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Malcolm Fairbairn

@malcfairbairn.bsky.social

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Physics Professor KCL - particle physics and cosmology theory. Views appear to be my own (free will?) either way are not those of King's College London

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Malcolm Fairbairn @malcfairbairn.bsky.social · 1d

Frankie Says RELAX

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Paul Eric Scannell @pauleric70.bsky.social · 2d

A complex solar halo with a full 360° parhelic circle was seen in Greenland on Oct 16, 2025.✨️✨️✨️

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Malcolm Fairbairn @malcfairbairn.bsky.social · 1d

Ok thank you very much!

Malcolm Fairbairn @malcfairbairn.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you. Then how do you combine them?

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Malcolm Fairbairn @malcfairbairn.bsky.social · 2d

Why does this help?

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Dr James O'Donoghue 🪐 @interplanetary.bsky.social · 3d

Let's unravel the mystery of Saturn's polar hexagon.

A jet stream speeds around the pole at 320 km/h (200 mph). That’s common among planets, but what's not is that it oscillates up and down *very* stably. Each low point of this sine wave becomes a corner of a hexagon, when projected onto a sphere:

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Malcolm Fairbairn @malcfairbairn.bsky.social · 12d

Oh, hi, yeah by the way, US democratic party, Trump is getting the credit for this peace deal because you were so useless. Trump. Think about that.

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Malcolm Fairbairn @malcfairbairn.bsky.social · 12d

I've long thought Eric Clapton was a ****. AI algorithms pushing me towards the history of rock and roll indicate to me that he was bigger **** than I thought he was.

Malcolm Fairbairn @malcfairbairn.bsky.social · 12d

I shared my journey home with my partner then I idly clicked on the link I'd sent her. 12 minutes, but my journey says 13 minutes. Now re-evaluating my interpretation of quantum mechanics.

Malcolm Fairbairn @malcfairbairn.bsky.social · 14d

Can't complain...

Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 15d

London continues to be a delight

Big Ben (actually Elizabeth Tower) in London at sunset, with crowds and buses

A bridge across the Thames with St Paul’s Cathedral in the background

The Thames at sunset with the London Eye on the horizon

Malcolm Fairbairn @malcfairbairn.bsky.social · 24d

We are all thinking it

Malcolm Fairbairn @malcfairbairn.bsky.social · 27d

Jeez. Everywhere. Is this the IUAP?

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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 29d

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Malcolm Fairbairn @malcfairbairn.bsky.social · Sep 26

They have forgotten what they believe in, because they have spent so long lying about it. We need migrants. I want to hear that argument.

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Anon Opin @anonopin.bsky.social · Sep 17

Chris Mason, Nick Eardley and Laura Kuenssberg are probably very busy, which is why they haven't yet launched their relentless pursuit of Farage's tax affairs and financial arrangements. But they will. At some point. I'm certain.

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Malcolm Fairbairn @malcfairbairn.bsky.social · Sep 18

There is quite some irony buying stop the boats flags from Ali Express

Malcolm Fairbairn @malcfairbairn.bsky.social · Sep 16

where is that?

Malcolm Fairbairn @malcfairbairn.bsky.social · Sep 16

post a perfect album from the 90s that isn’t Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, or Alice In Chains

Malcolm Fairbairn @malcfairbairn.bsky.social · Sep 14

You're getting around Polanski, that's my home town

Malcolm Fairbairn @malcfairbairn.bsky.social · Sep 11

Does anybody remember when Clinton bombed a paracetamol factory in East Africa to divert attention from the Monica Lewinski story?

Malcolm Fairbairn @malcfairbairn.bsky.social · Sep 8

Wear not sure at all...

Malcolm Fairbairn @malcfairbairn.bsky.social · Sep 8

Whoops, I guess you saw this @bigshirtlesscol.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Great North Run medals show Sunderland instead of Newcastle

Medals given to participants use an image of Sunderland, which has no connection to the event.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Anon Opin @anonopin.bsky.social · Sep 7

Starmer has the worst political instincts of any party leader in history. His entire strategy is trying to appease a bunch of people who already decided years ago they hated him. Meanwhile he's pissing off everybody who tolerated him.

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Malcolm Fairbairn @malcfairbairn.bsky.social · Sep 6

Hiya you, did that telescope dome rotate? Looks awesome

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Steve 🏳️‍🌈🇬🇧 @wohyeahwohyeah.bsky.social · Sep 3

This is vile. Local guy speaks to Sky News about the impact of asylum seekers protests. Watch what happens and share widely

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