Ruth Evans
@accidentalhwife.bsky.social
Accidentally back at work. (My opinions are my own and not the views of my employer or any organisation I am involved with.)
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It’s the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! We’re proud of the women who work to improve our collective understanding of the universe—from coral reefs to Earth’s atmosphere to exoplanets.
Here are a few of the #WomenInSTEM we’ve highlighted in our career issue over the years. #IDWGIS
Here are a few of the #WomenInSTEM we’ve highlighted in our career issue over the years. #IDWGIS
February 11, 2026 at 3:02 PM
It’s the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! We’re proud of the women who work to improve our collective understanding of the universe—from coral reefs to Earth’s atmosphere to exoplanets.
Here are a few of the #WomenInSTEM we’ve highlighted in our career issue over the years. #IDWGIS
Here are a few of the #WomenInSTEM we’ve highlighted in our career issue over the years. #IDWGIS
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Rain has now fallen in Reading for 25 consecutive days - the longest spell of rainfall ever recorded at our Atmospheric Observatory.
Dr Stephen Burt, said: “With further rainfall expected, the spell of consecutive days of rain may stretch to an entire month.”
Read more: https://rdg.ac/4agN55U
Dr Stephen Burt, said: “With further rainfall expected, the spell of consecutive days of rain may stretch to an entire month.”
Read more: https://rdg.ac/4agN55U
February 5, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Rain has now fallen in Reading for 25 consecutive days - the longest spell of rainfall ever recorded at our Atmospheric Observatory.
Dr Stephen Burt, said: “With further rainfall expected, the spell of consecutive days of rain may stretch to an entire month.”
Read more: https://rdg.ac/4agN55U
Dr Stephen Burt, said: “With further rainfall expected, the spell of consecutive days of rain may stretch to an entire month.”
Read more: https://rdg.ac/4agN55U
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It's #NationalHedgehogDay🦔
...and while many believe it to be about groundhogs really, we're celebrating #hedgehogs native to the UK (Erinaceus europaeus)!
It's still hibernation season for 'hogs, but there's lots we can do for our favourite spiny mammals...
👀 👉 buff.ly/VrIfml2
...and while many believe it to be about groundhogs really, we're celebrating #hedgehogs native to the UK (Erinaceus europaeus)!
It's still hibernation season for 'hogs, but there's lots we can do for our favourite spiny mammals...
👀 👉 buff.ly/VrIfml2
February 2, 2026 at 9:59 AM
It's #NationalHedgehogDay🦔
...and while many believe it to be about groundhogs really, we're celebrating #hedgehogs native to the UK (Erinaceus europaeus)!
It's still hibernation season for 'hogs, but there's lots we can do for our favourite spiny mammals...
👀 👉 buff.ly/VrIfml2
...and while many believe it to be about groundhogs really, we're celebrating #hedgehogs native to the UK (Erinaceus europaeus)!
It's still hibernation season for 'hogs, but there's lots we can do for our favourite spiny mammals...
👀 👉 buff.ly/VrIfml2
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It's National Hedgehog Day! 🦔 To celebrate, we found this lovely pamphlet advertising the Berkshire Tame Performing Hedgehog, named Jimmy. He could jump through small hoops and even had a set of bells to play at home. He was also particularly fond of string music! #hedgehog
February 2, 2026 at 10:27 AM
It's National Hedgehog Day! 🦔 To celebrate, we found this lovely pamphlet advertising the Berkshire Tame Performing Hedgehog, named Jimmy. He could jump through small hoops and even had a set of bells to play at home. He was also particularly fond of string music! #hedgehog
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Let's hope this positive news gets as much attention as the people who try to convince us that the UK is a murder ravaged hellscape.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Homicides at lowest level in nearly 50 years, ONS statistics show
The 499 homicide cases in the year to September were the lowest in England and Wales since 1977.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Let's hope this positive news gets as much attention as the people who try to convince us that the UK is a murder ravaged hellscape.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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🚨The Petition calling for by-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party now has 55,000 signatures! Let’s get the 100,000 needed!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
January 20, 2026 at 6:10 PM
🚨The Petition calling for by-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party now has 55,000 signatures! Let’s get the 100,000 needed!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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This Sunday we're asking you to #ShareToMakeAware!
🦔 👨🌾 🚫
Always check for #hedgehogs & other wildlife before using a mower, strimmer, hedge trimmer or garden fork!
#ShareSunday #SundayShare
🦔 👨🌾 🚫
Always check for #hedgehogs & other wildlife before using a mower, strimmer, hedge trimmer or garden fork!
#ShareSunday #SundayShare
January 18, 2026 at 12:01 PM
This Sunday we're asking you to #ShareToMakeAware!
🦔 👨🌾 🚫
Always check for #hedgehogs & other wildlife before using a mower, strimmer, hedge trimmer or garden fork!
#ShareSunday #SundayShare
🦔 👨🌾 🚫
Always check for #hedgehogs & other wildlife before using a mower, strimmer, hedge trimmer or garden fork!
#ShareSunday #SundayShare
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Are you a cider drinker?
Do you drink it all of the day?
Then you're in luck - "scrumpy n' western" legends The Wurzels return to Sub89 on 20 February!
whatsonreading.com/venues/sub89...
Do you drink it all of the day?
Then you're in luck - "scrumpy n' western" legends The Wurzels return to Sub89 on 20 February!
whatsonreading.com/venues/sub89...
January 14, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Are you a cider drinker?
Do you drink it all of the day?
Then you're in luck - "scrumpy n' western" legends The Wurzels return to Sub89 on 20 February!
whatsonreading.com/venues/sub89...
Do you drink it all of the day?
Then you're in luck - "scrumpy n' western" legends The Wurzels return to Sub89 on 20 February!
whatsonreading.com/venues/sub89...
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2025 adds another dark red stripe to the climate stripes
New data confirms Earth’s third-warmest year on record, and 11th warmest year in a row.
Created by Prof Ed Hawkins, the 2025 stripes reflect a century of climate science and provide a clear call for climate action.
👉 https://rdg.ac/4sGfjPX
New data confirms Earth’s third-warmest year on record, and 11th warmest year in a row.
Created by Prof Ed Hawkins, the 2025 stripes reflect a century of climate science and provide a clear call for climate action.
👉 https://rdg.ac/4sGfjPX
January 14, 2026 at 9:21 AM
2025 adds another dark red stripe to the climate stripes
New data confirms Earth’s third-warmest year on record, and 11th warmest year in a row.
Created by Prof Ed Hawkins, the 2025 stripes reflect a century of climate science and provide a clear call for climate action.
👉 https://rdg.ac/4sGfjPX
New data confirms Earth’s third-warmest year on record, and 11th warmest year in a row.
Created by Prof Ed Hawkins, the 2025 stripes reflect a century of climate science and provide a clear call for climate action.
👉 https://rdg.ac/4sGfjPX
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For everyone in the Reading area.. can you help to find a lost space bear!
🧪🌎🛰📡
@bbowt.bsky.social @ncas-uk.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🧪🌎🛰📡
@bbowt.bsky.social @ncas-uk.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Search for missing Walhampton School teddy bear after space flight
The school uniform-wearing bear was attached to a weather balloon and launched from the New Forest.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
For everyone in the Reading area.. can you help to find a lost space bear!
🧪🌎🛰📡
@bbowt.bsky.social @ncas-uk.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🧪🌎🛰📡
@bbowt.bsky.social @ncas-uk.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Only 3 more Mondays until the nights start drawing out #funfact
a sunset over the ocean with a palm tree in the foreground and the words monday vibes
ALT: a sunset over the ocean with a palm tree in the foreground and the words monday vibes
media.tenor.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Only 3 more Mondays until the nights start drawing out #funfact
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So let me get this right. We had to leave the EU to control immigration, and we are going to control immigration by emulating the stringent immigration system of Denmark, which is a proud and happy member of the EU.
UK to announce plans to emulate stringent Danish immigration system
Shabana Mahmood’s proposals draw scorn from some Labour MPs, while others want government to go further
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
So let me get this right. We had to leave the EU to control immigration, and we are going to control immigration by emulating the stringent immigration system of Denmark, which is a proud and happy member of the EU.
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Dutch Interior I https://www.wikiart.org/en/joan-miro/dutch-interior-i
November 6, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Dutch Interior I https://www.wikiart.org/en/joan-miro/dutch-interior-i
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Am wondering if all of those suddenly deciding they’re against communities living “parallel lives” might reconsider their support of religious schools? Or indeed private ones?
October 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Am wondering if all of those suddenly deciding they’re against communities living “parallel lives” might reconsider their support of religious schools? Or indeed private ones?
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Too much of this today, and a lot of “former nurse”, rather than “Chief Nursing Officer”, “Director of Patient Experience for England”, or even “full-time CofE minister since 2004” or “one (of two) of the first women to be consecrated as bishops at Canterbury Cathedral”
This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.
October 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Too much of this today, and a lot of “former nurse”, rather than “Chief Nursing Officer”, “Director of Patient Experience for England”, or even “full-time CofE minister since 2004” or “one (of two) of the first women to be consecrated as bishops at Canterbury Cathedral”
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“Remember: don’t worry about the minimal contact hours…”
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
October 1, 2025 at 11:10 AM
“Remember: don’t worry about the minimal contact hours…”
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
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The real generational divide is people who refuse to watch a video if it could be an article versus people who refuse to read an article if it could be a video
September 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The real generational divide is people who refuse to watch a video if it could be an article versus people who refuse to read an article if it could be a video
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Not sure day one of the latest ID card rollout went very well at all, not least because the government couldn’t answer the absolute core question about why they’re being introduced.
The case is that digital ID will be required for anyone to get work. The problem is ID is already mandatory. 🧵
The case is that digital ID will be required for anyone to get work. The problem is ID is already mandatory. 🧵
September 27, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Not sure day one of the latest ID card rollout went very well at all, not least because the government couldn’t answer the absolute core question about why they’re being introduced.
The case is that digital ID will be required for anyone to get work. The problem is ID is already mandatory. 🧵
The case is that digital ID will be required for anyone to get work. The problem is ID is already mandatory. 🧵
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A hugely underreported scandal.
Those responsible still not adequately held to account.
An important, but infuriating watch.
Those responsible still not adequately held to account.
An important, but infuriating watch.
The Covid Contracts: Follow the Money review – a devastating picture of the biggest spending scandal ever
This rigorous look at the Tories’ ‘VIP lane’ for PPE suppliers during Covid raises questions about the motivations of those involved – ones that are almost too disgusting to contemplate
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:51 AM
A hugely underreported scandal.
Those responsible still not adequately held to account.
An important, but infuriating watch.
Those responsible still not adequately held to account.
An important, but infuriating watch.
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I think his options now are (1) resign or (2) attempt to clear things up in an interview with Emily Maitliss
Don’t think there is much mileage in (2).
Don’t think there is much mileage in (2).
September 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I think his options now are (1) resign or (2) attempt to clear things up in an interview with Emily Maitliss
Don’t think there is much mileage in (2).
Don’t think there is much mileage in (2).
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This is my flag.
August 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This is my flag.
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One of the most urgent crises in the criminal justice system is that allegations of rape and serious sexual offending take five years to reach trial.
Any politician who claims to care about sexual violence and is silent on this issue has another agenda.
Any politician who claims to care about sexual violence and is silent on this issue has another agenda.
August 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
One of the most urgent crises in the criminal justice system is that allegations of rape and serious sexual offending take five years to reach trial.
Any politician who claims to care about sexual violence and is silent on this issue has another agenda.
Any politician who claims to care about sexual violence and is silent on this issue has another agenda.
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Back in May 2021 I posted on twitter about a journey I'd undertaken to find a tree that I can see from our bedroom window. I've decided to post it verbatim on here as lots of people really enjoyed it. So, here it is…
August 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Back in May 2021 I posted on twitter about a journey I'd undertaken to find a tree that I can see from our bedroom window. I've decided to post it verbatim on here as lots of people really enjoyed it. So, here it is…