The number of awards hasn't changed. The same amount of money (actually slightly more) in the system. Whether it is a sufficient amount and who gets to decide that is, for me, a better q. I'd be interested to understand the change in this diagram from 16yrs ago. royalsociety.org/news-resourc...

I wrote this in 2023

It seems there is no money in the system. Young scientists in the UK should really take the hint and do something else.

I don't like to spoil this feed with too much science, but the only leader to win four general elections also liked tight shorts, therefore it logically follows that....

The six genders? Up Down Charm Strange Top Bottom

Nice Park Run bro, she nominated me because I'm goofy.

You: please act normal, you need these people to like you Me: ok! People: hi Me: The human genome only contains about 20,000 genes, but over a million copies of an ancient virus-like sequence called 'Alu' & half a million copies of another called 'L1' & together they make up 27% of your DNA.

The name is Bond, Sovereign Bond. And prices are about to go down.

I know there are a lot of things to fix, and the media are mostly hostile, but how do you fcuk up this badly with a Commons majority of over 160??

African public health agency says there is a confirmed Ebola outbreak in Congo reut.rs/4tG2h4m

While everyone is watching hantavirus I'm actually much more eager to learn more about the Ebola outbreak in DRC's Ituri Province that Africa CDC has confirmed. Early information makes it sound very large for an outbreak that has just been reported: "about 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths"

Ebola outbreak kills 65 people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

Not gonna lie, “comfortable, leisurely, pleasant stagnation” sounds pretty good to me, where do I sign up?

Which UKRI strategic funding programme would be appropriate here? youtube.com/shorts/7wlDO...

Labour Leadership Voting Intentions: Starmer Vs Burnham: Burnham: 61% Starmer: 28% Starmer Vs Miliband: Miliband: 46% Starmer: 39% Starmer Vs Rayner: Rayner: 45% Starmer: 41% Starmer Vs Streeting: Starmer: 53% Streeting: 23% Via @labourlist.bsky.social - 1,124 Members, 13-14 May.

"I need the most on the nose statement of populism you have"

will forever remember a very clever and kind and, crucially, normal friend going to work for the Labour party some years ago because he wanted to help then quitting like a year in and going "what the everliving fuck was that I never want to be near the Labour party ever again"

Conservatives hate universities because they are broke outside the club, liberals think it’s gauche to brag, and foreigners self soothe by making “100 top universities for elite reproduction” lists that ignore the fact that, like, ETH Zurich and Oxford have a lower R&D budget than UW-Madison

Many people have a vested interest in pretending otherwise, but the US research university is globally dominant to an almost unbelievable degree. The typical state university is a football team stapled to a R&D lab with a budget bigger than the entire nation of Belgium.

This is genuinely one of the best things about the US and I hope we can preserve it (and improve it!)

I could fix her.

Ed Miliband should bring back his giant stone pledges and simply crush wes streeting with them

What would make me feel better? Eating better ✅ More exercise ✅ More sunshine ✅ Eating the hearts of my enemies ✅ More sleep ✅

10 years ago the UK was a month out from the Brexit referendum. Cool Britannia still ruled a bit. Olympics. All of it into the tubes. (The other tube).

Breaking: Ed Miliband in secret plot to provide plentiful, green energy.

Andy, come to Arbroath! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Ar...

Wes Streeting’s links to private health and tech companies under fire in wake of Mandelson texts www.bmj.com/content/392/...

There's some good stuff here. Such a shame it's overshadowed by all the bullshit assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a0466...

Clarification; Commission has not yet adopted the recommendation but it is committed to so under 2027. A recommendation legally falls short of a legislative proposal but is clearly a step in the right direction.

My daughter's pithy summation: "Covid reminded people they lived in a society; and they hated it."

EU Commission to adopt recommendation urging Member States to ban LGBT conversion therapy (The link in the Commission's post isn't live - try ec.europa.eu/commission/p... )

The blessings of Almighty God are very much not upon some of y'all.

trans person dies from murder: listen it's a tough world out there even one mildly annoying thing happens to a conservative: trans people are radical terrorists

When I talk to the trustees.

Background briefing notes on all the bills now out assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a0453...

The King's Speech — every bill announced, grouped by theme. 38 bills in total 🧵 10 are economy focused 8 'opportunities' / social 11 public services & state reform 3 energy 5 national security Three bills are promised but still in draft: Conversion Practices, Ticket Tout Ban, Taxi & Private Hire

Why is the health service not performing as well as people want, Minister?

Streeting now gets to share the blame with Starmer if the Labour Party can't get out of a death spiral

As an aside, if Wes Streeting is the answer I’m not sure what the question is.

Dying at this graphic Nic Dakin MP's team have generated to commemorate him being the ceremonial hostage at today's King's Speech.

Other major differences between British Steel and a University: 1. government, not ‘the market’, sets the price of education, 2. gov determines who can buy the product (through visas and other access costs). 3. gov regulates how the product should be delivered (OFS). Stalin would be proud.

A lot of conversation between me and my queer friends amounts to: Teehee my body image is incredibly warped and my soul is tired but make it fuuuuuunny!!!

Still think the worst profile was the guy naked in a pile of salmon

@aidan.skinner.me.uk Also wolves in the west end.

It's time for chaos! (And free range bacon)