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Peter Kenny
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Slayer of soucouyants but terrified of douens, centipedes and ceiling fans
Blog (Molecular Design): https://fbdd-lit.blogspot.com/
#OTD 1941 HMS Barham suffered a catastrophic magazine explosion and sank with the loss of 862 lives after being struck by three torpedoes fired by U-331
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HMS Barham Explodes & Sinks: World War II (1941) | British Pathé
YouTube video by British Pathé
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November 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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#OTD in 1944, Geilenkirchen, Germany. Trooper Williamson from 4/7 Royal Dragoon Guards comforting a rescued dog in the ruins of a shelled house. #WW2 #HISTORY
November 25, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Happy 138th birthday to Generalfeldmarschall Erich von Manstein who, despite being born into an aristocratic Prussian family, had sense of humour (he trained his dachshund Knirps, which translates to ‘Midget’ to raise a paw on the command “Heil Hitler!”)
November 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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In today’s Russian papers there’s scepticism over the current round of diplomacy. One paper: “The European-Ukrainian gang will ‘correct’ Trump’s plan so that it’s unacceptable for Russia.” Another: “I don’t think the Special Military Operation will end this year.” #ReadingRussia
In the Russian papers, much scepticism about the peace plan.
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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November 24, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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Australia v England: Head blasts hosts to eight-wicket Ashes win in first Test inside two days – live
Australia v England: Head blasts hosts to eight-wicket Ashes win in first Test inside two days – live
Over-by-over report: The hosts chase down 205 to win the series opener in Perth. Join our writers for reaction
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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‘So unchanged it is almost otherworldly’: the oasis town of Skoura, Morocco
‘So unchanged it is almost otherworldly’: the oasis town of Skoura, Morocco
For the explorer and author, the desert outpost, irrigated by water from the Atlas mountains, is the perfect place to decompress
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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Rachel Reeves is studiously ignoring the cause of Britain’s woes: the Brexit-shaped hole in its roof | Jonathan Freedland
Rachel Reeves is studiously ignoring the cause of Britain’s woes: the Brexit-shaped hole in its roof | Jonathan Freedland
The autumn budget will mop up some damage, but the true source of the economic crisis is clear. The government should now fix it – tragically, it won’t, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM
A most excellent molecule (and chemist) with which to conclude the week #SynChem #BB #MedChem #DrugDesign #DrugDiscovery #chemsky 🧪
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November 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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This is modern Britain – where a princess pleading for children’s rights seems almost radical | Gaby Hinsliff
This is modern Britain – where a princess pleading for children’s rights seems almost radical | Gaby Hinsliff
It is uncomfortable to watch royals appealing to the nation’s best instincts while an elected government feels compelled to chase our worst, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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New from me for @science.org: A major planetary science conference will require submitted abstracts to comply with Trump's anti-DEI executive orders.

This conference, LPSC, is a big deal. It's been running since 1970 and is one of the biggest planetary science conferences out there. 🧪🔭
‘This is censorship.’ Conference requires abstracts to comply with Trump anti-DEI order
NASA-funded planetary science institute previously scrubbed hundreds of records from its archive
www.science.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Republicans admit their plan to double ACA premiums & throw 15M off health care is a disaster.

Trump’s “big idea” — a one-time check of AT MOST $6,500 — won't even cover cancer treatment or childbirth.

Health care is a human right. It's time to expand Medicare & cut drug prices.
Republicans finally want to talk about health care. That’s good — but their ideas are absurd. - The Boston Globe
Their proposals would take our already broken health care system and make it even worse. Here’s what we should do instead.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Last night’s lavish White House dinner showed us the global oligarchy coming together in plain sight.

By cozying up to MBS, Trump has signaled to the world that the United States is now on the side of authoritarianism, not democracy.
November 20, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Funded #PhD in force field development at Newcastle University (UK) ref: DLA2611 | start: 01-Oct-2026 | duration: 4 years | closing: 18-Jan-2026 #CompChem #cheminformatics #ML #chemsky 🧪
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Search for Postgraduate Scholarships and Other Funding
Search scholarships and funding for postgraduate study at Newcastle University. Find financial support tailored to your course and eligibility.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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WHO to lose nearly a quarter of its workforce – 2,000 jobs – due to US withdrawing funding
WHO to lose nearly a quarter of its workforce – 2,000 jobs – due to US withdrawing funding
Donald Trump’s administration withdrew from the World Health Organization in January, prompting the agency to scale back its work
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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I grew up in Spain amid a collective amnesia about Franco. It is time we faced up to our dark past | María Ramírez
I grew up in Spain amid a collective amnesia about Franco. It is time we faced up to our dark past | María Ramírez
This week marks 50 years of Spanish democracy, but the failure to talk more about the crimes of the dictatorship leaves us vulnerable, says the journalist María Ramírez
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:20 AM
A most excellent molecule with which to conclude the week #SynChem #BB #MedChem #DrugDesign #DrugDiscovery #cheminformatics #chemsky 🧪
enaminestore.com/catalog/EN30...
November 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Guardian obituary for James Watson (1928-2025) #chemsky 🧪
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
James Watson obituary
Nobel prize-winning biologist whose discovery, with Francis Crick, of the structure of DNA solved the mystery of genetic inheritance
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Opportunity for medicinal chemist to work on induced proximity at Isomorphic Labs (London UK | Lausanne Switzerland) #MedChem #SynChem #ChemJobs #chemsky #UKChemJobs 🧪
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Chemistry Lead (Induced Proximity), London, Lausanne
Lausanne; London
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November 12, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Congleton Town Hall on Saturday night made me think of Wilfred Owen who died a week before Armistice and here’s an interview with Stefan Westmann who tells how it felt to kill a man
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November 11, 2025 at 7:06 AM