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Web mag devoted to the culture of science in fiction and fact since 2005. We promote 'lab lit' fiction (realistic novels about scientists, not science fiction) and all things geek chic. Skeets usually by @hstiles1 http://www.lablit.com [email there]
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Skying here in primarily from dom the obscure @hstiles1.bsky.social with very occasional quips from Dr Jenny @jennyrohn.bsky.social
You can find the email on the Lablit web pages! #booksky
You can find the email on the Lablit web pages! #booksky
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G&T’s GREATEST HITS: a compilation of the rockingest tunes from the first five years. Soon to be available on vinyl! Meanwhile … on.soundcloud.com/Wy30kggNQ8I6...
G&T’s Greatest Hits
A compilation of the best tunes from ‘Shaken & Stirred’ and ‘Flowers & Bromance. Soon to be out on vinyl.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:22 AM
G&T’s GREATEST HITS: a compilation of the rockingest tunes from the first five years. Soon to be available on vinyl! Meanwhile … on.soundcloud.com/Wy30kggNQ8I6...
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3.2 Gyr old tidal rhythmites in South Africa, when days were (from memory) 18hrs long, and months lasted 20 days.
Everything (apart from the Earth's orbit and the pace of evolution) was a lot faster then!
Everything (apart from the Earth's orbit and the pace of evolution) was a lot faster then!
November 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
3.2 Gyr old tidal rhythmites in South Africa, when days were (from memory) 18hrs long, and months lasted 20 days.
Everything (apart from the Earth's orbit and the pace of evolution) was a lot faster then!
Everything (apart from the Earth's orbit and the pace of evolution) was a lot faster then!
Just got this which will be read along side all the other partly read books! Ramesses the Great Egypt's King of Kings by Toby Wilkinson, another Yale Ancient Lives book #bluesky 💡📚
November 25, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Just got this which will be read along side all the other partly read books! Ramesses the Great Egypt's King of Kings by Toby Wilkinson, another Yale Ancient Lives book #bluesky 💡📚
@endofthepier.bsky.social just occurs to me, when we talk about thing such as the age of the earth, are we using the present year 365 1/4 approx, or estimating actual years in terms of orbits?!? Stow say 600 mya a year was about 420 days..Should I ask 'More or Less'?!
Started Vanished Ocean: How the Tethys reshaped the world by Dorrik Stow
aleady learning stuff such as 260 mya the year lasted 378 days!
#bluesky 💙📚 💡📚
aleady learning stuff such as 260 mya the year lasted 378 days!
#bluesky 💙📚 💡📚
November 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
@endofthepier.bsky.social just occurs to me, when we talk about thing such as the age of the earth, are we using the present year 365 1/4 approx, or estimating actual years in terms of orbits?!? Stow say 600 mya a year was about 420 days..Should I ask 'More or Less'?!
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Words I do not want to hear again as long as I live no.14. — ICONIC.
November 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Words I do not want to hear again as long as I live no.14. — ICONIC.
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THE WONDER OF LIFE ON EARTH is published 5 Feb 2026 and is available for pre-order. For more details inquire within: www.panmacmillan.com/authors/henr...
November 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
THE WONDER OF LIFE ON EARTH is published 5 Feb 2026 and is available for pre-order. For more details inquire within: www.panmacmillan.com/authors/henr...
Started Vanished Ocean: How the Tethys reshaped the world by Dorrik Stow
aleady learning stuff such as 260 mya the year lasted 378 days!
#bluesky 💙📚 💡📚
aleady learning stuff such as 260 mya the year lasted 378 days!
#bluesky 💙📚 💡📚
November 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Started Vanished Ocean: How the Tethys reshaped the world by Dorrik Stow
aleady learning stuff such as 260 mya the year lasted 378 days!
#bluesky 💙📚 💡📚
aleady learning stuff such as 260 mya the year lasted 378 days!
#bluesky 💙📚 💡📚
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Book Review: The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs by Steve Brusatte exploringallgenres.com/the-rise-and... #booksky 💡📚💙
Book Review: The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs by Steve Brusatte - Exploring All Genres
The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs shows us a glimpse of life during the time of the dinosaurs and highlights important fossil finds.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Book Review: The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs by Steve Brusatte exploringallgenres.com/the-rise-and... #booksky 💡📚💙
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102: Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World by Colin Elliot
For those who don't know, I have a science history background and focused a lot on medicine/pandemics so this was a very me read. I don't usually study ancient history but have been returning to my childhood Roman interests.
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For those who don't know, I have a science history background and focused a lot on medicine/pandemics so this was a very me read. I don't usually study ancient history but have been returning to my childhood Roman interests.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
102: Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World by Colin Elliot
For those who don't know, I have a science history background and focused a lot on medicine/pandemics so this was a very me read. I don't usually study ancient history but have been returning to my childhood Roman interests.
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For those who don't know, I have a science history background and focused a lot on medicine/pandemics so this was a very me read. I don't usually study ancient history but have been returning to my childhood Roman interests.
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I liked Mickey 7, Antimatter Blues and the movie too a lot. They weren't for everybody, but I liked the humor in them.
November 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I liked Mickey 7, Antimatter Blues and the movie too a lot. They weren't for everybody, but I liked the humor in them.
"If you have leisure to praise me, I am speaking to no purpose."
Musonius Rufus
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Musonius Rufus
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Gaius Musonius Rufus - Wikipedia
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November 24, 2025 at 12:17 PM
"If you have leisure to praise me, I am speaking to no purpose."
Musonius Rufus
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Musonius Rufus
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Did all my 5 star reading predictions for this year came true? #booksky
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25 Five-Star Predictions for 2025 – The Year of the Wood Snake Wrap-Up
I read 17 of the 25 books planned for this challenge! Most of the unread books from this year will be included in a five star prediction challenge for 2026.A lot of my 5 star predictions came true,…
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November 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Did all my 5 star reading predictions for this year came true? #booksky
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I am supposed to be getting on with designing my Yule card this week. Telling myself I am thinking about it! Beautiful day here after the rain at the weekend, though more is due to end autumn this week.
November 24, 2025 at 9:51 AM
I am supposed to be getting on with designing my Yule card this week. Telling myself I am thinking about it! Beautiful day here after the rain at the weekend, though more is due to end autumn this week.
Other episodes www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
They are usually talking to someone with a book out, so should be something for everyone here #Booksky 💙📚
They are usually talking to someone with a book out, so should be something for everyone here #Booksky 💙📚
November 24, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Other episodes www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
They are usually talking to someone with a book out, so should be something for everyone here #Booksky 💙📚
They are usually talking to someone with a book out, so should be something for everyone here #Booksky 💙📚
What can genetics and palmistry tell us about how we understand identity, character and health? Adam Rutherford is joined by Professor of Zoology Matthew Cobb; the historian Professor Alison Bashford and the geneticist Charlotte Houldcroft www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:46 AM
What can genetics and palmistry tell us about how we understand identity, character and health? Adam Rutherford is joined by Professor of Zoology Matthew Cobb; the historian Professor Alison Bashford and the geneticist Charlotte Houldcroft www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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I've shared some of these before, but this one I just made...
November 24, 2025 at 9:37 AM
I've shared some of these before, but this one I just made...
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Still reading about people by Juli Zeh. Still enjoying it despite some very meaty themes.
November 24, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Still reading about people by Juli Zeh. Still enjoying it despite some very meaty themes.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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I think it was chosen for our Christmas meeting because it is short.- but it doesn't sound as if it is going to be cheery
(I don't mind at all and it may provoke some good chat)
(I don't mind at all and it may provoke some good chat)
November 24, 2025 at 8:20 AM
I think it was chosen for our Christmas meeting because it is short.- but it doesn't sound as if it is going to be cheery
(I don't mind at all and it may provoke some good chat)
(I don't mind at all and it may provoke some good chat)
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About halfway through The Colony by Annika Norlin. 💙📚
I don't remember who or what account recommended this book to me but it's making me miss living in Scandinavia. I miss the freezing creeks and quiet hikes. It's not so hard to find quiet there.
I don't remember who or what account recommended this book to me but it's making me miss living in Scandinavia. I miss the freezing creeks and quiet hikes. It's not so hard to find quiet there.
November 24, 2025 at 5:32 AM
About halfway through The Colony by Annika Norlin. 💙📚
I don't remember who or what account recommended this book to me but it's making me miss living in Scandinavia. I miss the freezing creeks and quiet hikes. It's not so hard to find quiet there.
I don't remember who or what account recommended this book to me but it's making me miss living in Scandinavia. I miss the freezing creeks and quiet hikes. It's not so hard to find quiet there.
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This is depressing. Can we get AI to do the boring stuff please and leave authors to write the novels? #BookSky #AI
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/n...
More than half of UK novelists believe AI will replace their work
A new study by the University of Cambridge found many authors’ work has already been used – without their permission – to train large language models
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November 24, 2025 at 6:10 AM
This is depressing. Can we get AI to do the boring stuff please and leave authors to write the novels? #BookSky #AI
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/n...
This is very good but deals with difficult family issues
Just about to start The Mussel Feast by Birgit Vanderbeke - a modern German classic apparently
Reading it for our December book club - although it is also our Christmas party so we may be distracted by a feast of our own...
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Reading it for our December book club - although it is also our Christmas party so we may be distracted by a feast of our own...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
This is very good but deals with difficult family issues
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It's Monday again and today I'm still reading "Severed Streets" by Paul Cornell
What book(s) are you reading this week?
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
alt text in images please
What book(s) are you reading this week?
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
alt text in images please
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 AM
It's Monday again and today I'm still reading "Severed Streets" by Paul Cornell
What book(s) are you reading this week?
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
alt text in images please
What book(s) are you reading this week?
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
alt text in images please