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I am a science correspondent for BBC News. I post mostly about science, sometimes science journalism and very occasionally, Spurs. Please share any hot stories, ideas and opinions on all three and anything else currently inspiring you.
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Loved seeing @astronomyedinburgh.bsky.social President Mark Phillips & neighbours on the 10pm BBC News last night, complemented by @robertmassey.bsky.social & some high-tech planet graphics. Thanks so much @pallabg.bsky.social for encouraging everyone to look up at the #PlanetaryParade! 🔭 #scicomm

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A wonderful, heartfelt tribute to the Guardian’s former Science Editor, Tim Radford who has recently passed away, by his friend and Hon President of the ABSW Roger Highfield www.absw.org.uk/articles/tim...

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I’m so sorry to hear the sad news that my fellow science journalist Tim Radford, formerly of the Guardian, has passed away. He wrote with beauty and he acted always with kindness. R.I.P. Tim. I shall miss you.

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Nasa needs saving from itself. But is billionaire Jared Isaacman the right person to do the job? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Following yesterday's report from the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee, this in-depth article from BBC Science Correspondent @pallabg.bsky.social showcases the vast potential, and industrial applications, of #engineeringbiology. #synbio #biotech 🧪

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The BBC investigates the urgent need to invest in #bioengineering with a feature on remarkable research at the University of Edinburgh. A new House of Lords report says Labour recommitting to the 2023 National Vision for #EngineeringBiology would make a huge difference to the UK. buff.ly/42bwVbx

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Researchers can now turn grease from sewers into perfume, plastic bottles into vnailla essence and sugar into handbags, using a technology called engineering biology. Britain led the way in the field. But sadly, not any more. :-(. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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A new DNA test is being used on thousands of bones from Anglo-Saxon burial sites to shed new light on Britain’s history. 🧪 www.bbc.com/news/article...

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New research shows modern humans leaving Africa went extinct multiple times and they may have been helped to survive by interbreeding with Neanderthals - whose may have impimproved our immune system, healing, focus and ability to be morning people! 🧪https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwydgyy8120o

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A Christmas galaxy! #FireflySparkle 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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🧪Something BIG is coming very soon to @bbcnews.bsky.social

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There's a BIG space story coming up later today on @bbcnews.bsky.social, TV, radio and online.

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Tomorrow night will see one of the Astronomical highlights of the year, Jupiter at opposition. It's absolute brightest appearance. 🔭 🧪

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NASA delays astronaut flight around the Moon. 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Dr Simeon Barber @OpenUniversity: “Isaacman is going to bring a new pair of eyes over how Nasa operates. And it's hard to predict what this combination of Isaacman, Musk and Trump might mean for Nasa as we know it." www.bbc.com/news/article...

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"SLS is an old-school rocket. It is not reusable like Starship, hence very expensive, and it has taken a long time to get it operational. And slow and expensive is a precarious position to be in when the incoming president, we expect, is looking to save costs” - Dr Simeon Barber @Openuniversity.

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What @Nasa’s latest delay to it’s plans to land astronauts on the Moon means for the Agency. It comes just after criticism of its public sector funded rocket and the nomination of a private sector billionaire as the agency’s new chief.🧪

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Two sets of footprints made within hours of each other at Koobi Fora; Homo erectus and Paranthropus, researchers suggest. www.science.org/content/arti...

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So pleased to see that The World Federation of Science Journalists is back to its best. Thirty five national science journalism associations gathered @WorldSciForum to reaffirm its values: to promote critical coverage of science, and for those journalists with more to help those with less.

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Hello Blueskiers - is that the right word? I'm a BBC Science Correspondent and I'll be posting mostly about science, sometimes about science journalism and very occasionally about my football team @spursofficial.bsky.social. So please follow me and share any hot stories you stumble across.😀

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