From drought to downpour, 2025 brought the UK whiplash weather 🌦️ New on our Counting the Earth podcast, we delve into the UK's weather extremes. After a dry spring & four heatwaves we had significant rainfall later in the year. By December, total rainfall reached ~90% of the UK average. 1/

Alice and Sue chat to senior hydrologist Lucy Barker about the complexities of the UK's weather and water cycle. And micrometeorologist Jon Evans explains how cosmic rays from space are used to measure soil moisture at different sites around the UK. Listen now: audioboom.com/posts/885879... 2/

Recent algal blooms on Lough Neagh have highlighted the urgent need for tools to better identify the sources and movement of #pollution across the lake and the rivers that are linked to it. Read more about the new UKCEH-led CLEAR-Neagh project: www.ceh.ac.uk/news-and-med... 💧🧪

What if river monitoring didn’t have to be expensive? 🤔 Here are some reactions from last week's open hardware workshop from the Floods and Droughts Research Infrastructure (FDRI). Participants learned how to build and use low-cost technology to monitor rivers. 💧 1/

UKBMS volunteers have walked a total of >1.5 million kilometres since 1976 at more than 7,600 sites to produce this incredible dataset. That’s the equivalent of walking 40 times around the world – or to the moon and back twice. Latest annual results: www.ukbms.org 3/3

Ever wondered what a worm sounds like in the soil? 🌱 Our next Counting the Earth episode uncovers hidden garden life, smart tech, and the power of citizen science. Recorded at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with UKCEH experts + the Big British Garden Survey. 🎧 Out next week. #Biodiversity

Did you know that UK gardens collectively form more green space than all our national nature reserves combined? They are vital mini-ecosystems for supporting biodiversity, wellbeing & climate resilience. Even small greenspaces help. 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/udwwyaukou #RHSChelsea #CitizenScience

From chocolate to shampoo, palm oil is found in nearly half of packaged goods on supermarket shelves. Its versatility makes it difficult to replace, yet its production remains controversial. So how can it become more sustainable? 🧪 Join Alice and Sue on the next Counting the Earth - coming soon!

Some of our web portals and catalogues may be offline for a period this weekend as we carry out routine IT maintenance. Please check back soon! #BackSoon #PlannedDowntime

We're also harnessing AI to help understand the extent and speed of biodiversity declines globally. This includes using AI-based camera systems and acoustic recorders to monitor wildlife. Visitors will be able to hear sounds like an earthworm moving through the soil. More: tinyurl.com/yuh58u3y 3/

Wind is the primary concern with the storm system, while the hail threat remains very low and the tornado threat is low. Full forecast https://tinyurl.com/56k6f2jt 

Eric's debate skills go out the window when he tries to invalidate someone's identity as a "gotcha" tactic, and it devolves into a masterclass in rage baiting. He claims using gotchas is like violence, which is basically just an excuse for not being able to keep up with the conversation. Source

That slush fund is going down. 👎👎👎

H.S. Baseball: Poland tops Lakeview in 'Battle of Bulldogs'

REED: How many taxpayers' returns were leaked by the IRS in the 2020 breach? BLANCHE: Excuse me? REED: 405,427. One of them was Donald Trump, correct?BLANCHE: Donald Trump and his family. REED: And Donald Trump was president at the time. So it was his IRS that allowed this breach of privacy

Shame on the SNP for trying to silence me on child poverty. They tried their best to shout me down today at PMQs but failed. The SNP cannot handle the truth that they had 8 years to lift the two child benefit cap - it takes a Labour Government to deliver.

Supporting your local farm by getting a community supported agriculture CSA share means you always get the freshest and the best. Thank you for supporting small businesses; you make it possible for us to keep growing. BTW, Epstein. #FamilyFarm . #Local #Farmlife

加拿大保守党领袖波利耶夫隐晦的表示反对阿尔伯塔独立。 他表示： “团结这个国家，是加拿大总理的职责。作为未来的总理，我会亲自开始这项工作。我将在整个阿尔伯塔省展开竞选活动，鼓励阿尔伯塔人继续留在加拿大这个大家庭之中，并推动全国团结，让所有加拿大人更加团结一致。”

Any prison&corrupt lawyer say will turn case(opp kill house full of people)in favor of opp&advise opp in Netflix ATLA, Marvel, DC, Knives Out, GoT, The Boys, Star Wars, One Piece? Opp:Do what? Lawyer:Change white to black.Turn plaintiff to defendant.Tomorrow in court,young master Seung remember this

I grew wings. Not metaphorical wings. I mean I literally built a life from nothing. I made something beautiful from pain. That's growing wings. 🔴 afrophilia-x.shop

Applications for the Preschool Open Doors program start on Friday, May 29, for the upcoming school year. Learn more: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/preschool-open-doors-hawaii/ 

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SIKORSKI: In fifth year of war, Putin still fighting in Donbas, scared of Ukrainian strikes on Moscow. I bet not single person in this room would’ve predicted that. Amazing success by Ukraine. Russia is unable to launch offensive, losing territory and more troops it can recruit.

Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox doing some light work at shootaround ahead of tonight's Game 3 against Oklahoma CIty. Fox will be a game-time decision because of a right ankle sprain that forced him to sit out the first two games of the series.

𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒙 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 In honor of the 8th wedding anniversary of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, KABOOM! is proud to offer a special gift of gratitude. For every donation of $50 USD or more, supporters will receive a complimentary copy of [KABOOM! while quantities last.💜

ICYMI: I finished my Nightmare Run and walked away with a Platinum Trophy. #DeadSpaceRemake #TwitchAffilate #twitchstreamers

Spurs’ Harrison Barnes: “I think the biggest thing for us is honestly just the details. Can we do the little things? Can we start off by being connected defensively, communicating, rebounding. If we do all of those things, it puts us in a position to run and be at our best.”

The 20th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine “Lyubart” is also joining the trend with its take on the film “Apex.” Translation: “You said you like danger.”

There’s pretty much no good American interventions and even the interventions we did do, especially in Japan we’re way too disproportion#greenscreen

Almost any honest look into American history would tell you that we don’t always pick the wrong side but we almost always make the side we pick wrong #greenscreen

Baylen Dupree-Dooley had no idea what she was walking into… Baylen, thank you for bringing your light into our lives and sharing your heart with us. Meeting you was such a joy and a moment we will cherish forever. Subscribe to Howie Mandel Does Stuff to catch the full podcast!

Tim Walz is joining team "Fuck A.I."

6. 'The real terrorists'

Actually @maffewgregg.bsky.social this is better, use this whenever you're up to Botchamaniaing again, brother dude jack.

Its International Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Awareness Day!! Please note that this is my experience with the condition, but I've tried to create a bite sized introduction to ME/CFS! #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis ##ChronicFatigueSyndrome #ME #CFS #edsawarenessmonth

Things get real competitive in @teamzandt.bsky.social RaceWorms 🤣 Thank you to @nova-nocte.bsky.social and @ransetsureyer.bsky.social for hosting with me! Catch me live on Twitch most Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays! Twitch.tv/deviant_nails_ #vtuber #racinggame #worms #twitch ##streamer

Receive a letter from an angel. #FinalFantasyVIIRemake #PS5Share

Israeli forces stormed a wedding in Barta’a and abducted groom Yazan Mohammad Qabha.

Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman had one of the best performances of any prospect at the #NFLCombine! The fluidity, speed & high-point ability at that frame might lock him into the top 20 Biggest combine risers & fallers: youtube.com/watch?v=SLj9qnL7P6k #NFL #NFLDraft #NFLDraft2026 #DraftSZN #NFLSky

"I think that side of my history being represented in art is really cool." A new, free exhibit at the Kemper Art Museum is giving St. Louisans a rare look at contemporary photography from China—capturing the country’s shift toward globalization from the 1990s through the mid-2000s.

On the DSR Daily with @djrothkopf.bsky.social, we discuss the victory of Ken Paxton in Texas, Trump’s latest giveaways to Russia, the US’s role in the disastrous Ebola outbreak, and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... youtu.be/C0rMf5CTb40

What book festival would be complete without dozens of authors? And those authors have written some marvelous books! Get a head start before joining us at the World Voices Festival and check out some of these great titles https://bookshop.org/lists/world-voices-festival-2026 #PENWorldVoices

Gavin Newsom and Scott Galloway team up to sell mobile phones that constantly remind you to use them less often.

Uncover the truth behind a shocking crime scene 🕵️‍♂️🔍 Dive into the mystery with Agent Buck Taylor! Who can you trust? 🤔 #CrimeThriller #ReadNow #BuckTaylorMystery #CurrentEvents #BookLovers

Try this for 30 days and come back to tell me if it didn’t work. #productivityhack #selfimprovement

As Director Gabbard testifies before the House Intelligence Committee, I want to remind her of her own words from 2020 warning about the consequences of war with Iran.

🌲Die wilde Geschichte der Metasequoia. 🖖

Turns out that #QAnon - yes, QAnon - was more right about the #EpsteinFiles than anyone admitted...but not about everything.

‘Breakdown’ led to Valentine’s Day killing of Robert Fuller Jr. at Cogir of Potomac senior home, attorney says

Somehow I didn't expect Link to partake in the same kind of activities as Evel Knievel during this adventure. It's a new episode of #TheLegendOfZelda #TwilightPrincess! #streamersupport #youtube @gamingnews-rt.bsky.social @zeldauniverse.bsky.social #zelda #wolflink buff.ly/mORHrOR

Do NOT skip the caption👇

Love is On the Air #hatsunemiku #kasaneteto #flavorfoley #vocaloid #重音テト

Jesus wept.

🤝 Satisfacció del president de la Generalitat pel pacte assolit entre el departament d'Educació i la majoria dels sindicats del sector 🗣️ @salvadorilla.bsky.social: És un primer pas per posar els esforços en assolir l'excel·lència" ➕ Info: rtve.es/n/17091243

In a moment, I’m going to officially file my paperwork to run for Governor of Nevada. Before I do, I just want to say thank you. Together, we’re going to make Nevada more affordable for all of us.

FOH I'm the coldest. 🥹

Turn up the Amp for another #Tigers Victory

Trump is trying to spend billions in taxpayer funds to create a ballroom for him and his rich friends. All while Americans struggle. Today, Oversight Dems are fighting him in court to end this vanity project.

A crushing disappointment. She was expected to bring in Missy Elliott. #america #2026

President Trump said that Cuba is a "failed nation" and said the U.S. wants it to be a "nicely run country" after he was asked whether Washington's sanctions on Havana was meant to accelerate its collapse.