Prof Neil Martin
@thatneilmartin.bsky.social
I suppose I'd best get on and fill this in. Psychologist, Prof, writer, former head of department and university research integrity advisor. Research and consultancy: smell/taste; food; horror; comedy; the brain. Email: [email protected]
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And so, it begins! (again). NEWS. The 8th edition of Psychology will be out in 2026! This means, I think, that I should start writing it.
I think it tells you a lot, not that you needed telling a lot, about #newsnight that it labelled Gillian Tett as "Columnist, Financial Times" rather than "PROVOST, KING'S COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE". A kilner jar of naff media Herberts talking to themselves.
November 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I think it tells you a lot, not that you needed telling a lot, about #newsnight that it labelled Gillian Tett as "Columnist, Financial Times" rather than "PROVOST, KING'S COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE". A kilner jar of naff media Herberts talking to themselves.
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I wonder how they deal with the constant burning sensation
November 25, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I wonder how they deal with the constant burning sensation
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Like everyone, I'm baffled by this - but I think with a tweak it could have worked. I don't do my Christmas shopping at Argos, not because I think they only do toys, but because it's where I'd buy a drill or a kettle, not a nice gift item. Maybe that's the perception they needed to break?
Why is Will from the Inbetweeners* doing a TV advert spreading awareness that Argos sells more than just toys? Of course it does, it’s Argos. I feel like there’s a whole cultural perception of Argos that’s passed me by
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Like everyone, I'm baffled by this - but I think with a tweak it could have worked. I don't do my Christmas shopping at Argos, not because I think they only do toys, but because it's where I'd buy a drill or a kettle, not a nice gift item. Maybe that's the perception they needed to break?
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narrator: 50 years ago...
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
November 25, 2025 at 2:11 AM
narrator: 50 years ago...
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
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The Secretary of Defense, ladies and gentlemen
November 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The Secretary of Defense, ladies and gentlemen
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OMG. The Guardian have confused Kenneth Clark, presenter of the 1969 series 'Civilisation' with Tory ex-MP & former Chancellor Kenneth Clarke in their review of the new BBC series 'Civilisations:Rise & Fall'
November 25, 2025 at 12:29 AM
OMG. The Guardian have confused Kenneth Clark, presenter of the 1969 series 'Civilisation' with Tory ex-MP & former Chancellor Kenneth Clarke in their review of the new BBC series 'Civilisations:Rise & Fall'
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Starting a rerun on 4 Extra - Penelope Keith's readings from "Sunshine and Laughter", the splendid Morecambe and Wise biography by @cheeseford.bsky.social airing daily, all this week. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe, 1. Getting Together
The story of Morecambe and Wise. Eric and Ernie meet as teenagers in a variety show.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Starting a rerun on 4 Extra - Penelope Keith's readings from "Sunshine and Laughter", the splendid Morecambe and Wise biography by @cheeseford.bsky.social airing daily, all this week. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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maybe i am going insane
November 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
maybe i am going insane
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PS is excited to announce the launch of "Individual Differences in Cognition” (IDIC), an open-access journal on research in cognitive psychology, science, and neuroscience. Co-Editors-in-Chief are Andrew R.A. Conway & Michael J. Kane. Manuscripts accepted this spring. More information coming soon!
November 22, 2025 at 10:09 PM
PS is excited to announce the launch of "Individual Differences in Cognition” (IDIC), an open-access journal on research in cognitive psychology, science, and neuroscience. Co-Editors-in-Chief are Andrew R.A. Conway & Michael J. Kane. Manuscripts accepted this spring. More information coming soon!
"Nature Human Behaviour"
November 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
"Nature Human Behaviour"
This surgical team found a bullet in a patient's brain. Then, the bullet started moving. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Interhemispheric Bullet Migration
This case report describes a patient with a back-and-forth interhemispheric migration along a bullet’s own trajectory.
jamanetwork.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
This surgical team found a bullet in a patient's brain. Then, the bullet started moving. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Perfect example of media Herbert failure. Few of them can do their jobs. Except Chris Mason, who is marvellous. (Gibb, you can let go of my underpants, now)
This is a lesson on how not to ask questions
Don’t ask him if he said racist things
Say “ This is just one example of what fellow school pupils say you said (to a Jewish pupil) : “Hitler was right” “Gas them” making hissing noises
Did you say that?
Did you make hissing noises?
Don’t ask him if he said racist things
Say “ This is just one example of what fellow school pupils say you said (to a Jewish pupil) : “Hitler was right” “Gas them” making hissing noises
Did you say that?
Did you make hissing noises?
“I would never ever do it in a hurtful or insulting way”
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Perfect example of media Herbert failure. Few of them can do their jobs. Except Chris Mason, who is marvellous. (Gibb, you can let go of my underpants, now)
I creep up on people, you know.
November 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I creep up on people, you know.
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Sen. Mark Kelly has released a statement.
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
November 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Sen. Mark Kelly has released a statement.
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
I gave two talks on smell, taste and horror today for @alessandrapino.bsky.social 's excellent US Study Abroad Group students (who were also great). I have attached a menu so you can see what you were missing out on.
November 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I gave two talks on smell, taste and horror today for @alessandrapino.bsky.social 's excellent US Study Abroad Group students (who were also great). I have attached a menu so you can see what you were missing out on.
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Badenoch: There are now 491,000 claims in the employment tribunal backlog. Which shows how dangerous Labour's Employment Rights Bill is.
Er... why are there now 491,000 claims in the employment tribunal backlog? How long did it take to build that lot up?
#CBI
Er... why are there now 491,000 claims in the employment tribunal backlog? How long did it take to build that lot up?
#CBI
November 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Badenoch: There are now 491,000 claims in the employment tribunal backlog. Which shows how dangerous Labour's Employment Rights Bill is.
Er... why are there now 491,000 claims in the employment tribunal backlog? How long did it take to build that lot up?
#CBI
Er... why are there now 491,000 claims in the employment tribunal backlog? How long did it take to build that lot up?
#CBI
If you're looking for Gibb's marbles they're currently rolling somewhere near New Oxford st.
November 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
If you're looking for Gibb's marbles they're currently rolling somewhere near New Oxford st.
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Very sorry to report that the lovely Skye Gyngell, chef of Petersham Nurseries and latterly Spring at Somerset House, and so much else, died yesterday. She was a terrific cook, and a lovely person. My thoughts are with her family and friends.
November 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Very sorry to report that the lovely Skye Gyngell, chef of Petersham Nurseries and latterly Spring at Somerset House, and so much else, died yesterday. She was a terrific cook, and a lovely person. My thoughts are with her family and friends.
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latest sham investigation just dropped
November 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
latest sham investigation just dropped
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A judge has dismissed cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James
More here: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
More here: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
November 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A judge has dismissed cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James
More here: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
More here: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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Gibb; “ I had no editorial role whatsoever at the Jewish Chronicle”. Lee Harpin, reporter at the paper; “RG made a habit of calling into the office on print days to check up on what stories were topping the news list, and offering a view’”
November 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Gibb; “ I had no editorial role whatsoever at the Jewish Chronicle”. Lee Harpin, reporter at the paper; “RG made a habit of calling into the office on print days to check up on what stories were topping the news list, and offering a view’”
It is astonishing that virtually every motorway and major road has a “built with the assistance of the EU“ sign on it and the doughnuts are still obsessing with the Russiophilac racists
The A55 upgrade received tens of millions from YUP you guessed it EU funding as part of the Trans European Transport Network.
So yes, sure, turn up and listen to him witter on ... and vote for him if you want Wales... but he's done NOTHING for you and never ever will.
Whereas the EU did loads.
So yes, sure, turn up and listen to him witter on ... and vote for him if you want Wales... but he's done NOTHING for you and never ever will.
Whereas the EU did loads.
a welsh flag with a red dragon on it
ALT: a welsh flag with a red dragon on it
media.tenor.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
It is astonishing that virtually every motorway and major road has a “built with the assistance of the EU“ sign on it and the doughnuts are still obsessing with the Russiophilac racists
Starts with advice on how to be a psychopath and ends up with a shooting.
November 23, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Starts with advice on how to be a psychopath and ends up with a shooting.