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Today’s rice dish took us to Korea and my attempt at a bibimbap. Also made bulgogi, and had a go at mayak “drug” eggs and I can very much see where they get the name from, I’ll be taking those for lunch tomorrow with some rice!
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Hear me out, next series of the Traitors, only we cast him. #traitorsUK
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Had a fantastic vegan curry cookery lesson today with Tiffins in Bristol and made a vegetable curry, a potato and spinach curry, incredible daal, and the fluffiest rice ever!
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
I am so with you. On the prince thing and also the wine.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
IF YOU DO A 360 YOU COME BACK TO WHERE YOU STARTED LEANNE. Sorry; that was your maths PSA for today. #thetraitors #traitorsUK
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Thank god I’ve found someone who has the confidence to say this out loud.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Nothing makes me feel more like a 90s indie kid than my historic crush on Gavin Rossdale. #totp
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
This? Oh this is just a cat that was furious with me for working from home today so sat on the windowsill by my desk with her front legs jammed behind the radiator, while she metronomically kicked the blinds with her back feet, maintaining hard eye contact throughout.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
It’s not! Rubs are very much welcomed.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
I sautéed cumin seeds, mustard seeds, urad daal, and chana daal in ghee then added whole dried red chilli, fresh green chilli, hing, tumeric, curry leaves and day old cooked basmati rice and a load of lemon juice and roasted peanuts. No words do justice to how good this was.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
South Indian lemon rice with roasted peanuts and curry leaves, chicken pathia, and Muttar paneer. My quest to try new rice dishes continues and this is the best thing I think I’ve ever cooked.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Home made blueberry ice cream - trying a new recipe and I’m very happy with it, next time I’d add a tad less vanilla and a little bit of honey.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Ignores me for hours then this…
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
I have no words.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
I think it’s fair to say the not my cat to my cat pipeline is complete.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Yay!!!!
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Yeah. That’s a thing now! And not my cat is now my actual cat, it’s been all go round here!
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Teen Vogue @teenvogue.com · 08/01/2025
These teenagers and young men — 95% of whom are Black, Latinx, or Filipino — earn between $2.20 and $4 per hour, plus an additional $1 an hour when they’re actively fighting fires, according to the DJJ. ⤵️
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In California, Incarcerated Teenagers Help Fight Wildfires
"You’re put in danger every time you’re on the fire line.”
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
My quest to try a new rice dish every week started this week with a pilau. Served with a chicken tikka and a chana saag, I’m happy with how it turned out!
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
The chana saag will need a little balancing tomorrow but I find all curries are better the next day. I’ve also got a load of chicken tikka marinading in the fridge to grill to go with.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
NGL the mac and cheese surpassed my expectations. It’s a mix of cheddar, blue, manchego, and garlic and herb cheese with some cayenne and mustard in the sauce. Part of my cutting down on food waste.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
Bit of a cooking day today. Used up the cheese board leftovers and Xmas smoked bacon to make a luxurious mac and cheese and busked a new chana saag recipe to have with my new years quest - a new rice dish every week. Tomorrow we’re trying a proper pilau.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
On reflection, it was a mistake to let her have three catnip toys at once.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
More like dangling off it
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
None of this is to her liking.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
My old cat, G, once brought me a leaf that had blown in. He handed it to me like he’d stalked it round the garden for hours. Then he never bothered again. I think him and Mitts would have got on really well!
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
“And do you find having a cat relaxing and good for your mental health?”
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
She’s pretty happy this evening.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
A cat who today has tried gourmet cat food for the first time. And loved it.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
New paper alert! Nice to add some SAXS to the study of polymer modified cellulose nano crystals. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Investigating the interactions between a poloxamer and TEMPO-oxidised cellulose nanocrystals
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) have emerged as promising, sustainable materials, with applications in sensors, coatings, pharmaceuticals, and composite…
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
God Jul! Fantastic Swedish Christmas dinner last night in Lund…
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Omg can I employ you as my official photographer?!
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
After two back to back 16 hour days at work followed by singing in a concert, it’s nice to come home and be completely ignored by a cat.
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
First Xmas concert with the mighty @gurtlushchoir.bsky.social this evening and it was a banger. Can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow! Got the festive lippy and sparkles ready to go…
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
So her owners moved house and they asked would I consider adopting her as she was clearly very happy here. Obviously I jumped at the chance!!
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Prof. Pingosaurus @pingosaurus.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Hey, great to see you! So you know that now #notmycat is actually my cat! We officially adopted her about a month ago…
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