John
@brooksci.bsky.social
Retired lab tech fond of science since Tomorrow’s World with Raymond Baxter. Occasional Boro fan #UTB, walking footballer, tea room hiker, Started piano at 65, life-long learner. #Dogs #Cats #film #science #walking #countryside #RNIB #Humanist
Many congratulations to Team GB’s Tabitha Stoecker and Matt Weston for their Gold Medal in the Mixed Skeleton event at the #Milano-Cortina #winterolympics
February 15, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Many congratulations to Team GB’s Tabitha Stoecker and Matt Weston for their Gold Medal in the Mixed Skeleton event at the #Milano-Cortina #winterolympics
Many congratulations to Huw Nightingale and Charlotte Bankes for their sensational racing today.
Their Gold medal in the Snow Board cross mixed team event at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics is the first ever GB gold won on snow at any Winter Olympics
#snowboard #winterolympics #Milano-Cortina
Their Gold medal in the Snow Board cross mixed team event at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics is the first ever GB gold won on snow at any Winter Olympics
#snowboard #winterolympics #Milano-Cortina
February 15, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Many congratulations to Huw Nightingale and Charlotte Bankes for their sensational racing today.
Their Gold medal in the Snow Board cross mixed team event at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics is the first ever GB gold won on snow at any Winter Olympics
#snowboard #winterolympics #Milano-Cortina
Their Gold medal in the Snow Board cross mixed team event at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics is the first ever GB gold won on snow at any Winter Olympics
#snowboard #winterolympics #Milano-Cortina
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“I’ve never protested before - but I just watched 4th & 5th grade kids run away from our own government.” 😕🇺🇸💔
(From @crindivisible.bsky.social )
(From @crindivisible.bsky.social )
February 15, 2026 at 12:45 AM
“I’ve never protested before - but I just watched 4th & 5th grade kids run away from our own government.” 😕🇺🇸💔
(From @crindivisible.bsky.social )
(From @crindivisible.bsky.social )
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This day in 1971 was #DecimalDay, when UK currency switched from the old pounds, shillings and pence to the current decimal coinage. This graphic examines the compositions of the coins currently in circulation and how they've changed over the years: www.compoundchem.com/2014/03/27/t...
February 15, 2026 at 8:45 AM
This day in 1971 was #DecimalDay, when UK currency switched from the old pounds, shillings and pence to the current decimal coinage. This graphic examines the compositions of the coins currently in circulation and how they've changed over the years: www.compoundchem.com/2014/03/27/t...
60 years ago we had a family picnic under this tree in Stewart Park Middlesbrough. Some of the family are no longer with us but the tree is still there as a happy reminder of carefree days. #BlueSkyArtShow #Wood #photography
February 14, 2026 at 9:21 PM
60 years ago we had a family picnic under this tree in Stewart Park Middlesbrough. Some of the family are no longer with us but the tree is still there as a happy reminder of carefree days. #BlueSkyArtShow #Wood #photography
Roseberry Topping under grey skies and a dusting of snow today in North Yorkshire #photography #weather
February 13, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Roseberry Topping under grey skies and a dusting of snow today in North Yorkshire #photography #weather
Saltburn pier is OK after recent strong winds and rain but the beach has lost much of its sand and at the moment is mostly shingle. #photography #weather
February 13, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Saltburn pier is OK after recent strong winds and rain but the beach has lost much of its sand and at the moment is mostly shingle. #photography #weather
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Today is #NationalCornChipDay! The secret to a smooth nacho cheese sauce to accompany them is a compound with an appropriate chemical formula – one of four kitchen chemistry tricks highlighted in this edition of #PeriodicGraphics in @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/food/food-sc...
January 29, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Today is #NationalCornChipDay! The secret to a smooth nacho cheese sauce to accompany them is a compound with an appropriate chemical formula – one of four kitchen chemistry tricks highlighted in this edition of #PeriodicGraphics in @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/food/food-sc...
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Greetings from Kyiv,
that survived another russian night attack.
2,600 high-rise buildings are now without heating
(in addition to the 1,100 that will remain without it this season).
We still have some.
In a few days, frosts will return.
I don’t know how to make the world listen.
that survived another russian night attack.
2,600 high-rise buildings are now without heating
(in addition to the 1,100 that will remain without it this season).
We still have some.
In a few days, frosts will return.
I don’t know how to make the world listen.
February 12, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Greetings from Kyiv,
that survived another russian night attack.
2,600 high-rise buildings are now without heating
(in addition to the 1,100 that will remain without it this season).
We still have some.
In a few days, frosts will return.
I don’t know how to make the world listen.
that survived another russian night attack.
2,600 high-rise buildings are now without heating
(in addition to the 1,100 that will remain without it this season).
We still have some.
In a few days, frosts will return.
I don’t know how to make the world listen.
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Ukrainian Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych has expressed gratitude to his fellow Ukrainians for their words of support.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Ukrainian Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych has expressed gratitude to his fellow Ukrainians for their words of support.
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Did you know you can visit both Chambers and more at Parliament?
February 6, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Did you know you can visit both Chambers and more at Parliament?
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February 8, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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Super Sunday
I'm busting at the seams with sciencey Football posts. Half will spill out over the next five hours. The other half during the @SuperBowl itself. Just a head's up.
I'm busting at the seams with sciencey Football posts. Half will spill out over the next five hours. The other half during the @SuperBowl itself. Just a head's up.
February 8, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Super Sunday
I'm busting at the seams with sciencey Football posts. Half will spill out over the next five hours. The other half during the @SuperBowl itself. Just a head's up.
I'm busting at the seams with sciencey Football posts. Half will spill out over the next five hours. The other half during the @SuperBowl itself. Just a head's up.
#winterolympics
How is driving a bobsleigh like flying a fighter jet?
What aerodynamics are involved with the skeleton and why do the curlers brush the ice.
It’s all explained here in Colin Furze “The Science of the Winter Olympics”
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
How is driving a bobsleigh like flying a fighter jet?
What aerodynamics are involved with the skeleton and why do the curlers brush the ice.
It’s all explained here in Colin Furze “The Science of the Winter Olympics”
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Winter Olympics 2026 - Colin Furze – The Science of the Winter Olympics
YouTuber and inventor Colin Furze explains the fascinating science of Bobsleigh, Ski Jumping, Curling, Freestyle Halfpipe, Skeleton and Figure Skating.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 10:05 PM
#winterolympics
How is driving a bobsleigh like flying a fighter jet?
What aerodynamics are involved with the skeleton and why do the curlers brush the ice.
It’s all explained here in Colin Furze “The Science of the Winter Olympics”
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
How is driving a bobsleigh like flying a fighter jet?
What aerodynamics are involved with the skeleton and why do the curlers brush the ice.
It’s all explained here in Colin Furze “The Science of the Winter Olympics”
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Haven’t seen much sunny weather lately in the north east of England so here is a glimpse of Saltburn Sunlight to keep us going. #BlueSkyArtShow #sunlight #photography
February 7, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Haven’t seen much sunny weather lately in the north east of England so here is a glimpse of Saltburn Sunlight to keep us going. #BlueSkyArtShow #sunlight #photography
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🇸🇪🇺🇦 PM Kristersson:
I spoke with President Zelenskyy today and informed him that Sweden will provide approx. 95 million euro to meet immediate needs, such as provision of generators and heating equipment. Sweden stands firmly by Ukraine’s side.
I spoke with President Zelenskyy today and informed him that Sweden will provide approx. 95 million euro to meet immediate needs, such as provision of generators and heating equipment. Sweden stands firmly by Ukraine’s side.
February 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
🇸🇪🇺🇦 PM Kristersson:
I spoke with President Zelenskyy today and informed him that Sweden will provide approx. 95 million euro to meet immediate needs, such as provision of generators and heating equipment. Sweden stands firmly by Ukraine’s side.
I spoke with President Zelenskyy today and informed him that Sweden will provide approx. 95 million euro to meet immediate needs, such as provision of generators and heating equipment. Sweden stands firmly by Ukraine’s side.
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R.I.P. John Virgo.
February 4, 2026 at 10:51 AM
R.I.P. John Virgo.
Geese in Stewart park yesterday enquiring whether I was carrying any birdseed that I would perhaps like to share! #photography #birds
January 29, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Geese in Stewart park yesterday enquiring whether I was carrying any birdseed that I would perhaps like to share! #photography #birds
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This is absolutely shocking. Something has to be done about this appalling situation in which so many now find themselves. The government needs to act
January 29, 2026 at 7:27 AM
This is absolutely shocking. Something has to be done about this appalling situation in which so many now find themselves. The government needs to act
Misty Middlesbrough at midday today #photography #weather
January 28, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Misty Middlesbrough at midday today #photography #weather
It’s a cloudy grey January day when even Roseberry Topping is lost in the mist but the freshly cut hedge and buds on the trees hint at a distant Springtime in Great Ayton North Yorkshire. #photography #countryside
January 26, 2026 at 11:44 AM
It’s a cloudy grey January day when even Roseberry Topping is lost in the mist but the freshly cut hedge and buds on the trees hint at a distant Springtime in Great Ayton North Yorkshire. #photography #countryside
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If you want to understand what is happening right now & what’s at stake, please listen to this conversation I had with historian Robert Kagan.
Europe has to wake up FAST.
Europe has to wake up FAST.
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‘Europeans need to understand that it’s over’: historian Robert Kagan talks to @carolecadwalla.bsky.social about Trump’s coming ‘dictatorship’, the end of the western alliance - and why Keir Starmer needs to change course, fast
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youtu.be/0goGamFRtO0
‘Europeans need to understand that it’s over’: historian Robert Kagan talks to @carolecadwalla.bsky.social about Trump’s coming ‘dictatorship’, the end of the western alliance - and why Keir Starmer needs to change course, fast
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youtu.be/0goGamFRtO0
Europe needs a dramatic strategic revolution - now: historian Robert Kagan
YouTube video by The Nerve
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January 20, 2026 at 9:35 PM
If you want to understand what is happening right now & what’s at stake, please listen to this conversation I had with historian Robert Kagan.
Europe has to wake up FAST.
Europe has to wake up FAST.
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BREAKING: Prime Minister Keir Starmer mocks the idea of Trumps board of peace
“Putin being on a board of peace? He is waging war on a European country"
“Putin being on a board of peace? He is waging war on a European country"
January 23, 2026 at 7:23 PM
BREAKING: Prime Minister Keir Starmer mocks the idea of Trumps board of peace
“Putin being on a board of peace? He is waging war on a European country"
“Putin being on a board of peace? He is waging war on a European country"