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Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 1d

Like a molecular level Coriolis effect

Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 1d

Yep. All true. The balance could have tipped the other way in terms of handedness which is what fascinates me

Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 1d

Nice. So possibly the properties of one hand in the presence of a random distribution lent itself towards self replication better than the other hand? Really my brain not big enough for this.

Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 1d

Agree. I guess my point is - what started the journey to the left

Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 2d

How did nature select for one hand over another in terms of the basic building blocks of life? 3-D assemblies that may have catalysed primordial processes would still need some source of chirality that would ultimately need to have some advantage over the other. Help me folks!

Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 2d

Hey #chemsky ... just had a conversation about chirality with my daughter. The conversation hasrekindled something that has kept me awake for many nights over my chemical life - what is the basis of chirality?

Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 5d

We had these flags made up to wave at the drivers at the fan forum today. They changed Ferrari to yesterday. So now we are on mission to somehow deliver them. A joke has turned into a bit of a tribute for Roscoe. @scuderiaferrarif1.bsky.social #singaporegp #f1

Two flags. One with the Ferrari emblem. The two Ferrari dogs are posing as the prancing horse. The other is a cartoon image of the pose with the word Fur-rari underneath it.

Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 5d

It F1 weekend in Singapore. Off to qualifying today🙃

Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 7d

#chemsky wear proper shoes, leash your dog and wear proper shoes again. This community service announcement is brought to you by toe trauma.

Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 12d

The better half of me is so much more betterer. #chemsky educators, if you have cool teaching research and development to share, this is the first time the conference will be in Singapore.

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Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 15d

Well…I watched a live stream of the UN general assembly yesterday. Kinda at a loss for words. It’s all a joke right? Right?

Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 15d

Don’t worry. It’s a great character actor. Very well respected in the chemistry cartoon industry.

Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 15d

Been a while since I put pen to paper #chemsky

A molecules of acetaminophen is watching a molecules of arsole with a bad haircut and angry face the acetaminophen is frustrated and saying “God! You’re such an arsole’

Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 15d

The minute a personal attack is launched on the source, it loses impact. Leave the mocking and jokes to those of us who have no authority, and take it as a professional obligation to inform and educate your potential audience rather than alienate them. Just sayin’.

Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 15d

I think it is really important when you put your hand up as an expert in a field to act as a counter to misinformation (eg Tylenol-Autism) - please, please, please don’t use your post to be sarcastic, belittle, or mock your potential audience. It erodes impact and makes it look personal. #chemsky

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Andre the Chemist @andrechemist.bsky.social · Sep 8

Me: "I wrote this."

Carbon dioxide: "It sucks. It's utter trash. A child could have done better. Plus your outfit is horrible. Did a cavefish dress you?"

Me, to other guy: "Who is this jerk?"

Other guy, the one who says the punchline: "That's supercritical CO₂."

Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 17d

This Stephen Miller is a bit of a dangerous wanker eh?

Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 24d

Oh yeah. He’s got a couple of puns he wants me to draw. This could be the start of succession planning

Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 24d

We listen to the radio in the car. Whenever the news comes on my son asks to switch. So I have hooked his Bluetooth up so he can play his Spotify more easily. Through this I have been discovering the joys of Ado - a japanese singer. He’s asked me to do an “adomantane” cartoon….up next 😊. It’s a win

Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 24d

Sharing some work stuff here 😊 #chemsky

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Investing in low carbon research is one thing, but taking that research to a commercial reality is completely another. It’s a challenge to take a technology at proof of concept stage, and demonstrate…...

Investing in low carbon research is one thing, but taking that research to a commercial reality is completely another. It’s a challenge to take a technology at proof of concept stage, and demonstrate ...

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Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 25d

This 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇

Heavily Into The World Of Magnets @sararah.bsky.social · 25d

For many years, I’ve found the best way to take my mind off The Horrors is to act locally and be a positive influence in my community. Making art, volunteering, picking up trash, attending a community concert or festival, etc all make it feel worthwhile to keep going.

Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 25d

I’m not saying don’t be informed. Just saying be more broadly informed to provide some balance

Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 25d

Yesterday my daughter asked me why there is so much bad in the world, referring to current events over the planet. I told her there is more good than bad - it is just that "bad" has a louder voice. So my focus at the moment is amplifying good stuff - because my kids need it. #chemsky #bluesky

A black and white sketch depicts three scenes. On the left, a person with long hair looks at their phone, and above them, text reads "ARTICLE 4, DEPT OF WAR, SHOOTING, RIOT, BOMBING, FIRE, WHITE AUSTRALIA." In the middle, a person points towards the left, saying "EXCUSE ME." On the right, a group of people stands together, and above them, text reads "DAY TO DAY GOOD STUFF."

Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 25d

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Brendan @chemscrapes.bsky.social · 26d

We just discovered MILF manor. 😳 has the more been an IRB on this?