Dave Hemprich-Bennett
@davehb.bsky.social
A bunch of stardust with ADHD. Scientist working on the ecology of bats, mosquitoes and malaria, based at Oxford Uni. Used to be @hammerheadbat on twitter. Runner, photographer, guitarist.
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This is such a good read. And a good listen - Inside Health, on Radio 4.
"I think the more we understand the mechanisms of how it can cause these effects, the more we can add to the pressure for policy makers to reduce exposure - because that's the answer in the end."
#AirPollution #Health
"I think the more we understand the mechanisms of how it can cause these effects, the more we can add to the pressure for policy makers to reduce exposure - because that's the answer in the end."
#AirPollution #Health
I inhaled traffic fumes to find out where air pollution goes in my body
BBC health correspondent James Gallagher gets his blood analysed to understand how air pollution is killing us.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 3:03 PM
This is such a good read. And a good listen - Inside Health, on Radio 4.
"I think the more we understand the mechanisms of how it can cause these effects, the more we can add to the pressure for policy makers to reduce exposure - because that's the answer in the end."
#AirPollution #Health
"I think the more we understand the mechanisms of how it can cause these effects, the more we can add to the pressure for policy makers to reduce exposure - because that's the answer in the end."
#AirPollution #Health
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The law on universities and free speech prevents speakers from being *disinvited after they have been invited*. It does not require universities to provide a platform to whoever demands one.
Let's not mince words: the threat to cut funding to every university who disagrees with them is fascist.
Let's not mince words: the threat to cut funding to every university who disagrees with them is fascist.
This is pretty menacing.
Sarah Pochin wrote to Bangor's university student run debating society requesting that she attend to "answer questions from students."
When they said "no" Reform rolled all it's tanks onto the lawns and said they'll cut funding to the entire university if they win.
Sarah Pochin wrote to Bangor's university student run debating society requesting that she attend to "answer questions from students."
When they said "no" Reform rolled all it's tanks onto the lawns and said they'll cut funding to the entire university if they win.
February 10, 2026 at 10:31 AM
The law on universities and free speech prevents speakers from being *disinvited after they have been invited*. It does not require universities to provide a platform to whoever demands one.
Let's not mince words: the threat to cut funding to every university who disagrees with them is fascist.
Let's not mince words: the threat to cut funding to every university who disagrees with them is fascist.
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always so funny to me when people are like “how am I supposed to explain Gay to my kids?” my kid asks me way harder shit all the time. “why did they build the road this way? why are some people bad?” I don’t know. please ask me about Gay
February 10, 2026 at 2:51 AM
always so funny to me when people are like “how am I supposed to explain Gay to my kids?” my kid asks me way harder shit all the time. “why did they build the road this way? why are some people bad?” I don’t know. please ask me about Gay
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every single person writing credulously about "elon will put people on the moon" should have to pin this post to their monitor
February 9, 2026 at 10:11 PM
every single person writing credulously about "elon will put people on the moon" should have to pin this post to their monitor
(Join a union)
The Ford worker who heckled Trump during a visit to the company's plant still has his job and "has no discipline on his record," a union official said
Ford worker who heckled Trump keeps job, 'no discipline' for incident
The United Auto Workers union said TJ Sabula remains employed and called out the president for making an obscene gesture toward the worker.
www.detroitnews.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:13 PM
(Join a union)
I don’t want to ‘strategise my content’ you pricks, I’m just sharing some photos I took with my geographically-disparate loved ones
February 9, 2026 at 6:38 PM
I don’t want to ‘strategise my content’ you pricks, I’m just sharing some photos I took with my geographically-disparate loved ones
Hearing photography (or any art for that matter) described as ‘content’ always feels revolting. Doubly so when it’s being used as a way of keeping in touch with loved ones
February 9, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Hearing photography (or any art for that matter) described as ‘content’ always feels revolting. Doubly so when it’s being used as a way of keeping in touch with loved ones
Something about this weekly notification from instagram always really gives me the ick
February 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Something about this weekly notification from instagram always really gives me the ick
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Chance of #ElNiño forming in Pacific Ocean may push global temperatures to record highs in 2027
#climatecrisis
Story by @readfearn.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#climatecrisis
Story by @readfearn.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Chance of El Niño forming in Pacific Ocean may push global temperatures to record highs in 2027
One expert says 2027 could be even hotter than the last three years, which have been the top three warmest on record
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Chance of #ElNiño forming in Pacific Ocean may push global temperatures to record highs in 2027
#climatecrisis
Story by @readfearn.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#climatecrisis
Story by @readfearn.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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You’re not crazy. The anti-trans movement is not organic; it was funded by pedophilic billionaires like Jeffrey Epstein who backed a network of conservatives to accuse the same people they were sexually abusing of being the real danger. @madycast.com exposes the truth in our in-depth report.
Epstein Backed ‘Billionaires’ Dinner’ Network of Prominent Anti-Trans Figures
Lawrence Krauss, Richard Dawkins, Steven Pinker and other anti-trans influencers personally benefited from a right-wing academic social group backed by infamous human trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, somet...
transnews.network
February 6, 2026 at 8:12 PM
You’re not crazy. The anti-trans movement is not organic; it was funded by pedophilic billionaires like Jeffrey Epstein who backed a network of conservatives to accuse the same people they were sexually abusing of being the real danger. @madycast.com exposes the truth in our in-depth report.
…and a rainy dusk in Oxford
February 6, 2026 at 8:53 PM
…and a rainy dusk in Oxford
Getting away from it at speed also becomes a viable option
February 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Getting away from it at speed also becomes a viable option
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Hey folks, if you like stories about your heroes turning out to be bad people, and uh, like wizards and shit, I have a book out now.
If you'd like to purchase the digital version now, I have it up on my shop:
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The Unfamiliars - Digital Download - PDF and ePub Version
Save a tree and download The Unfamiliars in a glorious digital edition. This is a story for anyone who has ever had to deal with having to come to terms with their favorite creator being a less than a...
blackmudpuppy.myshopify.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Hey folks, if you like stories about your heroes turning out to be bad people, and uh, like wizards and shit, I have a book out now.
A rainy dawn in Oxford
February 6, 2026 at 9:41 AM
A rainy dawn in Oxford
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Wood burners may treble children’s exposure to pollution in homes, study finds
Wood burners may treble children’s exposure to pollution in homes, study finds
Research in Wales found that home, not outdoor travel, was largest contributor to children’s daily exposure
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Wood burners may treble children’s exposure to pollution in homes, study finds
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How much temperate rainforest could there be in the UK and Ireland, and where? Despite campaigns calling for restoration in both countries, these questions have been difficult to answer. In our new paper we assess the evidence base 🌏🧪🌐🌳🌲 1/9
Comparison of three temperate rainforest climate envelopes for Britain and Ireland: Where could our rainforest be?
There are multiple methods for creating climate envelopes for temperate rainforest, and these climate envelopes result in different extents across Ireland and Britain. An awareness of these differenc...
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:32 AM
How much temperate rainforest could there be in the UK and Ireland, and where? Despite campaigns calling for restoration in both countries, these questions have been difficult to answer. In our new paper we assess the evidence base 🌏🧪🌐🌳🌲 1/9
Taking the morally superior stance of *checks notes* instantly ceasing all research into malaria
February 4, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Taking the morally superior stance of *checks notes* instantly ceasing all research into malaria
Oh man, the frame where they include the teleprompter that’s there to remind him of his own damn lyrics…
February 4, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Oh man, the frame where they include the teleprompter that’s there to remind him of his own damn lyrics…
WHY DO THEY DO THIS
February 3, 2026 at 3:06 AM
WHY DO THEY DO THIS
The Gen Z-ers are alright
February 2, 2026 at 5:56 PM
The Gen Z-ers are alright
New insult overheard on the bus: “she gives ‘bellend-aura’”
February 2, 2026 at 5:52 PM
New insult overheard on the bus: “she gives ‘bellend-aura’”
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Ok, let’s do this🙄
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
February 1, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Ok, let’s do this🙄
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
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Discworld QOTD, from Jingo
January 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Discworld QOTD, from Jingo