What has more genes: a banana or a human being? 🍌🧍 The answer might surprise you! Philip Ball reveals how life is a far richer, more ingenious affair than we had guessed. Watch the full talk here: youtube.com/watch?v=tw54LmxR21A

Astronomers in the 1800s couldn't figure out the nature of the mysterious 'flames' observed during a total solar eclipse. 🔭 This is the story of how a first-of-its-kind photograph put the controversy to rest.

The countdown begins 🚀 Set your reminders for the 2025 Christmas Lectures, supported by CGI: 28, 29 and 30 December at 7.00pm on BBC Four and iPlayer. Space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock will take us on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe searching for evidence of extra-terrestrial life.

When you light a candle, it’s the vaporised wax that burns, not the solid or liquid wax 🕯️️ This demo inspired by Faraday's 1848 lecture series "The Chemical History of a Candle" shows how a simple burning candle is a treasure trove of chemistry. Watch the full lecture here: youtu.be/cqTPYoye2J8

If matter and antimatter had existed in perfectly equal amounts after the Big Bang, our universe would be nothing but light. 💫 Watch the full talk with @tarashears.bsky.social: youtu.be/0Fy6oiIRwJc

Your smartphone chip operates at a power density comparable to that inside a nuclear reactor. ☢️ Theoretical and computational physicist Johan Mentink reveals just how extraordinary (and energy-intensive) today’s processors really are. Watch the full talk here: youtu.be/VTKcsNrqdqA

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

Tools designed to detect generative AI don't always work, creating distrust between students and academic institutions. Mhairi Aitken from @theturing.bsky.social explains where things can go wrong. 🧪 Watch the full talk: youtube.com/watch?v=si1jcl7UFqU

Dmitri Mendeleev, who created a version of the periodic table of elements, was born #OnThisDay in 1834. 🧪 Of the 10 elements discovered or first isolated here at the Ri, one has a bit of an image problem. @helenarney.bsky.social wrote a great song to remind us that boron isn't boring at all!

The way our brain works is why eyewitness testimony can be unreliable 🧠 Psychologist Chris French explains how this is related to top-down processing, where the brain uses prior knowledge to interpret new sensory information. Watch the full talk: youtube.com/watch?v=i8mjM3PB_Tk

RobertDothard.com 🏋‍♂️🏃‍♂️😁 The ABC'S of Exercise & 💯 Fitness! #Exercise #Fitness

Only 2 weeks left to apply for the 2026 AWIS scholarship cycle. Visit https://awis.org/scholarships/ to learn more. Applications close February 28. #WomenInSTEM #AWISscholarships

The Star Trek the Next Generation episode "The Neutral Zone" aired May 14, 1988. Full Post www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=... #TodayInNerdHistory #May14 #StarTrek #TheNeutralZone #StarTrekTheNextGeneration #MarcAlaimo #AnthonyJames #LeonRippy #GracieHarrison #PeterMarkRichman #Episode #Tv

BREAKING: “We shouldn't put that at risk by plunging the country into chaos' Chancellor Rachel Reeves exclusively told #BBCBreakfast a Labour leadership challenge from Health Secretary Wes Streeting against Keir Starmer could hurt the economy, which grew by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2026

Eden Hazard on replacing Ronaldo: “I never went to Real Madrid to replace him. The media created that narrative. I have completely different style. I couldn’t score 60 or 70 goals a year, in fact, I barely scored that many in my entire career. I went there to play like Eden, not to replace Ronaldo."

Dominic Calvert-Lewin pounced on the poor back pass and finished the only goal in Leeds' 1-0 win over Brighton.

Ending the flu vaccine requirement is incredibly stupid. Our military has implemented safe & healthy vaccines for nearly 250 years. Hegseth’s putting our soldiers, sailors, and airmen at great risk.

🚀 New robot can independently explore Mars 👉 A new robot may soon be able to independently explore the planet Mars while working faster at the same time. It analyzes multiple rocks without any form of human assistance.... 🔗 whyrwe.com/@26/0416-1644 #️⃣ #whyrwe #factuallyfun #space

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Harrowing testimony of Australian filmmaker Juliet Lamont, kidnapped by the israelis on the @gbsumudflotilla , battered & sexually assaulted

#AEWDoN 8e/5p, HBO Max PPV Tomorrow, 5/24! Stadium Stampede Chris Jericho/Bobby Lashley/Shelton Benjamin/Jack Perry/Young Bucks/Kenny Omega vs Ricochet/Bishop Kaun/Toa Liona/Mark Davis/Andrade/David Finlay/Clark Connors ANYTHING GOES on PPV, TOMORROW!

I’m in the market for good ideas, and eliminating state income tax for Californians making under $100,000 is a good idea. I sat down with @jonlovett.bsky.social to talk about my plans to lower costs and put thousands of dollar back in California families’ pockets.

In Ukraine, a stork lost her mate And she couldn't go out to look for food because she couldn't leave the chicks So the neighbors started feeding her with a stick

Theresa McCall-Jenkins, veteran family support specialist at Buffalo Prenatal-Perinatal Network, talks to The Buffalo News about the program's goal and why she won't be retiring anytime soon. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

FROM LAST YEAR: Released On This Day (4/27/1983): The B-52’s’ Whammy! #releasedonthisday #theb52s #whammy #newwave #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylcollector #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #music

🔃 Oath Keepers live chat, graphic language 3:03 Take All The Capitols! (Multiple States)

HUGE Bobby Witt homer to cut the Yankees lead to eight

Robert Jenrick claims Reform is for workers Reform voted against the Employment Rights Bill because they back zero-hours contracts & fire/rehire If you really were the party of workers you'd be asking why someone working 40hrs/wk cant afford to pay their bills in the 1st place

Trump: "Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Central casting. He loves war."

"To me there's no chance he stays at Milan without #UCL football." @IFTVMarco, @Bonetti and @TMeola1 on the future of Luka Modrić at Milan 🇭🇷

Kevin Knight has lost it! Now he's attacking his partner Speedball Mike Bailey! Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS + HBO Max

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𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝟏 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚? 👀 Some business owners are and it’s costing them reach, engagement, and trust. #SocialMediaForBusiness #SocialMediaTips

Descubre lo que los Astros tienen preparado para ti hoy. Horóscopo del 15 de Abril lazoastral.com #horoscopo #astrologia #tarot #signos #zodiaco #amor #aries #tauro #geminis #cancer #leo #virgo #libra #escorpio #sagitario #capricornio #acuario #piscis

I’m just a tiny person in a giant economic crisis. 🌎 #costofliving #renting #life #relatable

Been so busy with commissions. Not complaining I'm super thankful. Wish I had more time to work on my game, but that's life😎 Here's a cool loop I've been working on for someone🎃 #gamedev #psx #retro #3d #art #commission #playstation #oc #creepy #creepypasta #yt #youtube #loop #lowpoly #bsky #ps1

ICYMI — Justice Alito’s son has been working in the Trump administration 🤔🤷🏼 So much corruption

I don’t know if this is just because I’ve been reading him M. Night Shyamalan scripts for bedtime but I feel like every conversation with my toddler has a twist ending.

Trump Sleepy Don Joe Biden @bab102.bsky.social @theprophetobblonge.bsky.social @misskitty.art @fckelnmskthnzbllnr.bsky.social @annmb48.bsky.social @medic1983.bsky.social @paula2168.bsky.social @amyg8907.bsky.social @chaserbaybe.bsky.social @skyyblue6.bsky.social @mblue.bsky.social

Scott Bessent: ...."With the Iranian government, we did not have regime change, but we changed the regime." * Excuse me?????

🤐 I'm a better man than I was so, we listen, we collect data, AND THEN WE JUDGE! 🤣

Bro, what kind of fuckass 'Marxist' theory are they teaching in Australia? 😭

Only Fox News still believes that the USA is currently the hottest country in the world with Trump at the helm. Maybe the USA is actually currently the hottest pedophile country in the world with the pedophile king Trump, at the helm.

John Schneider was not happy with Eury Perez

#trump #cuba #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/w649mnqh

[Vintage VHS] Mr. Magoo's Cartoon Collection (Volume 3): Night Club Magoo : 972s

What could America do with 💰 $440B 💰 rather than pouring it into a 44% increase in military spending as the Trump admin would like? #TaxDay #Taxes

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David Lammy to fix the prison system.

Mellow, hazy Saturday vibe. "Suzanne" - Leonard Cohen

MAGA are paid individuals who’ve sold their souls to the devil.

New episode of “The Twelve” w/ @aeroastrofc.bsky.social, @trebtracy.bsky.social, & @thombomb816.bsky.social is out. 2025/26 WSL Review Part One YT: youtu.be/PI7t6I55HOY?... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5lQX... Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

I use Birdfy. They do have AI options but I decline it all. None of it is necessary for the experience. I think I get better video quality with it turned off

Trump calls for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired again

La NMPA de China aprueba la comercialización de Ganagliflozin Proline Tablets 📩 info@dengyuemed.com 🔗https://dengyuepharma.com #NMPA #ChinaDrugApproval #GanagliflozinProline #SGLT2Inhibitor #Type2Diabetes #InnovativeDrug #PharmaceuticalNews

France, together with its partners, detained the sanctioned tanker Tagor, which was heading from Russia, - Macron The operation was carried out yesterday in the Atlantic Ocean, in the open sea, with the support of several partners, including the United Kingdom, - added the French President.

💢𝚴𝛆𝛋𝛒ός 𝛐 𝛐𝛅𝛈𝛄ός 𝛕𝛐𝛖 𝛕𝛂𝛏ί - 𝚮 𝛔𝛕𝛊𝛄𝛍ή 𝛕𝛈ς 𝛂𝛎ά𝛔𝛖𝛒𝛔𝛈ς 𝛕𝛐𝛖 𝛐𝛘ή𝛍𝛂𝛕𝛐ς 𝛂𝛑ό 𝛕𝛈 𝛉ά𝛌𝛂𝛔𝛔𝛂 𝛔𝛕𝛈𝛎 𝛑ύ𝛌𝛈 𝚬𝟒 Σύμφωνα με πληροφορίες από το ΕΚΑΒ, στο όχημα επέβαινε ο οδηγός, ο οποίος είναι νεκρός. Τα αίτια του δυστυχήματος διερευνώνται. 🎥Orange Press Agency #iefimerida #πειραιάς

here is my coda bear taking the path not making a new path 😆