PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Episode 10 of The Science Show is available on Mixcloud — and is already the #1 science podcast on the platform! It's your monthly mix of science news, interviews and discussion, weird wanderings through the history and culture of science, and some excellent tunes too. tinyurl.com/TheScienceSh...tinyurl.comThe Science Show #10 | Space mirrors, Catnip & Mathematical cults plus Sam Illingworth (7 Sept 2026) by The_Science_ShowThe Science Show is your monthly miscellany of news, interviews, art/culture crossovers, and fascinating Random Walks™ through science and science culture conceived and created by science communicator... 010
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 07/09/2026What has engineering ever done for us...? More than most of us realise! Scientific tour guide Laurence Scales takes us on a whistle-stop tour through 3,000 years of engineering history at next week's Science in the Pub. Don't miss out! 🧪 pubsci-september2026.eventbrite.co.ukpubsci-september2026.eventbrite.co.uk16 September: Great Engineering Leaps – Archimedes to Brunel and BeyondDiscover how 3,000 years of engineering genius changed our world with giant leaps of imagination and technology. 043
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Many thanks to Dr Parry Hashemi from Imperial College for a fascinating talk. PubSci is taking a break in August but will be back on 16th September with a talk on 2,000 years of engineering history by the wonderful Laurence Scales of www.laurenceswalks.co.uklaurenceswalks.co.ukLaurence's Walks in LondonGreat stories in the form of tours and talks focused on the history of science, invention, medicine and intelligence in London. Laurence is a specialist guide who is also an archive volunteer at the R... 000
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Very sad to hear Welsh vocal powerhouse, Bonnie, Tyler has died. We nearly put her 80s power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in the latest Science Show episode, which is a bit of an eclipse special (qv) 🧪 In the end, The Beatles and Carly Simon won the day 🌙 Will think of her on 12th August 🌑 1102
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Wonderfully powerful, beautifully simple citizen science. 010
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 08/07/2026July's episode of The Science Show 🧪 broadcast on Monday and is now available to stream on Mixcloud. In this show, we look into the science news, interview ecologist Rebecca Nesbit, recommend things to do this summer, and take a deep dive into eclipses. Enjoy! tinyurl.com/TheScienceSh...tinyurl.comThe Science Show #9 | Eclipses; El Niño; Alpine Sourdough; plus Rebecca Nesbit (6 July 2026)The Science Show is a playful miscellany of news, events, art/culture crossovers, interviews, and fascinating random walks through science and science culture — plus excellent music! This month Georg... 053
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 07/07/2026PubSci returns to the Old King's Head post-World Cup. Don't miss Dr Parastoo Hashemi on The Sound of Serotonin, Wednesday 22nd July. As usual it's pay-what-you-can (bring cash or contribute when booking) because PubSci keeps live science real — and accessible. pubsci-july2026.eventbrite.co.ukpubsci-july2026.eventbrite.co.uk22nd July: The Sound of Serotonin | Dr Parry Hashemi (Imperial College)Discover the true role of serotonin in mood and depression, and hear how a neural engineer monitors it in live cells to make brain music. 000
Reposted by PubSci (Science in the Pub)Andy Powell @mrandypowell.bsky.social · 17/06/2026When you have @pubsci.bsky.social at 7 and England at 9. Top organising all round in the Old Kings Head. 011
Reposted by PubSci (Science in the Pub)Internet Archive @archive.org · 09/06/2026📜 Archives help safeguard rights, strengthen accountability, and preserve our shared histories. Today, on INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES DAY, learn more about #IAW2026 and its theme, #ArchivesForJustice: Rights, Memory & Futures. Details ⤵️ www.ica.org/internationa... 112434
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 09/06/2026The_Science_Show is the highest rated science podcast you've never heard of — and I'd like to fix that! 🧪 After its radio broadcast on the first Monday of the month, episodes become a chart-topping podcast featuring science news, discussion, humour and *great* music. www.mixcloud.com/The_Science_... 020
Reposted by PubSci (Science in the Pub)Prof Sheena Cruickshank @sheencr.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Really important editorial summarising the multiple threats to science, funding and even development of new therapies by the Trump administration. Still time to act as public comments on the multitude of draconian changes suggested are open. If this bill passes US science will be so damagedscience.orgAnother red alert for American scienceAlthough research has bipartisan support in the US Congress, and trust in science is above 75% across the country, the Trump administration seems as determined as ever to mortally wound the nation’s s... 11510
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 05/06/2026At June's event we take a look at the science behind official drugs policy, consider the real-world harms of different recreational drugs, and ask why the law isn't always scientifically-based... and what risks that may carry. 🧪 The Drugs {Laws} Don't Work, 17/6/26 pubsci-june2026.eventbrite.co.ukpubsci-june2026.eventbrite.co.ukThe Drugs {Laws} Don't Work – Drug Toxicity vs Drug PolicyA leading expert examines whether official policy reflects the true dangers of recreational drugs, both legal and illegal. 152
Reposted by PubSci (Science in the Pub)Astronomer Royal for Scotland | Catherine Heymans @astroroyalscot.bsky.social · 29/05/2026"Someone, somewhere, has taken the decision to defund astrophysics research in the UK, but no-one seems quite sure who that was, or why." The latest on the impact of the catastrophic funding cuts to UK astrophysics, by me, in @natastron.nature.com 👩🔬🧪🔭 ✒️ www.nature.com/articles/s41... 16311166
Reposted by PubSci (Science in the Pub)Astronomer Royal for Scotland | Catherine Heymans @astroroyalscot.bsky.social · 29/05/2026If you haven't already, please support our campaign by writing to your MP to tell them that funding fundamental physics is crucial and important for both science and the economy. 🔭 ℹ️: ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre... 03313
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Many thanks to Pankaj Chandak for a fascinating and very moving talk on organ transplantation. Now, if you're looking for something to listen to while lazing in the sun this weekend, may I recommend The Science Show podcast? 🧪 It's #1 in the Mixcloud science chart! tinyurl.com/TheScienceSh... 000
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Last few tickets remaining – don't miss out 000
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 29/04/2026🧪 On 20th May, PubSci delves into the past, present and future of organ transplants with leading surgeon Mr Pankaj Chandak, from 3D modelling to xenotransplantation and more. Don't delay: 30% of places are already booked! pubsci-may2026.eventbrite.co.ukpubsci-may2026.eventbrite.co.uk20th May – The Future of Transplant Surgery (Pankaj Chandak)A leading transplant surgeon explains what the future holds – from 3-D models to xenotransplantation 030
Reposted by PubSci (Science in the Pub)Andy Powell @mrandypowell.bsky.social · 15/04/2026What larks! Howling mice, self-decapitating slugs and butt-poison-firing beetles. All in @joannabagniewska.com's modern bestiary and another cracking @pubsci.bsky.social. 152
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Many thanks to @joannabagniewska.com for a fabulous talk last night. It was simultaneously entertaining, informative, and marvellously gross in parts (mainly animal butt parts FWIW). I'm looking forward to reading more from The Modern Bestiary. Follow PubSci for more great events. 030
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 14/04/2026IanVisits rates it one of the "Top things to do in London" tomorrow — so grab your ticket for @joannabagniewska.com's talk on beasts, bestiaries, and "crazy-but-true" creatures which wouldn't be out of place alongside the hippogriffs of a medieval manuscript! pubsci-april2026.eventbrite.co.ukpubsci-april2026.eventbrite.co.uk15th April – The Modern Bestiary with Joanna BagniewskaMeet some of the weirdest, wildest, most wondrous living creatures that share this amazing planet with us! 062
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Tickets for The Modern Bestiary on 15th April are now available. Expect pyromaniac beetles and sea slugs that decapitate themselves... much like a medieval bestiary, but with less moralising and more wildlife. Also butts, sex and grossness. Not to be missed! 🧪 pubsci-april2026.eventbrite.co.ukpubsci-april2026.eventbrite.co.uk15th April – The Modern Bestiary with Joanna BagniewskaMeet some of the weirdest, wildest, most wondrous living creatures that share this amazing planet with us! 1115
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Many thanks to Prof Andrew Jaffe (@defjaf.bsky.social) for a thrilling cosmological talk at PubSci last Wednesday. It's not often you find Beer, Burgers and the Big Bang all under the watchful gaze of a king! 🧪 Watch this space for news of April's PubSci with Joanna Bagniewska. linktr.ee/pubsci 131
Reposted by PubSci (Science in the Pub)Andy Powell @mrandypowell.bsky.social · 18/03/2026There can be no more random universe than the one in which Andrew Jaffe and @pubsci.bsky.social try to make sense of it all, under the watchful gaze of Henry VIII and a kitchen team shouting SCAMPI & CHIPS. Glorious. 011
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Not long now until PubSci welcomes @defjaf.bsky.social to The Old King's Head to ask if everything we know about the Big Bang is wrong! Only a handful of places left, so grab yours ASAP. Prof Jaffe will also be signing copies of his book 🧪 The cost of a PubSci ticket? Whatever you want it to be! 🍺 010
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Wednesday 18th March: Is everything we know about the Big Bang wrong? 🧪 Is the universe expanding at an ever-increasing rate? 🧪 Does cosmic inflation have your head in a spin? 🧪 Do our models fit the observations – and why can't cosmologists even agree? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/18th-march...eventbrite.co.uk18th March – Is everything we know about the Big Bang wrong?Does the Big Bang stand up to scrutiny from ever-improving space telescopes, or do we need to rethink our models of everything we know? 2196
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 19/02/2026At last night's PubSci, Prof Mark Lythgoe pulled out all the stops in a fantastic talk that included this unique 3-d model of Albert Einstein's actual brain (reconstructed from 240 individual pieces)! Many thanks to Mark for a fantastic evening. Watch this space for news of next's month's PubSci 🧪 050
Reposted by PubSci (Science in the Pub)Andy Powell @mrandypowell.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Just yer average @pubsci.bsky.social. where you get to hold the world's only 3d print of Einstein's brain. And get your mind blown by Mark Lythgoe in the future of medical imaging. 011
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 17/02/2026I've had a sneak preview... and it's going to be brilliant! 🧪 Just 10 places left for tomorrow's PubSci. 🧪 Read all about it – and much, much more – in my latest blog post (event booking link in the blog). 🧪 tinyurl.com/PubSci-blog-...tinyurl.comFebruary blog: The Sci-Fi future of Diagnostics; Antarctic Beers at Old Kings Head; One of Our Dinosaur’s *isn’t* Missing; plus: Zombie Ant Fungus, er – the Musical..?In this issue: Februray’s PubSci talk with Mark Lythgoe, January’s Antarctic barnstormer, rediscovering a childhood favourite movie, and a preview of the most unlikely musical ever! 030
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 13/02/2026An excellent opportunity for someone nearing the end of their PhD to gain deep experience in science history and heritage conservation 020
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Just a few tickets left for "Naked to the Bone: Next Gen. Medical Imaging" on Wednesday 18th February with the amazing Prof. Mark Lythgoe. #Science🧪 If you're near London, grab yours on Eventbrite before they all go. PubSci is a "pay what what you can" event! pubsci-february2026.eventbrite.co.ukpubsci-february2026.eventbrite.co.uk18th Feb – Naked to the Bone: Next Gen Medical ImagingFrom the first X-rays to futuristic body scanners, Prof. Mark Lythgoe explores the history and amazingly sci-fi future of medical imaging. 020
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 09/02/2026🧪 At PubSci next week, the one and only Prof Mark Lythgowe of @ucl.ac.uk and @crick.ac.uk presents the wonders of biomedical imaging in "Naked to the Bone: Next Gen Imaging" — from the first X-ray image to imaging's colourful 3-d future, all in a cosy London pub! pubsci-february2026.eventbrite.co.ukpubsci-february2026.eventbrite.co.uk18th Feb – Naked to the Bone: Next Gen Medical ImagingFrom the first X-rays to futuristic body scanners, Prof. Mark Lythgoe explores the history and amazingly sci-fi future of medical imaging. 051
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Next week's 🧪 PubSci is nearly sold out, with no publicity! Don't miss this special event on 21st January with UK Polar Network, APECS and a Polar Beers pub quiz! Last few tickets on Eventbrite – book now. www.eventbrite.com/e/21st-jan-2...eventbrite.com21st Jan 2026 – Antartica 2.0: The Heat is On (talks & pub quiz)Join PubSci and Polar Beers for an Antarctic special, featuring talks on volcanoes, oceans and climate change, followed by a polar pub quiz! 075
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 24/11/2025Only 5 spaces left for PubSci's final event of 2025 000
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 20/11/2025PubSci's latest blog post is packed with news, events, a casting call and details of the last PubSci of 2025 🧪 Mike and I were at the IoP Communicators Conference yesterday to talk about PubSci. Regulars will be pleased to hear that "Scampi and chips!!!" got a mention. pubsci.info/2025/11/19/n...pubsci.infoNovember Blog: Final event of 2025 / New PubSci programme / PubSci at the IoP / Events / AMR takes centre stage / The Science Show podcastin this issue: November’s PubSci, AMR gets a renmix, The Science Show podcast, two great science-based arts events, and next year’s talks programme is released . 020
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 24/10/2025PubSci looks into the root causes of dementia in our final event of the year. Join 🍺 PubSci and 🧪 Dr Emma Clayton from @ukdri.ac.uk and @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social at The Old King's Head on Weds 26th November for "Lost in Translation". #dementia pubsci-november2025.eventbrite.co.ukpubsci-november2025.eventbrite.co.ukLost in Translation? Why Brain Cells Stop Communicating in DementiaDr Emma Clayton explores the processes that lead to dementia and how a better understanding of them could offer hope for future treatments 042
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 22/10/2025⚛️ The Science Show 🧪 is new on Resonance FM and can be streamed at any time on Mixcloud. Our magazine-style pilot episode looks at science news from 1825, science happenings in London, the importance of real science in fiction, neanderthal eating habits and penguin poo! tinyurl.com/TheScienceSh...tinyurl.comClear Spot - 9 October 2025 (The Science Show)The Science Show. Richard and Mike from Science in the Pub present a show about science and science culture. This month: unmissable exhibitions, old news is good news, strange neanderthal diets, an in... 051
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Many thanks to Prof @jennyrohn.bsky.social for a brilliant talk on antimicrobial resistance last week. Watch this space for news of November's talk on Wednesday 26th Meanwhile, why not check out the radio show pilot Mike and I made for Resonance FM! tinyurl.com/TheScienceSh...tinyurl.comClear Spot - 9 October 2025 (The Science Show)The Science Show. Richard and Mike from Science in the Pub present a show about science and science culture. This month: unmissable exhibitions, old news is good news, strange neanderthal diets, an in... 030
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 15/10/2025New blog post! AMR with @jennyrohn.bsky.social, Jane Goodall and John Searle, Ig Nobels, @mathsworld.com with @robeastaway.bsky.social, science and poetry with @samillingworth.com, and The Science Show begins on @resonancefm.bsky.social I think you should read it! tinyurl.com/PubSci-blog-...tinyurl.comOctober Blog: Antimicrobial Resistance, the Passing of Two Greats, a New Science Show on the Radio, and a World of Mathsin this issue: antimicrobial resistance, the passing of two greats, a new science show on the radio, and a world of maths and the PubSci programme to download and keep 023
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 13/10/2025Last chance to book for Wednesday's PubSci talk by @jennyrohn.bsky.social. Don't miss this chance to hear a leading scientist with a drink in your hand at Science in the Pub. 010
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 26/09/2025On 15th October, Prof Jenny Rohn presents the low-down on antimicrobial resistance, a silent pandemic behind millions of deaths every year, before exploring our options. With drug-resistant infections up 69% in 4 years, this may be our most important talk ever. pubsci-october2025.eventbrite.co.ukpubsci-october2025.eventbrite.co.ukAntimicrobial Resistance – How do we beat the silent pandemic?Why are drug-resistant infections on the rise? What happens when antibiotics stop working? And what are scientists doing about it? 010
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Many thanks to @robeastaway.bsky.social for a brilliantly entertaining and informative talk on Shakespeare, Maths and Science last Wednesday. Follow PubSci on Bluesky for news of October's talk on Wednesday 15th when Prof Jenny Rohn will talk about the global threat of Antimicrobial Resistance. 030
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 16/09/2025Last chance to book for tomorrow's brilliant evening of Sipping, Supping and Science with @robeastaway.bsky.socialeventbrite.co.ukShakespearean Maths: 'Much Ado About Numbers'? — with Rob EastawayThe acclaimed broadcaster delights with tales of how the Tudors multiplied and why the Bard peppered his plays with the new mathematics 000
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 15/09/2025There's a new 🧪 blog in town. This month I discuss why AI is like Disney cartoons, celebrate International Microorganism Day, ask whether Hamlet references bonkers-genius astronomer Tycho Brahe, and preview Wednesday's unmissable PubSci talk with @robeastaway.bsky.social tinyurl.com/PubSciBlog-S...tinyurl.comSeptember Blog: AI, Shakespeare’s Maths (going fast), Hamlet’s Astronomer, and MicroorganismsIn this issue: September’s event, AI, the Bard’s astronomer, Microorganisms, and the PubSci programme to download and keep 030
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 03/09/2025We're delighted to be hosting @robeastaway.bsky.social as our next speaker at the Old King's Head. Tickets are flying, so grab yours ASAP. 001
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 03/09/2025At PubSci you'll enjoy great 🧪 science talks with a drink in your hand. This month there's culture too! Discover the surprising ways Shakespeare used maths in his plays on 17th September. Signed copies of Rob's book, "Much Ado About Numbers", will be on sale pubsci-september2025.eventbrite.co.ukpubsci-september2025.eventbrite.co.ukShakespearean Maths: 'Much Ado About Numbers'? — with Rob EastawayThe acclaimed broadcaster delights with tales of how the Tudors multiplied and why the Bard peppered his plays with the new mathematics 040
Reposted by PubSci (Science in the Pub)Chris French @profchrisfrench.bsky.social · 20/08/2025I thoroughly enjoyed chatting about my book, The Science of Weird Shit, with Sunny Paul for the Appauling Podcast. 182
Reposted by PubSci (Science in the Pub)Rob Eastaway @robeastaway.bsky.social · 30/07/2025Well done to Colin Beveridge for spotting the #AnagramOfTheYear: Sarina Wiegman = 'I win as manager' 1155
PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 30/07/2025Does artificial intelligence confuse you? Scare you? Bore you with hyperbolic claims? 🧪 Come to PubSci on Wednesday 20th August and let us demystify AI for you. august2025.eventbrite.co.uk/pubsci-august2025.eventbrite.co.ukDemystifying AI with Dr. Ruth Stalker-FirthShould we fear AI? Should we embrace it? Perhaps both? PubSci examines the surprisingly long history of AI and lays to rest a few myths. 031