Alom Shaha
@alomshaha.bsky.social
Dad. Science Teacher. Author of books including “Why Don’t Things Fall Up?”, "Mr Shaha's Recipes for Wonder" and “How to Find a Rainbow”. Lots of free stuff and more about me at alomshaha.com
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Alom Shaha
@alomshaha.bsky.social
· Oct 12
I’ve spent 25+ years teaching and “ communicating” science. As well as being a schoolteacher, I’ve worked with scientists and science institutions to help them explain their work to the public. This book is the culmination of all that work. Out in paperback Nov. 7th www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1529...
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This was a fascinating and page-turning read on the life of Francis Crick by @matthewcobb.bsky.social. Crick was a scientific pioneer and prophet, but also a complex and imperfect human being. Cobb captures it all masterfully.
November 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This was a fascinating and page-turning read on the life of Francis Crick by @matthewcobb.bsky.social. Crick was a scientific pioneer and prophet, but also a complex and imperfect human being. Cobb captures it all masterfully.
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The Education/teacher community was the same. So many friends made over so many years. I miss it dreadfully.
November 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The Education/teacher community was the same. So many friends made over so many years. I miss it dreadfully.
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An underappreciated aspect is that many people *want* to go through life with clearly-defined roles for everything. Much less anxiety-inducing than making choices and running the risk of ridicule.
Liberal individualism is one of the best things to ever happen, but some people feel it as a burden.
Liberal individualism is one of the best things to ever happen, but some people feel it as a burden.
So many men go through life like that. You can play poker because it's right-coded, you can't enjoy fruity alcoholic drinks because they're women-coded, you can't lick an ice cream cone because it's gay-coded. All day, every day, choosing and judging things based on coding for narrow norms.
November 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
An underappreciated aspect is that many people *want* to go through life with clearly-defined roles for everything. Much less anxiety-inducing than making choices and running the risk of ridicule.
Liberal individualism is one of the best things to ever happen, but some people feel it as a burden.
Liberal individualism is one of the best things to ever happen, but some people feel it as a burden.
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Can’t think of that many American reporters who are to tr*mp what this brave reporter is to Bolsonaro. But here’s hoping all the Tish James and Jack Smiths eventually get their “petty moment.”
November 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Can’t think of that many American reporters who are to tr*mp what this brave reporter is to Bolsonaro. But here’s hoping all the Tish James and Jack Smiths eventually get their “petty moment.”
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This reminds me of when literary twitter said it was "ableist" to expect writers to be able to write, in a post defending the use of AI.
November 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
This reminds me of when literary twitter said it was "ableist" to expect writers to be able to write, in a post defending the use of AI.
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Yep. But many people don't have usable outside space. Also, there are often (IMO stupid) 'rules' on both private and public residence about using balconies for drying.
This is usually because it's considered to be 'untidy', not a safety or other valid objection.
This is usually because it's considered to be 'untidy', not a safety or other valid objection.
November 26, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Yep. But many people don't have usable outside space. Also, there are often (IMO stupid) 'rules' on both private and public residence about using balconies for drying.
This is usually because it's considered to be 'untidy', not a safety or other valid objection.
This is usually because it's considered to be 'untidy', not a safety or other valid objection.
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A study by the University of Manchester found that drying a wet load of washing indoors can release two litres of water into your home.
The mould truth: Expert warns Brits of one common habit that brings damp into their homes
As winter returns, and households dry laundry indoors, new research suggests this is contributing to dangerous mould problems in the home
kentandsurreybylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 6:48 AM
A study by the University of Manchester found that drying a wet load of washing indoors can release two litres of water into your home.
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come on though this will always be a vibe. i mean janet jackson making joni mitchell the background sample and just like this - i mean what? q-tip producing. youtu.be/uznTHSEgx4U?...
Janet Jackson - Got Til It's Gone
YouTube video by JanetJacksonVEVO
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
come on though this will always be a vibe. i mean janet jackson making joni mitchell the background sample and just like this - i mean what? q-tip producing. youtu.be/uznTHSEgx4U?...
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Lots of people sharing this clip because it's funny and cathartic but I also genuinely believe it's important.
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Lots of people sharing this clip because it's funny and cathartic but I also genuinely believe it's important.
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
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Are you learning Welsh? Do you teach Welsh? Or want to read a fun and informative book about mammals? I'm writing my 2nd non-fic book for learners and need a little help to pay for some image licensing. Pre-register here:
www.kickstarter.com/...
Pls share!
www.kickstarter.com/...
Pls share!
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Are you learning Welsh? Do you teach Welsh? Or want to read a fun and informative book about mammals? I'm writing my 2nd non-fic book for learners and need a little help to pay for some image licensing. Pre-register here:
www.kickstarter.com/...
Pls share!
www.kickstarter.com/...
Pls share!
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this guy is bitching at rolling stone for an article where they highlight how an amazon data center is worsening water pollution in oregon. “director of EA DC” in bio, the EA is for Effective Altruism, the sham philosophy that tech bros use to avoid accountability. don’t trust this fuck, pass it on
You absolutely need to change this headline. It's unacceptable and disrespectful to the people harmed by the pollution.
This article itself makes it clear that the water pollution linked to cancer and miscarriages is coming entirely from nitrate pollution from farms.
This article itself makes it clear that the water pollution linked to cancer and miscarriages is coming entirely from nitrate pollution from farms.
November 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
this guy is bitching at rolling stone for an article where they highlight how an amazon data center is worsening water pollution in oregon. “director of EA DC” in bio, the EA is for Effective Altruism, the sham philosophy that tech bros use to avoid accountability. don’t trust this fuck, pass it on
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Ma! We're in the Stylist! #Creatives4Sudan www.stylist.co.uk/news/creativ.... If you've not bid on anything yet, feast your eyes on all the options!
Creatives for Sudan: the online auction supporting humanitarian work in Sudan
The collective has donations from a range of prominent creatives, including David Nicholls, Monisha Rajesh, Nikesh Shukla, Leila Aboulela and Jordan Stephens.
www.stylist.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Ma! We're in the Stylist! #Creatives4Sudan www.stylist.co.uk/news/creativ.... If you've not bid on anything yet, feast your eyes on all the options!
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It will have taken enormous personal courage on Ettedgui's part to revisit this childhood trauma, lay bare his vulnerabilities to the whole country, and in the expectation of a vicious backlash from Farage's many allies. I hope people appreciate this. And contrast it with Labour's appeasement policy
No contrition for this despicable behaviour. And crucially, no honesty, even now. It's an old and familiar truth, but it bears repeating: bullies are cowards.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Don’t believe Nigel Farage’s denials. He targeted me for being Jewish – and it hurt | Peter Ettedgui
Now that my former classmate has finally spoken about the allegations of his behaviour at school, I feel compelled to address his points directly, says Peter Ettedgui, a film director and producer
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:25 AM
It will have taken enormous personal courage on Ettedgui's part to revisit this childhood trauma, lay bare his vulnerabilities to the whole country, and in the expectation of a vicious backlash from Farage's many allies. I hope people appreciate this. And contrast it with Labour's appeasement policy
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This magazine is a great read and just a genuinely beautiful object, and also happens to have some words by me in.
Just noticed I must have ticked a box as our new issue is currently discounted on DriveThruRPG & only around £2 there
RPGs vs the Cold War!
Rick Priestley talks esoteric christianity & Warhammer!
Triangle Agency gets weird!
Castle Rat unleash the beasts!
Undaunted's war stories!
& lots more!
RPGs vs the Cold War!
Rick Priestley talks esoteric christianity & Warhammer!
Triangle Agency gets weird!
Castle Rat unleash the beasts!
Undaunted's war stories!
& lots more!
Wyrd Science (Vol.1, Issue 7) - Wyrd Science | DriveThruRPG
The award winning Wyrd Science returns for another exploration of the strange worlds and new horizons of tabletop games...
In this issue...
Roleplaying Games & the Cold War! What can they tell us ...
www.drivethrurpg.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
This magazine is a great read and just a genuinely beautiful object, and also happens to have some words by me in.
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If you all MUST do Christmas, can you at least make an effort to buy from small businesses?
They need the custom.
They need the custom.
November 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
If you all MUST do Christmas, can you at least make an effort to buy from small businesses?
They need the custom.
They need the custom.
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I've also not bought any Nike stuff for a long time. This gives me reason to continue avoiding this brand.
I will never support fascism.
I will never support fascism.
my decades long one-person nike boycott shows no signs of ending
Nike co-founder Phil Knight makes record-setting donation to help elect Republicans
It is the single largest donation Knight has made to an Oregon candidate or political action committee.
www.oregonlive.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I've also not bought any Nike stuff for a long time. This gives me reason to continue avoiding this brand.
I will never support fascism.
I will never support fascism.
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Like: why does the mansion tax top out at £5m? Why isn't there an increment for the UK's most fantastically expensive properties? There are flats in London valued over £50m - do they really not merit a proportionate tax?
November 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Like: why does the mansion tax top out at £5m? Why isn't there an increment for the UK's most fantastically expensive properties? There are flats in London valued over £50m - do they really not merit a proportionate tax?
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
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I have another #buyastrangerabook day offer to tell you about!
@tadethompson.bsky.social is offering to buy two people a book each of their choice, up to £15!
So, if there's something in particular you'd like, just get in touch.
UK only.
@tadethompson.bsky.social is offering to buy two people a book each of their choice, up to £15!
So, if there's something in particular you'd like, just get in touch.
UK only.
IT'S WEDNESDAY!
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
Buy A Stranger A Book. #buyastrangerabook - Stuff you might like... - Big Green Bookshop. @biggreenbooks on Twitter. Cheese fan. My Mum says hi.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I have another #buyastrangerabook day offer to tell you about!
@tadethompson.bsky.social is offering to buy two people a book each of their choice, up to £15!
So, if there's something in particular you'd like, just get in touch.
UK only.
@tadethompson.bsky.social is offering to buy two people a book each of their choice, up to £15!
So, if there's something in particular you'd like, just get in touch.
UK only.
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If I earned 10k a month, I would consider that stupendously rich. I could seriously bang a good 30k a year, after tax into savings and still have more than I do now.
November 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
If I earned 10k a month, I would consider that stupendously rich. I could seriously bang a good 30k a year, after tax into savings and still have more than I do now.
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It was quite early in the day that I saw my first ‘£120k a year really isn’t a lot these days’ post.
There is apparently a mansion tax for properties over £2 million so expect to see a lot of shit about how that's the normal price of a house these days and average people are being affected.
November 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
It was quite early in the day that I saw my first ‘£120k a year really isn’t a lot these days’ post.
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Every spec fic take on the British: oh they all want to run about looking like medieval knights
Me: nonsense
Actual British futurism:
Me: nonsense
Actual British futurism:
real Lunar spacesuit designed by the British interplanetary society.
I think it would be perfect for a comic, (it even has a cape!!!!)
I think it would be perfect for a comic, (it even has a cape!!!!)
November 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Every spec fic take on the British: oh they all want to run about looking like medieval knights
Me: nonsense
Actual British futurism:
Me: nonsense
Actual British futurism:
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Sometimes I’m like ‘if I block too many people, it might screw up my timeline’ and sometimes it’s easy.
November 26, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Sometimes I’m like ‘if I block too many people, it might screw up my timeline’ and sometimes it’s easy.
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Whatever else this government do (and there's plenty of issues with this budget) ministers will always be able to point to this as an incredible important contribution to the country's future. Almost half a million kids taken out of poverty.
Scrapping the two-child limit in full is a monumental decision. Well done to all involved in the Child Poverty Strategy, and everyone who has made the case against the policy.
OBR says scrapping costs £3 billion in 2029-30 and will lift 450,000 out of poverty
OBR says scrapping costs £3 billion in 2029-30 and will lift 450,000 out of poverty
November 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Whatever else this government do (and there's plenty of issues with this budget) ministers will always be able to point to this as an incredible important contribution to the country's future. Almost half a million kids taken out of poverty.
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Solar movements are iirc more expensive than regular Quartz too. For a lot of manufacturers the cheapness of Quartz is the entire point
November 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Solar movements are iirc more expensive than regular Quartz too. For a lot of manufacturers the cheapness of Quartz is the entire point