Loneliness can negatively affect your physical health more than smoking 🧠 Psychologist Bruce Hood illuminated what science can tell us about happiness. Watch the full talk: youtube.com/watch?v=LtGY85JXTUM

Prime numbers (divisible only by 1 and themselves) show up not just in maths but in art and creative writing too. ✍️ Marcus du Sautoy explains the poetic maths of Shakespeare. Watch the full talk: youtu.be/thc2bWGNY2k

Exploding bubbles are always a pop-ular demo at our family science shows 🫧💥 Dan Plane, Head of Demo at the Ri, puts the flammable properties of hydrogen into action. Watch the full show here: youtube.com/watch?v=5XOQ-wFF_P4

This demo from the 1800s still blows our minds today 💥 Peter Wothers recreates one of Humphry Davy's signature demos: the potassium volcano.

Sir David Attenborough's 1973 Christmas Lectures broke the cardinal rule of broadcast television: "never work with animals or children"—and because of that, they gave us some truly magical moments, like this interaction with a ring-tailed lemur.

"Dessert tummy" exists. It's just in your brain, rather than your stomach 🧠 @gilesyeo.bsky.social explains this delicious phenomenon. Watch the full talk: youtube.com/watch?v=pOJYTMe_bp4

Galileo’s telescope provided crucial evidence for the heliocentric model, placing the Sun at the centre with the planets orbiting it. 🔭 See this demo in action in the 2025 Christmas Lectures, supported by CGI. Find out where to watch: www.rigb.org/explore-scie...

A lesson from WWII planes reveals how to spot what really matters. Applied to genetics, it shows which parts of our genome were critical to evolution. 🧬 Watch the 2018 Christmas Lectures with Aoife McLysaght and Alice Roberts: rigb.org/explore-science/explore/video/who-am-i-where-do-i-come-2018

Animals don't just play-fight: they enjoy being tickled, and even tell jokes! 🐁 Neurologist Kelly Clancy illustrates the important role play has in building social circuits. 🧪 Watch the full talk: youtube.com/watch?v=KNn-Sa8T3iw

Are you perfecting your pancake flipping skills for Shrove Tuesday? 🥞 These physics facts might just help you stick the landing. 🧪

Sen. Alsobrooks: ..."[Donald Trump] does not give a rat's ass about the American people or the rising costs. Over the last year, the president and this administration have engaged in a tremendous smash-and-grab — enriching themselves, enriching his family, enriching his allies." @thebulwark.com

I just cannot believe it. RIP Kyle Busch. Taking comfort in the fact that he can easily be last remembered for winning. Not many drivers get to say that. What a legend.

In 2021, I had the honor of winning the grand prize for The Smashing Pumpkins’ and Sumerian Records’ #CYRcontest! Grateful for the support from & everyone who believed in my music. The Smashing Pumpkins’ official YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=qkv6... #smashingpumpkins #sumerianrecords

It's getting weird - Trump is now saying he doesn't know the contractor for his Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool project, after months of claiming he personally handpicked them! Credit: @aaronparnas.bsky.social | Source #Politics #TrumpScandals #GreenScreen

Even when your mind tries to play tricks on you, be kind to yourself.

You don’t have to make big changes to make a difference Choosing to take a bus or train is good for your wellbeing & the environment Plan your journey: www.translink.co.uk [VD: Girl standing in front of train with text 'im changing' on the image and letter fade into now read 'Climate changing']

Malaysia 🔴⚪ 📹 via khairulhanee

Thailand's economy is not dying. The country pulled in $58 billion in foreign investment applications last year, the most in Thai history. #CulturalPerspective #Thailand #ASEAN #ForeignInvestment #SoutheastAsia

It’s graduation season baber! #Graduation #Commencement #HighSchool #ButlerBound #ButlerParent

They really gave Kamitani that big match long pause for her entrance in this opening tag #STARDOM 🤼

Mein Blog: Eine Woche voller Begegnungen mit wertvollem Austausch: Ob das beeindruckende Engagement der Ehrenamtlichen, der Auftakt neuer Formate mit Politik oder wichtige Weichenstellungen für zentrale Zukunftsthemen – überall spüre ich Energie&Verantwortung. mitgestalten.potsdam.de/de/aktuelles...

Is THIS The Best Puzzle Game in VR? 🧩🔥 Interlocked Puzzle Islands is a calming, satisfying 3D Virtual Reality Puzzle Game made for everyone! 😌 Buy on Meta Quest 👉: www.meta.com/experiences/... Wishlist on Steam 👉: store.steampowered.com/app/4214100/... #puzzlegames #3dpuzzle #vr #metaquest

That idea resonates, but it’s worth grounding it a bit. Your mindset absolutely shapes how you make decisions, handle risk, and stay consistent—but it’s not just about thinking the right thoughts. It’s about pairing that with action #MindsetMatters #DisciplineWins #FocusedAction #BuildYourFuture

BROOKLYN THE HOLE v2 in top tier show production slaps x9999 more #STARDOM 🤼‍♂️

🌟 @drwf.bsky.social is now PIF TICK re-certified. This means its health information continues to be: - Evidence-based - Up-to-date - Easy to use and understand Get PIF TICK certified: hhttps://pifonline.org.uk/pif-tick/how-to-apply-for-pif-tick/ #HealthInformation #PIFTICK

Michael Rea says clean energy no longer depends on politics. The economics now make the transition inevitable, with markets leading the way. #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #NetZero #ClimateTech

The adverse effects of DOGE linger and echo across the world.

When elected officials do something blatantly against the public interest, they can be voted out. The same is not true for Philly's school board — so holding them accountable is that much harder, @lisamhaver.bsky.social says:

It’s time to build a better Michigan. Join our campaign at ufford4michigan.com.

Source #Japan #Nippon

CryptidBoyz - Riddle Jokes #jokes #cryptidboyz

📺 A new episode of “The Pulse” — the heartbeat of Montgomery County — airs this Friday, Oct. 31. Have a story tip or topic you think we should cover? We want to hear from you! Submit your idea to our tip line: https://bit.ly/3PDBZOv

🆘DON’T KILL🐶GINGER Her human says Ginger is a ball of energy, always ready to play. Always ready to give kisses too! Has a video; she looks shell shocked 💔 She’s a scared little dog at ACC and they truly aren’t giving her any chances 🙏 repost to find a 🏡

Whew, we've made it to the last day of #AAS247 and we're thriving! By "thriving," we mean we've had more coffee than water this week, but we've also had fruitful discussions with colleagues from around the world! Here's our conference survival kit* ☕️ *peer-reviewed by fellow astronomers 🔭🧪☄️

What do you know about Standard of Care? Check out these Frequently Asked Question in this month's Op Ed column! #KeePosted #ICHP #Pharmacy #OpEd #ILPharmacy ▶️🔗https://ow.ly/tJ8L50YV71p

pov: you're the Kamikaze Snowmen singing to a pretty rad group of people after a pretty rad convention. 🥹 #KamikazeSnowmen #AnimeFargo #OriginalMusic #FYP #whoscuttingonions the song and emotions are from "Con Voyage" feat. Aaron Zimola available now on True Crime (Podcast)!!

Rockit x Wang Yibo weibo.com/9071044707/R... Ivan from New Zealand brought a mystery gift for @WangYibo🎁🤫 It's said to be a key ingredient👉 that makes the crisp, sweet, and delicious Rockit Rocket Apples possible!

Power bills are rising due to AI data centers. In some areas, power bills nearly doubled. We need to put the brakes on data centers to stop power inflation. Sign if you agree >> www.claytontuckertx.com/stop_ai_cent... #Texas #AI #DataCenters #Power #AffordabilityCrisis

Don’t even get me started on Hakeem… I have been fully fed up with him for a year now. His lack of fight in this most crucial moment is not just embarrassing. It is fucking disgusting. His level of betrayal to the people will not go unnoticed. We have to make sure we expose all of it.

In Do Not Press That Button, the timer can go up to 60 seconds! I've added a track that matches the time display and ends exactly at 60. I had fun adding a drop at the 30-second mark. If you're shaking your head, my job here is done #ScreenshotSaturday #MadeWithUnity #SoloDev

Lauren Boebert gets schooled.

#WVPrayer Let’s lift up our new Global Workers as they settle into unfamiliar neighborhoods. Pray that God would open doors for genuine friendships and meaningful connections as they share His love in new places.

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Peleas y cuchilladas marcan la violencia en Palencia.

In 2024, Cam Valley Forum secured Sheeps Green Bathing Water Status, exposing pollution & unlocking funding. Reforms to Bathing Water Regs could block future cleanups by preventing sites from gaining protection unless they already meet ‘sufficient’ water quality. 💧 #BathingWaterStatus #SouthCambs

"If your local bakery loses one of its ovens, the whole neighborhood ends up having to get by with less bread." That's the whole game. Markets can calm fast; physical production can't.

They just prioritize other things. #mannermatters #etiquette #betterlife #dreamina #seedance2

#COMLEX-USA Level 2 scores from 01/15/2026 to 02/13/2026 have been released. Celebrate your positive results with us, using #IPassedCOMLEX! You can log in here: https://www.nbome.org/

Never want to hear that metal people take themselves overly serious. I heard tell of a guy in the pit the other night eating Thai food with chopsticks. And I submit as evidence Pig Destroyer playing whilst people toss pool floaties around in the pit. #NorthwestTerrorFest #leavenocrossunturned

She woke up with no memory… but her past is hunting her. A winged warrior. A stolen daughter. A deadly destiny. 📖 Start reading now. www.amazon.com/Volcan-Knigh... #UrbanFantasy #FantasyRomance #ParanormalRomance #SupernaturalBooks #FantasyBooks

EXC: Sir Ed Davey has defended Lib Dem councils after new analysis found they were increasing council tax bills on average by more than those run by other parties. Sir Ed told ITV News Meridian that in many cases it was because the Tories had run the councils "very, very badly".

LARSON: Are we at war currently? BESSENT: The conflict has been halted LARSON: The conflict has been halted. So we're not at war? BESSENT: If you'd like me to call the Secretary of War, I can ask

Backyard Magic 🌊 Tired of pouring water into the top of the table every 5 seconds? This magnetic pump does the work for you. It's the ultimate summer accessory for parents of toddlers! 💦 #SummerFun #KidsToys #TrendPikz #BackyardPlay

Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan #Japan #Nippon

OMGzine 𝕏🔁 @MercuryBarbora@twitter.com: https://nitter.net/omgzine/status/2062301471887036521

🚀Lanzamiento 🏎️💨 Cada era tiene su desafío ¿Estás listo para dominarlas todas? Formula Legends – Legacy Edition ya está disponible en formato físico para Switch, PlayStation 5 y Xbox Series X ℹ️ https://meridiem-games.com/new_sdebug/denAZg2n52y/gAtgOAoV7

Two weeks 😱 That’s all the time left to respond to the government’s consultation on hunting laws. If you want to see stronger laws that protect wildlife and close the loopholes that hunts continue to exploit, now is the time to speak up. https://leagueacs.co.uk/8kgER

Excalibur signed off of the first Dynamite of Pride Month with : "FIX YOUR HEARTS OR DIE! THIS IS ALL ELITE WRESTLING!" Which is a Twin Peaks reference where a character played by the late David Lynch said it it whilst standing up for a transgender colleague 🔥 #AEW

Germany has failed to win a seat on the UN Security Council, losing out to Portugal and Austria for the two European spots starting in 2027.

🔥 This is what St. Petersburg looks like just two hours before the opening of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) and Vladimir Putin's keynote speech. Bahaahaahaaa!