A G-quaduplex we found in Rabies RABV genome is targeted by one of our metallohelices, suppressing a vital protein translation and viral replication. doi.org/10.1039/D5SC...

Had a great afternoon baking. Inspired by that hilarious Battenburg graffiti I'm calling this "Less Cross of St. George" Cake. Delicious.

What is ‘Far-Right’? 99-percent.org/what-is-far-...

Exited to announce the EPSRC drEAMcat Prosperity Partnership between bristoluni.bsky.social, AstraZeneca and Labman. This programme will explore replacing palladium catalysts with those based on Earth Abundant Metals in drug production. Postdoc posts (catalysis and computation) coming soon!

Expect a US exhibition of degenerate art any day now.

Finally have a paper with my awesome membrane biophys colleague Ann Dixon. Membrane lipid composition directs the cellular selectivity of antimicrobial metallohelices @rscmedchem.rsc.org pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

We’ve been watching Wolf Hall, a fascinating study of how the fragile male ego of a fickle, greedy despot creates a culture of deep cruelty and mistrust, where everyone lives in fear of saying the wrong thing. Thank goodness we’ve moved on from those times.

UK Politics: It's Time for a New Lens 99-percent.org/uk-politics-...

Our traditional way of viewing politics no longer reflects reality. To safeguard our democracy we need to update our thinking. H/T @99organisation.bsky.social

What if We Shrug? 99-percent.org/what-if-we-s...

Who will rid me of this -

Microsoft employee #1: We have changed the subscript hotkeys in Microsoft Word; should we also change the supersecript hotkeys in Word? Microsoft employee #2: No, leave that one the same; it will drive academic researchers insane

Peng-Lai, @stefanborsley.bsky.social, Martin & our collaborators Alessandro and @giusepponelab.bsky.social demonstrate how a catalyst transduces chemical energy to perform mechanical work in www.nature.com/articles/s41... in @nature.com. tinyurl.com/jny7nen5. Animation @scicommstudios.bsky.social😀

Labour has been in power for six months. Here’s everything it’s achieved in that time: (Buckle up…)

Consider a broader interpretation to include science, engineering, art, and design, and the point of distinction becomes much more clear. Nobody would confuse design, art, product, and artwork with science or engineering (and knowledge and technology).

Congratulations to Patrick on the latest paper: improved iron catalysed borylation of aryl chlorides and extension to aryl triflates. doi.org/10.1021/acs....

Please think of the environment before printing this off and driving it to Abu Dhabi in a #Hummer

Go @sykhalid.bsky.social! www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...

The Tories won’t want to hear this. They accuse Labour of “giving away British assets” over the Chagos Islands and Elgin Marbles – yet they’ve been selling off crown jewels for decades. Here are 8 things the Tories flogged (and the damage it caused):

It is not an overstatement when I say that I could genuinely weep: this is 100% the *exact opposite* of what they need to do: you cannot out-Reform the Reform Party. The only thing this will do is drive more voters to Reform: voters always choose the original. *Every* bit of research shows that. 🧵

Earlier this year we showed that eutectic mixtures of small organic molecules have potential to replace plastics. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a... 🥽🧪🍎 #chemsky #edusky #plastics

Just did a cack on the towpath

TBH them missing this tutor meeting was not such a big deal for me.

Still stunned that one metallohelix enantiomer stabilizes a new G-quadruplex in #mpox #mpxv virus RNA, so increasing expression of a protein that activates immune response. Chemistry by my team but amazing biology by Xiaogang Qu and his collabs. doi.org/10.1093/nsr/...

Here's @privateeyenews.bsky.social earning my subscription.

So if you really want to help native wild bees: DON’T KEEP HIVES KEEP FLOWERS! #Wildflowers. This will mean you will ultimately keep #native #wild #bees. You’ll help #bumblebees and #solitarybees. The #bees that are actually in trouble. Resist the ‘save the bees’ industry that is 15/18

I love this work

I hand draw my cartoons to order, if you're thinking about a Christmas gift for someone you love about £40ishly. www.worldofmoose.com/products/mis...

The same Big Farmers and associated industries that have effectively lobbied and organized partially violent protests against environmental policies will be the first to rally for more tax-funded subsidies when effects of climate change destroy their crops and farms of course.

Hey ChemSky! Who wants to play in the lab with me? 😀We are starting the interviews next month! Still time to apply to join our ⚡ElectraTeam⚡! One PhD in collaboration with GSK www.findaphd.com/phds/project... and another one funded by the Leverhulme Trust: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

Beautiful

"The pursuit of passion in one’s work is touted in contemporary discourse. Although passion may indeed be beneficial in many ways, we suggest that the modern cultural emphasis may also serve to facilitate the legitimization of unfair and demeaning management practices".

Cristina Garcia Rodero is a true Master of street/documentary photography. Seriously, as good as Robert Frank. Google her! elpais.com/eps/2024-01-...

Really chuffed about this. I’m so proud of these books, working with a brilliant team, Ben the writer, Helen the editor and Alison the designer. I hope this helps to bring them to a wider audience of 12+ children with a fascination for science.

Okay wait I have one of critical importance. UK, you awake yet?

You can now watch the new film Sleepyman, by my friend John Panton. Stars Mike Wozniak & Will Adamsdale, based on the short story by David Quantick. I play a very important role (Elderly Gentleman in an armchair 2). SleepymanFilm player.vimeo.com/video/897241...

Ah the memorable chart battle they had with Talking Phillips Heads

Heaen must be missing an angle.

I never promised you a raise, Gordon.

That Fiona Hill. Fascinating interview. Exhausting just to listen. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Just thinking about St Agur v Roquefort, as one does. Turns out the former is literally designed to be my favourite #cheese. www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/how-m...

*Girls on **Film *Beans **Toast

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This is a collaborative work of art created by your disciples @trouteyes.bsky.social

Y’all heard of Pop Tarts right? Why are there no Mom Tarts? Because of the pastryarchy.

If you're anxious and you know it clasp your hands.

100 Bales of Hay ADD TO CART

I have a few of these.