Kirsty Broughton
@kirstybroughton.bsky.social
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Science writer, wanderer
men just walk around thinking about themselves all day and I walk around thinking about how men think about themselves. vicious cycle
6 days ago
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On getting emotional over a fly: my latest article on my Substack dives into the latest research from EON Systems PCB that brings a computer-generated fly to life. Digital consciousness, it would seem, isn't just a science fiction plotline anymore.
open.substack.com/pub/theniche...
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Science just simulated life
File this one under existential dread
https://open.substack.com/pub/thenicheblog/p/science-just-simulated-life?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=post%20viewer
about 2 months ago
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Aaaah my own research notes got flagged as being AI generated when they most certainly are not β I hate it here !!
4 months ago
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This week I cover the new, horrible way the US government is planning to destroy the planet and the absolute nightmare fuel that scientists discovered hidden deep inside a cave. π·οΈπΈοΈ Please subscribe and share if you enjoy! It means the world β¨π
open.substack.com/pub/theniche...
6 months ago
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Sundays are for writing, strong outfits, and cats πββοΈποΈπββ¬
6 months ago
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Huge shout-out to AI for absolutely destroying grammar checkers, extremely helpful thank you xx
6 months ago
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Horrible, and very scarily reminiscent of CBS layoffs last week
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6 months ago
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The luxury effect: why youβll find more wildlife in wealthy areas β and what it means for your health
The discovery that affluent neighbourhoods have more diversity of nature has implications for human wellbeing β and sheds light on the structural injustices in cities
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/30/rich-lizards-luxury-effect-more-plants-wildlife-wealthier-suburbs-health-aoe?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
7 months ago
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Brief Earth: the climate news round up for the end of October. In this edition I go after billionaires, discuss the concern (or lack of) for the future of the planet, and welcome the return of a long lost bird. π¦ If you enjoy my article, please sub! It means a lot
open.substack.com/pub/theniche...
7 months ago
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Good for them
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7 months ago
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Not a bad spot for some writing on a Sunday evening π
7 months ago
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After working in hospitality for 12 years, I can honestly say having Sundays off is the best thing on the whole planet
7 months ago
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In Defense of Being Boring at Parties
www.shannanmann.com/p/in-defense...
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In Defense of Being Boring at Parties
Community is you & me & maybe no one else?
https://www.shannanmann.com/p/in-defense-of-being-boring-at-parties?r=ktmrp&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
7 months ago
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My weekly round-up of climate and environmental news for the fourth week of October in which Trump reignites his Arctic drilling dream, Russia vies for Antarctica, and Earth gets a new friend. πποΈ
open.substack.com/pub/theniche...
#sciencewriting
#sciencenews
7 months ago
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Feel like pure shit just want asana back
7 months ago
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Not the Microsoft ad encouraging people to use ai for science communication π₯΄ girl take my chores not my job
7 months ago
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reposted by
Kirsty Broughton
Space Telescope Science Institute
9 months ago
What appears to be a craggy, starlit mountaintop kissed by wispy clouds is actually a cosmic dust-scape being eaten away by the blistering winds and ultraviolet light of nearby, massive, infant stars. What else did
#NASAWebb
find in Pismis 24?
https://bit.ly/4mr3cmt
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"History once rewritten can be rewritten again and becomes insubstantial. Rather than believe the lie, people stop believing anything at all"
www.theverge.com/cs/features/...
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Wikipedia is under attack β and how it can survive
The siteβs volunteers face threats from Trump, billionaires, and AI.
https://www.theverge.com/cs/features/717322/wikipedia-attacks-neutrality-history-jimmy-wales/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhbluesky&utm_content=%3Cmedia_url%3E
9 months ago
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Artificial sweeteners aged the brain by over 1.5 years, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) β People who consumed the highest levels of certain artificial sweeteners β equivalent to just one diet soda a day β saw a significant decline in their ability to remember...
https://ground.news/article/artificial-sweeteners-aged-the-brain-by-over-15-years-study-says_836739?utm_source=mobile-app&utm_medium=newsroom-share
9 months ago
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Introducing my first weekly round up of climate change and environmental news on my brand new substack - check it out here π±π
open.substack.com/pub/theniche...
#sciencenews
#sciencewriter
#science
9 months ago
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I'm having a super sale on my science writing on fiverr - if you're looking for well researched life science articles look no further!!
www.fiverr.com/s/2K8pGP4
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9 months ago
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i know i shouldnβt like the met gala and itβs elitist and wasteful but itβs also whimsical and fun and pretty clothes and just let me have this one thing
about 1 year ago
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reposted by
Kirsty Broughton
πΈ Belle @ Vacation time πΈ
about 1 year ago
IS THERE A FEED FOR THE MET GALA BECAUSE THIS IS MY SUPERBOWL
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an icon, always
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about 1 year ago
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preparing to go to war (itβs hair wash day)
about 1 year ago
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free speech is so over
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about 1 year ago
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coworking π©βπ»
about 1 year ago
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my writing companion this evening - an incredibly grumpy kitty fuming i am still awake when heβs trying to nap
#writing
about 1 year ago
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#bloggers
- do you prefer substack or medium for posting for your stuff? trying to get back in the game and do not know what i am doing
about 1 year ago
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reposted by
Kirsty Broughton
Tim Onion
about 1 year ago
Holy shit are we fucked, pack it in.
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I've just launched my new bird watching blog over on Medium - a beginner's imperfect guide on getting started, what you can find,and how to juggle it all alongside the messiness of life -
kirsty-broughton.medium.com/birth-of-a-b...
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birth of a birdwatcher
Hi! Iβm Kirsty and Iβm from Liverpool, and this year I am determined to get into bird watching.
https://kirsty-broughton.medium.com/birth-of-a-birdwatcher-d09257743f73
about 1 year ago
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It's been an absolute hot minute since I've immersed myself in the world of freelancing and posting but I'm back and very keen to connect with other science writers π€
over 1 year ago
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Hello! I'm Kirsty, a freelance science writer specialising in the environment, climate change, and the murky politics surrounding them. You can find my portfolio here:
kirstybroughton.co.uk
and my rambling thoughts here
medium.com/@kirsty-brou...
. β¨ππ³
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Kirsty Broughton
https://kirstybroughton.co.uk
over 1 year ago
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