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Lisa Walton

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Nothings Monstered @nothingsmonstrd.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
YOU NEED MORE POTATOES THIS WEATHER — Claude Atkinson (for the British Potato Marketing Board), 1930s
A poster featuring an image of a plate of baked potatoes  radiating a Heavenly light. underneath, a couple of line drawings of chefs in tuques respond with delight
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The BMJ @bmj.com · 08/10/2026
Having received the HPV vaccine before pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of major pregnancy complications, including preterm birth, with the greater reduction in risk seen among women vaccinated at an earlier age, finds study in The BMJ bit.ly/4yNoTmA
An infographic from The BMJ titled "Quadrivalent HPV vaccination before pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes." It features a summary stating quadrivalent HPV vaccination before pregnancy is associated with lower risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes. The study design and population details are presented, highlighting 624,713 births in Sweden from 2006 to 2013 and 52,950 HPV vaccinations before pregnancy. A comparison between cases and controls shows matched data. Outcomes, including preterm birth and stillbirth, are displayed with numbers and confidence intervals for both cases and controls, alongside a forest plot. The graphic includes links and copyright information from The BMJ Publishing Group.
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The BMJ @bmj.com · 28/09/2026
Implementing equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in healthcare research is critical to increasing the generalisability of findings. This new tool can be used to assess and monitor the quality of EDI implementation
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Development and evaluation of a quality assessment tool for equality, diversity, and inclusion (QUALITY-EDI) within healthcare research
Implementing equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in healthcare research is critical to ensuring findings are translatable and provide the greatest benefit to patients who need it most. A quality ...
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Altmetric @altmetric.com · 28/09/2026
Papers discussed in @cassyni.bsky.social talks will now receive a seminar mention on their Altmetric badges. A seminar mention will carry the same weight as a policy document or clinical guideline.
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Altmetric adds Cassyni seminars to research scores
Research talks will now feed into Altmetric Attention Scores, giving universities and publishers a broader view of how scholarly work is discussed.
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Joanna Bryson @j2bryson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Does anyone have academic work on the use of social media to find (then recruit via humans) "needle in the haystack" valuable individuals like Jack Teixeira? I'm maybe overly reluctant to assign Chris Wylie; do assign news about the hybrid war, but… cc @maurogilli.bsky.social @argohdes.bsky.social
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Stephanie Insley Hershinow @sinsleyh.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
One of the best things I’ve read in a long time, an essay by my friend Sarah. pshares.org/issue-articl...
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Sophie E. Hill @sophieehill.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I'm a Meta-Effective Altruist™️ I believe that Effective Altruism needs to be redistributed from where it is least effective (Silicon Valley sex cultists) to where it would be most effective (British pensioners who leave their life savings to the Donkey Sanctuary).
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The BMJ @bmj.com · 15/09/2026
Sexual & reproductive health & rights are fundamental for health, gender equality, and wider development. But they are under threat. Explore the new BMJ Collection on protecting global #SRHR: bit.ly/4xQSY4h #UNGA81
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Jocalyn Clark @jocalynclark.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Not too late to register for the launch event of the new @BMJ.com Collection on protecting global #SRHR ⏰Tue Sept 15 at 10am EST 🎯 Attend in-person in NYC on the side-lines of #UNGA81 or join the livestream sph.cuny.edu/event/the-bm...
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Tasha Mellins-Cohen @tashamc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
One of the most requested @countermetrics.bsky.social Registry upgrades is now live - you can filter platforms by the reports they offer. Great for #openaccess librarians looking for the Global Item Report!
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jacob mills ✉️🦝🚲 @jacobwmills.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
honestly i saw the emergency alert i assumed that the nukes were launched and we were done for, but
Edit of the HEY BART DO YOU WANNA SEE MY NEW HOCKEY MASK AND CHAINSAW scene from the simpsons, but it's Andy Burnham bursting in on the UK (ie, the Union Flag pasted over Bart's head), saying HEY UK DON'T USE BARBEQUES OR FIREWORKS
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Lisa Walton @waltonator.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
@pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social
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Hannah @policyhannah.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
some Good News from the world of vaccinations 💉 "Around 50% fewer infants under 6 months were admitted to intensive care with RSV disease in England... [demonstrating] the annual impact of the NHS RSV maternal vaccination programme for the first time." www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Newborn ICU admissions drop 50% in first full year of RSV maternal vaccine programme
While around 60% of women giving birth every month are vaccinated, UKHSA warns many thousands of babies still at risk.
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Momo @heyheymomo.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Hello id like to spend all at once please
4 panel comic. 

Panel 1: A pink blob character in suit tells Forg “you did a good business”

Panel 2: the pink blob in suit hands forg a dollar bill. He says “here is your pay”

Panel 3: forg holds the dollar bill. The man in suit walks off the frame. He reminds forg “don’t spend it all at once”

Panel 4: we see now that forg didn’t really listen to his advice. He stands in front of a building labeled “things you don’t need store”, dollar bill still in hand ready to be spent
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Stephanie Burgis @stephanieburgis.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Here’s to really good news!
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Abigail Thorn @theabigailthorn.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
This is why the Philosophy Tube episode on conversion therapy in Britain was so carefully worded and went through lawyers first! It’s difficult to educate the public on topics that rich and powerful groups do not want people to know about
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 10/07/2026
Need a break from the heat? Cool spaces across London will welcome you in for a cool down, rest, and some respite from the sun. Find your nearest one with our Cool Spaces map:
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Cool Spaces
Cool Spaces Map displays indoor venues open to all where Londoners can take respite on hot days.
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Jocalyn Clark @jocalynclark.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Excellent piece laying out all the truly dire consequences for US science of the proposed #OMB rule change but - It also reminds us of the ways that Trump 2.0 has already wreaked havoc. How will this damage be undone, if it can be?
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Samuel Moore @samuelmoore.org · 05/06/2026
"This fellowship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with academic publishing, program coordination, and community-centered scholarly communication, while delivering impact to CMU’s new programs in the digital and computational humanities." Looks excellent.
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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
UKRI are recruiting for a new Exec Chair for Research England (£160k-£170k). It is a crucial role including QR funding and the REF. I hope they get a great field. But I worry a bit. It's hard to find on their website (see link below) fa-evzn-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
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UKRI Careers
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Sophia Knight @sophiaaknight.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
** Quick request - top tips for ECRs / PhDs engaging with policymakers? ** Got a couple of really helpful responses on LinkedIn, so sharing here too! Feel free to DM me 🙂
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Weebl (with bits) @mrweebl.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
So Badgers has been added to the BFI archives. Honestly this feels like quiite an honor. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNqb...
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Inside the Archive: collecting online moving image
YouTube video by BFI
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Victoria Ying @victoriaying.com · 14/05/2026
Apply! We have money to give to some folks this year!
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Jon Poole @total2total.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Morning 😂.
Cat biting a picture.
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Colin Schultz @colinschultz.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
I really, really hate to sharing this, but last week, we @biographic.bsky.social learned that the California Academy of Sciences will no longer be providing the magazine with financial support, including money we were expecting to receive this year. We're in a real bind.
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Lar deSouza @lartist.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Happy Cartoonist's Day!! With thanks to @extrafabulous.bsky.social for this comic.
Extra Fabulous Comic by Zach M Stafford
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Gail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · 27/04/2026
Thank you for all your support. It's been a rough few months for small businesses and every repost helps more than people realise. If you’ve just discovered me, you can see more here www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
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BMJ Student @bmjstudent.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
🩺📰 Are you a medical student interested in learning how a medical journal is run? If so, apply to be The BMJs next editorial scholar. Find out more including how to apply: bit.ly/4cGEM4y). For more information you can also email Zaynah at zaynah.khan@bmj.com.
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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Green candidate in Lambeth apologises for sharing some (pretty nasty and bonkers) antisemitic posts. She is contesting a ward where Greens already hold two of the three seats: uk.news.yahoo.com/lambeth-gree.... #london
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Lambeth Green candidate apologises for sharing posts 'repeating harmful tropes' about Jewish people
Saiqa Ali has apologised 'for any offence or distress caused to anyone by my social media posts', adding that it was not her intention
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Owen Blacker @owen.blacker.me.uk · 13/04/2026
Your Kindle's not obsolete, it just needs a jailbreak — and I'll show you how it's done You can transform your old Kindle — even a bricked device — into the ultimate open-source reader. Here's how. www.zdnet.com/article/your...
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Your Kindle's not obsolete, it just needs a jailbreak - and I'll show you how it's done
You can transform your old Kindle - even a bricked device - into the ultimate open-source reader. Here's how.
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ITYSL memes 💦🥩 @ityslmemes.com · 12/04/2026
Wishing a happy Brian’s Hat Day to all who celebrate.
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mattie lubchansky @mattielubchansky.com · 01/04/2026
asking this one more time! thank you!
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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
University of Oxford is recruiting women who have had keyhole surgery for pelvic pain to understand their experiences! They are also recruiting health care providers. If this is of interest check it out... forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...
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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The Guardian’s positive action work experience is open for applications! There are (paid) schemes for disabled, BAME, and working class wannabe journalists. Because the media needs more people like us. Info here: workwithus.theguardian.com/entry-level-...
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Positive Action Scheme
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Zoë Grünewald @zoegrunewald.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
I really don’t think you guys are giving my cat enough attention/credit for being this weird looking
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Iain Mansfield @igmansfield.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
This is super interesting. The last one I can read fluently is 1600. I can then still read it and figure out (almost) every word, with some puzzling, but then lose it almost completely at 1200. www.deadlanguagesociety.com/p/how-far-ba...
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How far back in time can you understand English?
An experiment in language change
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Simon Pegg @simonpegg.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
I know a lot of people think Microsoft Excel is a dreadful piece of software, but I would rate it October 10th.
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manu schwendener @manuschwendener.ch · 27/09/2025
Glad that people _do_ recognize it :-) manuschwendener.ch/horses #LEGO #AliBati #SFW2025 #Skærbæk2025
Ali Bati's meme horse in LEGO.
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Julia Cushion @juliacushion.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
find out your local daylight dates using this lovely website from @dracos.co.uk dracos.co.uk/made/sunligh...
A screenshot showing a table of dates with sunset and sunrise times
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Lisa Walton @waltonator.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
This is a great data vis site
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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Please enjoy our research paper on how Bluesky is the preferred home of academics of all stripes, including professors of rare moths. (Yes, we actually have lots of entomologists here). academic.oup.com/icb/article-... 🧪
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Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky
Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For
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The BMJ @bmj.com · 09/02/2026
📣 Call for papers on the geopolitics of global health. We are inviting submissions of articles that interrogate and uncover the geopolitical determinants of global health. Read more in this editorial from @jocalynclark.bsky.social and Gabriel Leung www.bmj.com/content/392/...
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Mike Schuster @mcs212.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Breaking: Tragedy at the Winter Olympics
Image of the Yeti in the skiing Windows game SkiFree eating the player
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Anna Hughes @anna-r-hughes.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
If you're interested in applying for a sponsored place to #UKSG2026 there are TEN bursaries available! 🎉 Open to early career professionals/ students/ underrepresented voices/ first timers Find out more on @uksg.bsky.social website 👇 www.uksg.org/sponsored-pl... 1/2
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Sponsored Places for UKSG Annual Conference - UKSG
Sponsored Places for UKSG Annual Conference  Your opportunity to win a free place at the UKSG 2026 Annual Conference and Exhibition!  UKSG is offering ten free places to attend the UKSG Annual […]
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Saloni @scientificdiscovery.dev · 04/02/2026
Only 10 cases of Guinea worm disease were recorded *globally* last year. It may become the second human disease we eradicate, after smallpox.
Semafor: Guinea worm neared global eradication, with just 10 cases reported worldwide in 2025, all of them in Chad, Ethiopia, or South Sudan. When former US President Jimmy Carter founded an eradication program in the mid-1980s, there were millions of infections in developing countries and the only human disease that had ever previously been permanently defeated was smallpox. The parasitic infection, transmitted via contaminated water, leads to three-foot worms emerging from painful leg ulcers, and causes long-term incapacitation and disability. While Carter did not, as he hoped, outlive the last Guinea worm (he died in 2024), he may have come close; the 10 cases mark a 33% decrease year-on-year.
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Marie Le Conte @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com · 03/02/2026
should be allowed to take the day off if it gets to 10am and you're still feeling too sleepy
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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Thys was my Heated Rivalrye
The cover of the book *This is How You Lose the Time War* by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone
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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
i have just gotten off a productive call with sauron where i laid out our requests - nazgul bodycams - morgul knife must remain sheathed unless suspect is determined to be carrying the one ring - shelob will be the new point of contact
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Elizabeth Loder @eloder.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Are you interested in gaining editorial experience and helping select research papers for a major medical journal? Modest time commitment for which you will be paid + work with our wonderful team of research editors and statisticians. jobsearch.bmj.com/jobs/job/Fre...
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Freelance Research Editorial Advisor | 27 February, 2026 | Jobs and careers with BMJ Group
Jobs and careers with BMJ Group -
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