Suw
@suw.bsky.social
Writer, creative ecologist, owned by Grabbity & Copurrnicus. Currently writing an eco-sitcom podcast, Fieldwork, about four ecologists studying a rewilding project. https://fieldworkpodcast.substack.com/
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Suw
@suw.bsky.social
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Hello, lovely new followers! I'm Suw, and I post about whatever catches my eye. This might include, but is not limited to, volcanoes, cats, the Welsh language, science, cats, books and publishing, writing, Wrexham AFC, women in STEM, cats, crafty stuff, ecology, nature, and my various newsletters.
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Dear Apple, When I told you “Remind Me Later” when you suggested an upgrade to iOS 26.x, what I really meant was “Fuck off”, but that wasn’t on offer. Just so you know….
February 9, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Dear Apple, When I told you “Remind Me Later” when you suggested an upgrade to iOS 26.x, what I really meant was “Fuck off”, but that wasn’t on offer. Just so you know….
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Wasn't aware that Zaphod Beeblebrox was a key trend for Spring...
February 8, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Wasn't aware that Zaphod Beeblebrox was a key trend for Spring...
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I never noticed this either.
February 8, 2026 at 7:09 PM
I never noticed this either.
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Our new album "Twilight" is done. It'll be coming out in September. More details on our website x https://www.jesusjones.com/new-album-news-twilight/
February 8, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Our new album "Twilight" is done. It'll be coming out in September. More details on our website x https://www.jesusjones.com/new-album-news-twilight/
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It's crazy to churn out 200 books a year with A.I. Why should anyone want to read a book that you couldn't even be bothered to write?
There are so many great books that were lovingly written and rewritten and then rewritten again by people and so little time to read them all. Just ... why do this?
There are so many great books that were lovingly written and rewritten and then rewritten again by people and so little time to read them all. Just ... why do this?
I don't see how self-publishing world survives GenAI. It's going to be an absurd increase in slop books with no reason to expect any increase in paying readers.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/b...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/b...
February 8, 2026 at 1:59 PM
It's crazy to churn out 200 books a year with A.I. Why should anyone want to read a book that you couldn't even be bothered to write?
There are so many great books that were lovingly written and rewritten and then rewritten again by people and so little time to read them all. Just ... why do this?
There are so many great books that were lovingly written and rewritten and then rewritten again by people and so little time to read them all. Just ... why do this?
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My cartoon for this week’s @newscientist.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:29 AM
My cartoon for this week’s @newscientist.com
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I've been in absolute awe at this picture for years. I didn't realise he was THAT far away from safety though!
In this photo, taken #OTD in 1984, Bruce McCandless is an *football field away from the space shuttle with no safety tether.*
No astronaut, before or since, has been that far away from their ship while in orbit. (2/n)
No astronaut, before or since, has been that far away from their ship while in orbit. (2/n)
February 7, 2026 at 8:15 PM
I've been in absolute awe at this picture for years. I didn't realise he was THAT far away from safety though!
Quite pleased with this little bit of invisible mending.
February 7, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Quite pleased with this little bit of invisible mending.
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Thinking of putting Linux on an old MacBook Air from 2010. Mint? Budgie? Best how-to?
February 7, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Thinking of putting Linux on an old MacBook Air from 2010. Mint? Budgie? Best how-to?
Proper hilarious (iykyk).
February 7, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Proper hilarious (iykyk).
Anybody need any extra water? We seem to have some going spare.
February 7, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Anybody need any extra water? We seem to have some going spare.
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That splendid sign-off of the Queen Mother’s – “Tinkety tonk old fruit, & down with the Nazis” – celebrates its 85th anniversary today
February 7, 2026 at 10:50 AM
That splendid sign-off of the Queen Mother’s – “Tinkety tonk old fruit, & down with the Nazis” – celebrates its 85th anniversary today
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You are not entitled to the training and labor of your comrades solely because you want it and aren't satisfied with your own work.
February 6, 2026 at 8:52 PM
You are not entitled to the training and labor of your comrades solely because you want it and aren't satisfied with your own work.
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Babe, you look great. I can barely tell.
February 6, 2026 at 5:32 AM
Babe, you look great. I can barely tell.
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Plus, of course, Bezos is a horrible person who hired horrible people who genuinely or conveniently endorse horrible ideas to enhance is horrible wealth. That rat fucking bastard.
February 6, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Plus, of course, Bezos is a horrible person who hired horrible people who genuinely or conveniently endorse horrible ideas to enhance is horrible wealth. That rat fucking bastard.
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2026, where you get more sense from the comics artists than you do from senior politicians and media commentators.
Bezos burning the Washington post to the ground is as firm a reason for the continued bbc licence as ever there was. Eventually everything that can be owned by a billionaire will be owned by a billionaire and at that point its future will be determined by the whims of a man making 166k per minute.
February 6, 2026 at 11:33 AM
2026, where you get more sense from the comics artists than you do from senior politicians and media commentators.
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Forgot to mention I had breakfast in bed this morning. Aaah, luxury.
February 6, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Forgot to mention I had breakfast in bed this morning. Aaah, luxury.
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Ok, we're jumping straight off the back of last night's show to say, if you were sad to miss it, there's more chances almost immediately to see some of our team in action!
Next week, Matt's stand up tour continues at the Lyceum Theatre in Crewe!
trafalgartickets.com/lyceum-theat...
Next week, Matt's stand up tour continues at the Lyceum Theatre in Crewe!
trafalgartickets.com/lyceum-theat...
Book Getting Triggy With It: Matt Parker Does The Maths tickets | Lyceum Theatre Crewe
Book your tickets to Getting Triggy With It: Matt Parker Does The Maths at Lyceum Theatre Crewe at the official Trafalgar Tickets, Lyceum Theatre Crewe box office.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Ok, we're jumping straight off the back of last night's show to say, if you were sad to miss it, there's more chances almost immediately to see some of our team in action!
Next week, Matt's stand up tour continues at the Lyceum Theatre in Crewe!
trafalgartickets.com/lyceum-theat...
Next week, Matt's stand up tour continues at the Lyceum Theatre in Crewe!
trafalgartickets.com/lyceum-theat...
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This is 100% the right take.
Normal people are not "effortlessly" charming and witty when something disruptive happens while they are giving a live speech in front of TV cameras.
Normal people are awkward as fuck public speaking, and the robotic voice politicians adopt is the best they can do.
Normal people are not "effortlessly" charming and witty when something disruptive happens while they are giving a live speech in front of TV cameras.
Normal people are awkward as fuck public speaking, and the robotic voice politicians adopt is the best they can do.
(seen a bunch of people sharing this/talking in general about how "normal" Mamdani is but imo this doesn't show a normal person, but an *exceptionally* skilled communicator - a normal person wouldn't react like that to having a speech interrupted by a child! give him his due!)
Child at the podium: “A woo woo woo.”
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
February 6, 2026 at 10:29 AM
This is 100% the right take.
Normal people are not "effortlessly" charming and witty when something disruptive happens while they are giving a live speech in front of TV cameras.
Normal people are awkward as fuck public speaking, and the robotic voice politicians adopt is the best they can do.
Normal people are not "effortlessly" charming and witty when something disruptive happens while they are giving a live speech in front of TV cameras.
Normal people are awkward as fuck public speaking, and the robotic voice politicians adopt is the best they can do.
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Oh look. Turns out there is an alternative to a painful, invasive test.
Interesting story in the Independent: www.independent.co.uk/health-and-w...
It illustrates something I've said many times: scientists know more about the deepest parts of the ocean than they know about female bodies, but the comments on this on Facebook also illustrate a perhaps sadder thing...
It illustrates something I've said many times: scientists know more about the deepest parts of the ocean than they know about female bodies, but the comments on this on Facebook also illustrate a perhaps sadder thing...
There’s finally a smear test alternative – but why has it taken so long?
As scientists discover that menstrual blood can be tested for signs of cervical cancer, Lydia Spencer-Elliott explores why it took 75 years for researchers to put an end to women’s pain and suffering
www.independent.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Oh look. Turns out there is an alternative to a painful, invasive test.
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Good work, everyone. Let’s keep it up.
"The average cost to mine one Bitcoin is currently...far higher than its current going rate, making it an extremely unprofitable proposition. It’s a massive wipeout as investors continue to sell off their reserves...."
futurism.com/future-socie...
futurism.com/future-socie...
Bitcoin Is Crashing So Hard That Miners Are Unplugging Their Equipment
Bitcoin's plunge has made it far less economical to mine the digital token. Some companies are starting to unplug their equipment.
futurism.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Good work, everyone. Let’s keep it up.
I’ve seen this and now you have to see this too. Let my eyes not suffer alone.
I need everyone to know that on the crochet subreddit the mods made a big post about how they're taking a week off because there was too much fighting/political posts. so there's currently no mods on r/crochet and people are being absolutely insane
February 6, 2026 at 7:41 AM
I’ve seen this and now you have to see this too. Let my eyes not suffer alone.
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If we get to our fundraising goal, I will show you all our newest miracle cat. His name is Hamham, he has two noses, a wobbly head and a hearing deficiency, and he is SO CUTE I COULD SPLODE.
Trust me, you want to see this cat! Donate here:
Trust me, you want to see this cat! Donate here:
Donate to Three beautiful kitties in need of help, organized by Holly's Merry Moggies
Hello from Holly's Merry Moggies , a small rescue for disabled, difficul… Holly's Merry Moggies needs your support for Three beautiful kitties in need of help
www.gofundme.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:54 PM
If we get to our fundraising goal, I will show you all our newest miracle cat. His name is Hamham, he has two noses, a wobbly head and a hearing deficiency, and he is SO CUTE I COULD SPLODE.
Trust me, you want to see this cat! Donate here:
Trust me, you want to see this cat! Donate here:
Grabbity has become obsessed with my jewellery, particularly my VLA necklace and earrings. She very nearly managed to walk off with my necklace, and had a good go at eating an earring.
February 5, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Grabbity has become obsessed with my jewellery, particularly my VLA necklace and earrings. She very nearly managed to walk off with my necklace, and had a good go at eating an earring.
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