Sam Gregson
@badboyofscience.bsky.social
Uni of Cambridge and LHC physicist (Graduated)
Science communicator and YouTuber
The Bad Boy of Science
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/badboyofscience
Science communicator and YouTuber
The Bad Boy of Science
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/badboyofscience
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Have you ever wondered why physicists are so excited to study the Higgs Boson at a new Higgs Factory collider?
Wonder no more!
I explain what a Higgs factory is, why we need one, and the amazing measurements the machine will make.
Check it out!
Link: youtu.be/xtJgh7yZHkk
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Wonder no more!
I explain what a Higgs factory is, why we need one, and the amazing measurements the machine will make.
Check it out!
Link: youtu.be/xtJgh7yZHkk
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Reposted by Sam Gregson
What do singing sensation Taylor Swift and high energy particle physics have in common?
It sounds like the start of a joke, but it's actually more than you might think!
Check it out!
Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/o3syR...
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It sounds like the start of a joke, but it's actually more than you might think!
Check it out!
Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/o3syR...
🧪⚛️
Taylor Swift: Particle Physicist
YouTube video by Bad Boy of Science
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February 10, 2026 at 4:56 PM
What do singing sensation Taylor Swift and high energy particle physics have in common?
It sounds like the start of a joke, but it's actually more than you might think!
Check it out!
Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/o3syR...
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It sounds like the start of a joke, but it's actually more than you might think!
Check it out!
Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/o3syR...
🧪⚛️
What do singing sensation Taylor Swift and high energy particle physics have in common?
It sounds like the start of a joke, but it's actually more than you might think!
Check it out!
Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/o3syR...
🧪⚛️
It sounds like the start of a joke, but it's actually more than you might think!
Check it out!
Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/o3syR...
🧪⚛️
Taylor Swift: Particle Physicist
YouTube video by Bad Boy of Science
www.youtube.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:56 PM
What do singing sensation Taylor Swift and high energy particle physics have in common?
It sounds like the start of a joke, but it's actually more than you might think!
Check it out!
Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/o3syR...
🧪⚛️
It sounds like the start of a joke, but it's actually more than you might think!
Check it out!
Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/o3syR...
🧪⚛️
Reposted by Sam Gregson
Prof Thomas Van Riet explains how String Theory beats out Quantum Loop Gravity when it comes to calculating correction factors to the entropy of black holes.
Part of a longer discussion asking "Why String Theory?"
Clip: www.youtube.com/shorts/8E3Av...
Full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNHv...
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Part of a longer discussion asking "Why String Theory?"
Clip: www.youtube.com/shorts/8E3Av...
Full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNHv...
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String Theory Beats the Competition: Black Hole Entropy
YouTube video by Bad Boy of Science
www.youtube.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Prof Thomas Van Riet explains how String Theory beats out Quantum Loop Gravity when it comes to calculating correction factors to the entropy of black holes.
Part of a longer discussion asking "Why String Theory?"
Clip: www.youtube.com/shorts/8E3Av...
Full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNHv...
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Part of a longer discussion asking "Why String Theory?"
Clip: www.youtube.com/shorts/8E3Av...
Full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNHv...
⚛️🧪
Prof Thomas Van Riet explains how String Theory beats out Quantum Loop Gravity when it comes to calculating correction factors to the entropy of black holes.
Part of a longer discussion asking "Why String Theory?"
Clip: www.youtube.com/shorts/8E3Av...
Full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNHv...
⚛️🧪
Part of a longer discussion asking "Why String Theory?"
Clip: www.youtube.com/shorts/8E3Av...
Full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNHv...
⚛️🧪
String Theory Beats the Competition: Black Hole Entropy
YouTube video by Bad Boy of Science
www.youtube.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Prof Thomas Van Riet explains how String Theory beats out Quantum Loop Gravity when it comes to calculating correction factors to the entropy of black holes.
Part of a longer discussion asking "Why String Theory?"
Clip: www.youtube.com/shorts/8E3Av...
Full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNHv...
⚛️🧪
Part of a longer discussion asking "Why String Theory?"
Clip: www.youtube.com/shorts/8E3Av...
Full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNHv...
⚛️🧪
Nu's Night Ep3: Physics To Suffer Massive Funding Cuts
YouTube video by Bad Boy of Science
youtu.be
February 8, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Reposted by Sam Gregson
Glad to see pushback picking up in the media about the proposed massive cuts to UK particle/astro/nuclear physics 🧪🔭. Everyone understands that tough choices have to be made, but not investing in your future is a surefire way of, well, not having much of one 🤷♀️
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
UK ‘could lose generation of scientists’ with cuts to projects and research facilities
Researchers say best scientists are taking posts overseas because of lack of job stability at home
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Glad to see pushback picking up in the media about the proposed massive cuts to UK particle/astro/nuclear physics 🧪🔭. Everyone understands that tough choices have to be made, but not investing in your future is a surefire way of, well, not having much of one 🤷♀️
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
Also on Spotify:
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February 6, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Also on Spotify:
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Let's hope so!
a man in a tan suit and tie holds his hands together
ALT: a man in a tan suit and tie holds his hands together
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February 6, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Let's hope so!
Reposted by Sam Gregson
Full discussion of the ins and outs here: youtube.com/watch?v=hOSReagyPDg
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UK Physics To Suffer Massive Funding Cuts
YouTube video by Bad Boy of Science
youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Full discussion of the ins and outs here: youtube.com/watch?v=hOSReagyPDg
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Full discussion of the ins and outs here: youtube.com/watch?v=hOSReagyPDg
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UK Physics To Suffer Massive Funding Cuts
YouTube video by Bad Boy of Science
youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Full discussion of the ins and outs here: youtube.com/watch?v=hOSReagyPDg
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Reposted by Sam Gregson
Draconian cuts to physics by the UK government are unacceptable.
They damage the UK's science base and threaten our reputation as a reliable international scientific partner.
Prof @johnwomersley.bsky.social explains how *you* can stand up for physics.
Full talk: youtube.com/watch?v=hOSReagyPDg
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They damage the UK's science base and threaten our reputation as a reliable international scientific partner.
Prof @johnwomersley.bsky.social explains how *you* can stand up for physics.
Full talk: youtube.com/watch?v=hOSReagyPDg
⚛️🧪
February 6, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Draconian cuts to physics by the UK government are unacceptable.
They damage the UK's science base and threaten our reputation as a reliable international scientific partner.
Prof @johnwomersley.bsky.social explains how *you* can stand up for physics.
Full talk: youtube.com/watch?v=hOSReagyPDg
⚛️🧪
They damage the UK's science base and threaten our reputation as a reliable international scientific partner.
Prof @johnwomersley.bsky.social explains how *you* can stand up for physics.
Full talk: youtube.com/watch?v=hOSReagyPDg
⚛️🧪
Draconian cuts to physics by the UK government are unacceptable.
They damage the UK's science base and threaten our reputation as a reliable international scientific partner.
Prof @johnwomersley.bsky.social explains how *you* can stand up for physics.
Full talk: youtube.com/watch?v=hOSReagyPDg
⚛️🧪
They damage the UK's science base and threaten our reputation as a reliable international scientific partner.
Prof @johnwomersley.bsky.social explains how *you* can stand up for physics.
Full talk: youtube.com/watch?v=hOSReagyPDg
⚛️🧪
February 6, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Draconian cuts to physics by the UK government are unacceptable.
They damage the UK's science base and threaten our reputation as a reliable international scientific partner.
Prof @johnwomersley.bsky.social explains how *you* can stand up for physics.
Full talk: youtube.com/watch?v=hOSReagyPDg
⚛️🧪
They damage the UK's science base and threaten our reputation as a reliable international scientific partner.
Prof @johnwomersley.bsky.social explains how *you* can stand up for physics.
Full talk: youtube.com/watch?v=hOSReagyPDg
⚛️🧪
Reposted by Sam Gregson
Why do theoretical physicists turn to String Theory over other quantum gravity hypotheses?
Part of the answer is that String Theory has jumped through many mathematical hoops that other hypotheses have not.
Prof Thomas Van Riet explains.
Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/1q7A8...
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Part of the answer is that String Theory has jumped through many mathematical hoops that other hypotheses have not.
Prof Thomas Van Riet explains.
Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/1q7A8...
⚛️🧪
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February 5, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Why do theoretical physicists turn to String Theory over other quantum gravity hypotheses?
Part of the answer is that String Theory has jumped through many mathematical hoops that other hypotheses have not.
Prof Thomas Van Riet explains.
Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/1q7A8...
⚛️🧪
Part of the answer is that String Theory has jumped through many mathematical hoops that other hypotheses have not.
Prof Thomas Van Riet explains.
Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/1q7A8...
⚛️🧪
Why do theoretical physicists turn to String Theory over other quantum gravity hypotheses?
Part of the answer is that String Theory has jumped through many mathematical hoops that other hypotheses have not.
Prof Thomas Van Riet explains.
Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/1q7A8...
⚛️🧪
Part of the answer is that String Theory has jumped through many mathematical hoops that other hypotheses have not.
Prof Thomas Van Riet explains.
Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/1q7A8...
⚛️🧪
YouTube
Share your videos with friends, family, and the world
youtube.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Why do theoretical physicists turn to String Theory over other quantum gravity hypotheses?
Part of the answer is that String Theory has jumped through many mathematical hoops that other hypotheses have not.
Prof Thomas Van Riet explains.
Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/1q7A8...
⚛️🧪
Part of the answer is that String Theory has jumped through many mathematical hoops that other hypotheses have not.
Prof Thomas Van Riet explains.
Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/1q7A8...
⚛️🧪
Reposted by Sam Gregson
Is String Theory the "spherical cow" of quantum gravity theories? 🐮
String theorist Prof Thomas Van Riet explains why string theory is an extremely powerful framework that will still be taught decades from now.
Link: youtube.com/shorts/QkPhtB_8xMg
#Physics #stringtheory #gravity
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String theorist Prof Thomas Van Riet explains why string theory is an extremely powerful framework that will still be taught decades from now.
Link: youtube.com/shorts/QkPhtB_8xMg
#Physics #stringtheory #gravity
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String Theory: The Spherical Cow of Quantum Gravity
YouTube video by Bad Boy of Science
youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Is String Theory the "spherical cow" of quantum gravity theories? 🐮
String theorist Prof Thomas Van Riet explains why string theory is an extremely powerful framework that will still be taught decades from now.
Link: youtube.com/shorts/QkPhtB_8xMg
#Physics #stringtheory #gravity
⚛️🧪
String theorist Prof Thomas Van Riet explains why string theory is an extremely powerful framework that will still be taught decades from now.
Link: youtube.com/shorts/QkPhtB_8xMg
#Physics #stringtheory #gravity
⚛️🧪
Is String Theory the "spherical cow" of quantum gravity theories? 🐮
String theorist Prof Thomas Van Riet explains why string theory is an extremely powerful framework that will still be taught decades from now.
Link: youtube.com/shorts/QkPhtB_8xMg
#Physics #stringtheory #gravity
⚛️🧪
String theorist Prof Thomas Van Riet explains why string theory is an extremely powerful framework that will still be taught decades from now.
Link: youtube.com/shorts/QkPhtB_8xMg
#Physics #stringtheory #gravity
⚛️🧪
String Theory: The Spherical Cow of Quantum Gravity
YouTube video by Bad Boy of Science
youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Is String Theory the "spherical cow" of quantum gravity theories? 🐮
String theorist Prof Thomas Van Riet explains why string theory is an extremely powerful framework that will still be taught decades from now.
Link: youtube.com/shorts/QkPhtB_8xMg
#Physics #stringtheory #gravity
⚛️🧪
String theorist Prof Thomas Van Riet explains why string theory is an extremely powerful framework that will still be taught decades from now.
Link: youtube.com/shorts/QkPhtB_8xMg
#Physics #stringtheory #gravity
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Reposted by Sam Gregson
We regularly hear that theoretical physicists are scared to go against the opinions of the "Voldemort" of theoretical physics, Ed Witten.
Are theoretical physicists really scared of Ed Witten?...No.
String theorist Prof Thomas Van Riet explains.
Link: youtube.com/shorts/eA14rrbg-Gs
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Are theoretical physicists really scared of Ed Witten?...No.
String theorist Prof Thomas Van Riet explains.
Link: youtube.com/shorts/eA14rrbg-Gs
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Are Physicists Scared of Ed Witten?
YouTube video by Bad Boy of Science
youtube.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:21 PM
We regularly hear that theoretical physicists are scared to go against the opinions of the "Voldemort" of theoretical physics, Ed Witten.
Are theoretical physicists really scared of Ed Witten?...No.
String theorist Prof Thomas Van Riet explains.
Link: youtube.com/shorts/eA14rrbg-Gs
⚛️🧪
Are theoretical physicists really scared of Ed Witten?...No.
String theorist Prof Thomas Van Riet explains.
Link: youtube.com/shorts/eA14rrbg-Gs
⚛️🧪
We regularly hear that theoretical physicists are scared to go against the opinions of the "Voldemort" of theoretical physics, Ed Witten.
Are theoretical physicists really scared of Ed Witten?...No.
String theorist Prof Thomas Van Riet explains.
Link: youtube.com/shorts/eA14rrbg-Gs
⚛️🧪
Are theoretical physicists really scared of Ed Witten?...No.
String theorist Prof Thomas Van Riet explains.
Link: youtube.com/shorts/eA14rrbg-Gs
⚛️🧪
Are Physicists Scared of Ed Witten?
YouTube video by Bad Boy of Science
youtube.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:21 PM
We regularly hear that theoretical physicists are scared to go against the opinions of the "Voldemort" of theoretical physics, Ed Witten.
Are theoretical physicists really scared of Ed Witten?...No.
String theorist Prof Thomas Van Riet explains.
Link: youtube.com/shorts/eA14rrbg-Gs
⚛️🧪
Are theoretical physicists really scared of Ed Witten?...No.
String theorist Prof Thomas Van Riet explains.
Link: youtube.com/shorts/eA14rrbg-Gs
⚛️🧪
Reposted by Sam Gregson
How Scientific Funding Really Works
Why conspiracy narratives about “bought science” collapse under scrutiny
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Why conspiracy narratives about “bought science” collapse under scrutiny
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How Scientific Funding Really Works
Why conspiracy narratives about “bought science” collapse under scrutiny
open.substack.com
January 31, 2026 at 7:36 PM
How Scientific Funding Really Works
Why conspiracy narratives about “bought science” collapse under scrutiny
open.substack.com/pu...
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Why conspiracy narratives about “bought science” collapse under scrutiny
open.substack.com/pu...
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Reposted by Sam Gregson
Fascinating and entertaining discussion with Prof
Thomas Van Riet about why theoretical physicists still find string theory so appealing.
We cover the physics/maths advances, career trajectories, public perception & more!
YouTube: youtu.be/DNHvv1N6qwo
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1OWC...
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Thomas Van Riet about why theoretical physicists still find string theory so appealing.
We cover the physics/maths advances, career trajectories, public perception & more!
YouTube: youtu.be/DNHvv1N6qwo
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1OWC...
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Nu's Night Ep2: The Positive Case for String Theory (w Thomas Van Riet)
YouTube video by Bad Boy of Science
youtu.be
January 30, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Fascinating and entertaining discussion with Prof
Thomas Van Riet about why theoretical physicists still find string theory so appealing.
We cover the physics/maths advances, career trajectories, public perception & more!
YouTube: youtu.be/DNHvv1N6qwo
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1OWC...
⚛️🧪
Thomas Van Riet about why theoretical physicists still find string theory so appealing.
We cover the physics/maths advances, career trajectories, public perception & more!
YouTube: youtu.be/DNHvv1N6qwo
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1OWC...
⚛️🧪
Fascinating and entertaining discussion with Prof
Thomas Van Riet about why theoretical physicists still find string theory so appealing.
We cover the physics/maths advances, career trajectories, public perception & more!
YouTube: youtu.be/DNHvv1N6qwo
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1OWC...
⚛️🧪
Thomas Van Riet about why theoretical physicists still find string theory so appealing.
We cover the physics/maths advances, career trajectories, public perception & more!
YouTube: youtu.be/DNHvv1N6qwo
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1OWC...
⚛️🧪
Nu's Night Ep2: The Positive Case for String Theory (w Thomas Van Riet)
YouTube video by Bad Boy of Science
youtu.be
January 30, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Fascinating and entertaining discussion with Prof
Thomas Van Riet about why theoretical physicists still find string theory so appealing.
We cover the physics/maths advances, career trajectories, public perception & more!
YouTube: youtu.be/DNHvv1N6qwo
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1OWC...
⚛️🧪
Thomas Van Riet about why theoretical physicists still find string theory so appealing.
We cover the physics/maths advances, career trajectories, public perception & more!
YouTube: youtu.be/DNHvv1N6qwo
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1OWC...
⚛️🧪
Reposted by Sam Gregson
Did you know that the Large Hadron Collider can detect earthquakes?
In 2016, a huge quake in New Zealand - thousands of miles away from CERN - was detected because it altered the orbits of the protons in the 27km long accelerator!
Check it out!
Link: youtube.com/shorts/FghiGpNDDkw
⚛️🧪
In 2016, a huge quake in New Zealand - thousands of miles away from CERN - was detected because it altered the orbits of the protons in the 27km long accelerator!
Check it out!
Link: youtube.com/shorts/FghiGpNDDkw
⚛️🧪
The Large Hadron Collider Detects Earthquakes
YouTube video by Bad Boy of Science
youtube.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Did you know that the Large Hadron Collider can detect earthquakes?
In 2016, a huge quake in New Zealand - thousands of miles away from CERN - was detected because it altered the orbits of the protons in the 27km long accelerator!
Check it out!
Link: youtube.com/shorts/FghiGpNDDkw
⚛️🧪
In 2016, a huge quake in New Zealand - thousands of miles away from CERN - was detected because it altered the orbits of the protons in the 27km long accelerator!
Check it out!
Link: youtube.com/shorts/FghiGpNDDkw
⚛️🧪
Did you know that the Large Hadron Collider can detect earthquakes?
In 2016, a huge quake in New Zealand - thousands of miles away from CERN - was detected because it altered the orbits of the protons in the 27km long accelerator!
Check it out!
Link: youtube.com/shorts/FghiGpNDDkw
⚛️🧪
In 2016, a huge quake in New Zealand - thousands of miles away from CERN - was detected because it altered the orbits of the protons in the 27km long accelerator!
Check it out!
Link: youtube.com/shorts/FghiGpNDDkw
⚛️🧪
The Large Hadron Collider Detects Earthquakes
YouTube video by Bad Boy of Science
youtube.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Did you know that the Large Hadron Collider can detect earthquakes?
In 2016, a huge quake in New Zealand - thousands of miles away from CERN - was detected because it altered the orbits of the protons in the 27km long accelerator!
Check it out!
Link: youtube.com/shorts/FghiGpNDDkw
⚛️🧪
In 2016, a huge quake in New Zealand - thousands of miles away from CERN - was detected because it altered the orbits of the protons in the 27km long accelerator!
Check it out!
Link: youtube.com/shorts/FghiGpNDDkw
⚛️🧪