Lisa Walton
@waltonator.bsky.social
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Barbara Hepworth ~ Winter Solstice, 1971
#WinterSolstice
#WinterSolstice
December 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Barbara Hepworth ~ Winter Solstice, 1971
#WinterSolstice
#WinterSolstice
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I spend like 55% of my wild and precious life filing paperwork to access government data
Pagel et al have a great paper on how this stops important medical discoveries - "The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions"
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjo...
Thank you @chrischirp.bsky.social
Pagel et al have a great paper on how this stops important medical discoveries - "The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions"
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjo...
Thank you @chrischirp.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I spend like 55% of my wild and precious life filing paperwork to access government data
Pagel et al have a great paper on how this stops important medical discoveries - "The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions"
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjo...
Thank you @chrischirp.bsky.social
Pagel et al have a great paper on how this stops important medical discoveries - "The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions"
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjo...
Thank you @chrischirp.bsky.social
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does anyone know of cool open access datasets that would have variables relevant to fashion? people's impressions of or engagements with fashion, media, etc.
any and all tips in this general area appreciated! it's for a student project
any and all tips in this general area appreciated! it's for a student project
December 9, 2025 at 10:39 AM
does anyone know of cool open access datasets that would have variables relevant to fashion? people's impressions of or engagements with fashion, media, etc.
any and all tips in this general area appreciated! it's for a student project
any and all tips in this general area appreciated! it's for a student project
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If you've ever wanted to play with the Cerne Abbas Giant's willy...
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www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/cerne-abba...
Win a chance to re-chalk the Cerne Abbas Giant
Enter the National Trust's fundraiser and win the chance of a money-can't buy experience to re-chalk the Cerne Abbas Giant!
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December 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
If you've ever wanted to play with the Cerne Abbas Giant's willy...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/cerne-abba...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/cerne-abba...
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Does Fame kill? Our new study suggests that famous singers have substantially higher risk of dying young than a group of closely matched less famous singers jech.bmj.com/content/jech...
November 26, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Does Fame kill? Our new study suggests that famous singers have substantially higher risk of dying young than a group of closely matched less famous singers jech.bmj.com/content/jech...
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I would strongly recommend to anyone in the #NWSL who is trying to learn from "subject matter experts," go listen to "Tested," by @reveleth.com (from @npr.org & CBC). It's a full education on the history of sex testing in women's sports & DSD athletes today
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
November 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I would strongly recommend to anyone in the #NWSL who is trying to learn from "subject matter experts," go listen to "Tested," by @reveleth.com (from @npr.org & CBC). It's a full education on the history of sex testing in women's sports & DSD athletes today
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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New BMJ Research: Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, finds an in-depth evidence review
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
November 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
New BMJ Research: Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, finds an in-depth evidence review
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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What's that? There are still a few tickets left for Three Bean Salad live at the King's Theatre Glasgow on Monday? Why the blazes haven't they mentioned this before????? www.atgtickets.com/shows/three-...
November 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
What's that? There are still a few tickets left for Three Bean Salad live at the King's Theatre Glasgow on Monday? Why the blazes haven't they mentioned this before????? www.atgtickets.com/shows/three-...
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academic.oup.com/pages/using-... Oxford Academic Discovery assistant and how it works. It claims to have implemented a RAG retrieval augmented generation system over metadata but arguably and this is nitpick I think they didn't. This is what they did (1)
AI Discovery Assistant
Al tools should work alongside human input. Our Al Discovery Assistant is designed to find the most relevant content for your research, making your discovery of
academic.oup.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
academic.oup.com/pages/using-... Oxford Academic Discovery assistant and how it works. It claims to have implemented a RAG retrieval augmented generation system over metadata but arguably and this is nitpick I think they didn't. This is what they did (1)
everyone automatically clacks these twice upon picking them up because deep down we all know we’re crabs
November 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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“she asked if she had been contacted “because of my expertise in the subject matter or because of my reproductive organs” that is precisely why the men were always asked, historically.
The premier journal Nature long favored research from white, male scientists. Its mission statement in 1870: "to aid Scientific men."
That meant missing out on excellent research. It's tried to recognize other voices in recent years.
Here comes the backlash. www.thetimes.com/uk/science/a...
That meant missing out on excellent research. It's tried to recognize other voices in recent years.
Here comes the backlash. www.thetimes.com/uk/science/a...
Nature journal accused of abandoning science for social justice
The publisher has defended its efforts to boost the diversity of researchers after it came under attack from Richard Dawkins and other academics
www.thetimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
“she asked if she had been contacted “because of my expertise in the subject matter or because of my reproductive organs” that is precisely why the men were always asked, historically.
😢
October 30, 2025 at 11:22 AM
😢
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Python was awarded a funding grant, funding grant asked Python foundation to remove all diversity and inclusion initiatives they have.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
Please read our statement, share it with your networks, and support us if you can. www.python.org/sponsors/app... psfmember.org/civicrm/cont...
October 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Python was awarded a funding grant, funding grant asked Python foundation to remove all diversity and inclusion initiatives they have.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
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"Women’s health is not only underfunded and under-researched—it lacks the political priority and urgency that only political solidarity and action can hasten." @jocalynclark.bsky.social via @bmj.com #womenshealth
Upending women’s health
Upending women’s health
www.bmj.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:31 PM
"Women’s health is not only underfunded and under-researched—it lacks the political priority and urgency that only political solidarity and action can hasten." @jocalynclark.bsky.social via @bmj.com #womenshealth
Upending women’s health
Upending women’s health
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Ben is a monster.
You be the judge: should my housemates bring the bins in?
You be the judge: should my housemates bring the bins in?
Mohammed alleges that his flatmate Ben isn’t doing his bit when it comes to the garbage. You decide who is talking rubbish
www.theguardian.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Ben is a monster.
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2025 isn't over yet but it's unlikely that Twitter will see a resurgence of research discussions.
October 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
2025 isn't over yet but it's unlikely that Twitter will see a resurgence of research discussions.
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Next time an institution tells you how seriously it takes research misconduct, ask them if it's *this* seriously. www.bmj.com/content/297/...
October 13, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Next time an institution tells you how seriously it takes research misconduct, ask them if it's *this* seriously. www.bmj.com/content/297/...
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Next week is time to plant garlic for those who are planting garlic.
October 13, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Next week is time to plant garlic for those who are planting garlic.
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Your brain works fine when you're under 25 (no matter how 'inconvenient' this fact may be)
theneuroscienceofeve...
The myth that 'if you're under 25, you're not mature enough to decide anything' refuses to die. But it absolutely should
#Brains #Development #Maturity
theneuroscienceofeve...
The myth that 'if you're under 25, you're not mature enough to decide anything' refuses to die. But it absolutely should
#Brains #Development #Maturity
Your brain works fine when you're under 25 (no matter how 'inconvenient' this fact may be)
The claim that, if you're under 25, your brain isn't fully developed, so you can't be trusted to make mature decisions, or held responsible for actions, is very common. But also very wrong.
theneuroscienceofeverydaylife.substack.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Your brain works fine when you're under 25 (no matter how 'inconvenient' this fact may be)
theneuroscienceofeve...
The myth that 'if you're under 25, you're not mature enough to decide anything' refuses to die. But it absolutely should
#Brains #Development #Maturity
theneuroscienceofeve...
The myth that 'if you're under 25, you're not mature enough to decide anything' refuses to die. But it absolutely should
#Brains #Development #Maturity
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CHATGPT: I understand where you're coming from. You worked really hard to get here, and now it's time to enjoy the fruit of your labors.
ISILDUR: So I should keep it? Elrond says I shouldn't
CHATGPT: The ring is precious. Sometimes friends don't have your best interests at heart.
ISILDUR: true
ISILDUR: So I should keep it? Elrond says I shouldn't
CHATGPT: The ring is precious. Sometimes friends don't have your best interests at heart.
ISILDUR: true
October 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
CHATGPT: I understand where you're coming from. You worked really hard to get here, and now it's time to enjoy the fruit of your labors.
ISILDUR: So I should keep it? Elrond says I shouldn't
CHATGPT: The ring is precious. Sometimes friends don't have your best interests at heart.
ISILDUR: true
ISILDUR: So I should keep it? Elrond says I shouldn't
CHATGPT: The ring is precious. Sometimes friends don't have your best interests at heart.
ISILDUR: true
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Calling all researchers and educators📣 This new RMR by @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social on how to conduct effective case studies, offers guidance for using them for learning & decision-making.
Essential reading for robust research!
https://bit.ly/47PL01l
Essential reading for robust research!
https://bit.ly/47PL01l
September 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Calling all researchers and educators📣 This new RMR by @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social on how to conduct effective case studies, offers guidance for using them for learning & decision-making.
Essential reading for robust research!
https://bit.ly/47PL01l
Essential reading for robust research!
https://bit.ly/47PL01l
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"The British Army tried to suppress a report revealing that female soldiers were locking themselves in their bedrooms at night to avoid sexual assault by drunken male comrades." [Tiny piece in the Times p13]
September 24, 2025 at 8:58 AM
"The British Army tried to suppress a report revealing that female soldiers were locking themselves in their bedrooms at night to avoid sexual assault by drunken male comrades." [Tiny piece in the Times p13]
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Hear from experts, including the author of a new BMJ Mental Health paper, on the risk of first onset psychosis or mania requiring hospitalisation in adults diagnosed with ADHD after starting ADHD medication.
📅 24 Sep, 12pm BST | Register here: https://bit.ly/4myGUye
📅 24 Sep, 12pm BST | Register here: https://bit.ly/4myGUye
September 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Hear from experts, including the author of a new BMJ Mental Health paper, on the risk of first onset psychosis or mania requiring hospitalisation in adults diagnosed with ADHD after starting ADHD medication.
📅 24 Sep, 12pm BST | Register here: https://bit.ly/4myGUye
📅 24 Sep, 12pm BST | Register here: https://bit.ly/4myGUye
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September 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM