Claire C ζ(s)mith
@clairecsmith.bsky.social
Amateur science writer. Dyslexic. In UK Lancashire. Astronomy Astrophysics Physics Maths Edu. Ex SEND tutor. Using Twitter in parallel to here due to projects I've built up there & connections @ClaireCSmith. My website since 1999 http://www.cthisspace.com
The #aurora bar chart data peaked this morning to possibly some more activity tomorrow. Not sure of ACE EPAM proton rate yet. Here are 3 quick sketches of an #AuroraBorealis I did on my mobile phone a while ago using my imagination: #sunspot #Geoscience #CME #NorthernLights #SolarFlare #solarstorm
November 12, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The #aurora bar chart data peaked this morning to possibly some more activity tomorrow. Not sure of ACE EPAM proton rate yet. Here are 3 quick sketches of an #AuroraBorealis I did on my mobile phone a while ago using my imagination: #sunspot #Geoscience #CME #NorthernLights #SolarFlare #solarstorm
Got up to visit bathroom then had a quick check outside - only this video of #stars & the Moon but in the background possibly some #Auroraborealis Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights #NorthernLights #geomagneticstorm #SolarStorm from a slight warm hue above & to the North of the #sky. #Astronomy #space
November 12, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Got up to visit bathroom then had a quick check outside - only this video of #stars & the Moon but in the background possibly some #Auroraborealis Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights #NorthernLights #geomagneticstorm #SolarStorm from a slight warm hue above & to the North of the #sky. #Astronomy #space
Though loads of ppl only want to show off their wealth, expensive holidays or appreance. Maybe it's the key to getting more followers on SM because the algorithms are geared towards it but if not, there must be an evolutionary reason & for me, it's totally fascinating from a scientific point of view
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Though loads of ppl only want to show off their wealth, expensive holidays or appreance. Maybe it's the key to getting more followers on SM because the algorithms are geared towards it but if not, there must be an evolutionary reason & for me, it's totally fascinating from a scientific point of view
Ref the other platform, so my apologies including it here if you've left there, but this is a screenshot of Grok's amusing interpretation on the physics of the whimsical world of neutrinos thread I wrote originally on that platform (1st link), of which I copied here (2nd link).
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November 9, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Ref the other platform, so my apologies including it here if you've left there, but this is a screenshot of Grok's amusing interpretation on the physics of the whimsical world of neutrinos thread I wrote originally on that platform (1st link), of which I copied here (2nd link).
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What u doin up? 🤔☺️
November 9, 2025 at 5:29 AM
What u doin up? 🤔☺️
Moon through clouds...
November 9, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Moon through clouds...
I've just woken up & feel a bit hungry! Might grab a snack (not that it'd do much for me as I'd burn it off quick)but then I'm thinking of having a quick glance at the dark sky too from a window(assuming there are no clouds) & it's also just an excuse to do some more astronomy.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:01 AM
I've just woken up & feel a bit hungry! Might grab a snack (not that it'd do much for me as I'd burn it off quick)but then I'm thinking of having a quick glance at the dark sky too from a window(assuming there are no clouds) & it's also just an excuse to do some more astronomy.
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Telescopes on QVC (TV) live now if you're interested in astronomy!
November 8, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Telescopes on QVC (TV) live now if you're interested in astronomy!
Hya Marcus.
This is what I like about the science called physics. I recently wrote a whimsical thread on this subject (linked).
These particles have very intriguing properties...
Thanks for sharing!
Regards
Claire
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This is what I like about the science called physics. I recently wrote a whimsical thread on this subject (linked).
These particles have very intriguing properties...
Thanks for sharing!
Regards
Claire
bsky.app/profile/clai...
November 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Hya Marcus.
This is what I like about the science called physics. I recently wrote a whimsical thread on this subject (linked).
These particles have very intriguing properties...
Thanks for sharing!
Regards
Claire
bsky.app/profile/clai...
This is what I like about the science called physics. I recently wrote a whimsical thread on this subject (linked).
These particles have very intriguing properties...
Thanks for sharing!
Regards
Claire
bsky.app/profile/clai...
Happy #Riemann's Hypothoween Hallothesis 🧙♂️🪄 🎃 !
Have A Non Trivial #Halloween2025
Link to longer version from yrs ago
drive.google.com/file/d/1wN0J...
Link to Twitter/X version yrs back (other platform)
pic.x.com/ID3gA2rDRs
#Halloween
#Riemann's #Hypothesis
#Mathematics
#Hall🎃oween #HappyHalloween
Have A Non Trivial #Halloween2025
Link to longer version from yrs ago
drive.google.com/file/d/1wN0J...
Link to Twitter/X version yrs back (other platform)
pic.x.com/ID3gA2rDRs
#Halloween
#Riemann's #Hypothesis
#Mathematics
#Hall🎃oween #HappyHalloween
October 31, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Happy #Riemann's Hypothoween Hallothesis 🧙♂️🪄 🎃 !
Have A Non Trivial #Halloween2025
Link to longer version from yrs ago
drive.google.com/file/d/1wN0J...
Link to Twitter/X version yrs back (other platform)
pic.x.com/ID3gA2rDRs
#Halloween
#Riemann's #Hypothesis
#Mathematics
#Hall🎃oween #HappyHalloween
Have A Non Trivial #Halloween2025
Link to longer version from yrs ago
drive.google.com/file/d/1wN0J...
Link to Twitter/X version yrs back (other platform)
pic.x.com/ID3gA2rDRs
#Halloween
#Riemann's #Hypothesis
#Mathematics
#Hall🎃oween #HappyHalloween
Just to add, I've also got a remote controlled Mini Helicopter but forgot I'd left it on a shelf in a bag on its own, so I'll get that out & add it to this collection & a photo of it in the next wk. I've probably got more small model airplanes stored away too but smaller in scale & type.This is most
October 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Just to add, I've also got a remote controlled Mini Helicopter but forgot I'd left it on a shelf in a bag on its own, so I'll get that out & add it to this collection & a photo of it in the next wk. I've probably got more small model airplanes stored away too but smaller in scale & type.This is most
-cont The Amazing Returning Plane, Pocket Kite, 2 larger Zoom & Whizz kites, Balsa Wood Aeroplane, yellow frizzbe, Red Flying Atom, Ribbon Streamer, 2 Rubber Powered Model Planes, Piper Super Cub Model Aeroplane, LED Heliball & UFO Mirage X1. (The Returning Plane & Heliball by @sciencemuseum.org.uk)
October 28, 2025 at 6:47 PM
-cont The Amazing Returning Plane, Pocket Kite, 2 larger Zoom & Whizz kites, Balsa Wood Aeroplane, yellow frizzbe, Red Flying Atom, Ribbon Streamer, 2 Rubber Powered Model Planes, Piper Super Cub Model Aeroplane, LED Heliball & UFO Mirage X1. (The Returning Plane & Heliball by @sciencemuseum.org.uk)
- continuing my collection of grown up toys (childhood hobby), these are my remote (& 2 radio controlled) cars & buggies I bought over recent yrs. Unlike model airplanes I used to play with when I was younger as in my previous tweet, I didn't have remote controlled cars so this is a more recent set.
October 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
- continuing my collection of grown up toys (childhood hobby), these are my remote (& 2 radio controlled) cars & buggies I bought over recent yrs. Unlike model airplanes I used to play with when I was younger as in my previous tweet, I didn't have remote controlled cars so this is a more recent set.
Short Thread
The rare times I'd spend with my Dad after my parents divorce mid 70s, we'd go to a park & play with model aeroplanes (usually Balsa Wood & elastic band types) & I made paper aeroplanes at home. Here's my collection I dug out a few days ago I bought yrs ago (amongst other items).
The rare times I'd spend with my Dad after my parents divorce mid 70s, we'd go to a park & play with model aeroplanes (usually Balsa Wood & elastic band types) & I made paper aeroplanes at home. Here's my collection I dug out a few days ago I bought yrs ago (amongst other items).
October 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Short Thread
The rare times I'd spend with my Dad after my parents divorce mid 70s, we'd go to a park & play with model aeroplanes (usually Balsa Wood & elastic band types) & I made paper aeroplanes at home. Here's my collection I dug out a few days ago I bought yrs ago (amongst other items).
The rare times I'd spend with my Dad after my parents divorce mid 70s, we'd go to a park & play with model aeroplanes (usually Balsa Wood & elastic band types) & I made paper aeroplanes at home. Here's my collection I dug out a few days ago I bought yrs ago (amongst other items).
Suncloud
The late afternoon Sun shines on a cloud in the North East direction, creating a warm glow from the sky.
Nature's wonders are there to be enjoyed if stopping & looking around with more interest & depth.
There's a cool wind now, blowing the cloud away towards the East.
The late afternoon Sun shines on a cloud in the North East direction, creating a warm glow from the sky.
Nature's wonders are there to be enjoyed if stopping & looking around with more interest & depth.
There's a cool wind now, blowing the cloud away towards the East.
October 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Suncloud
The late afternoon Sun shines on a cloud in the North East direction, creating a warm glow from the sky.
Nature's wonders are there to be enjoyed if stopping & looking around with more interest & depth.
There's a cool wind now, blowing the cloud away towards the East.
The late afternoon Sun shines on a cloud in the North East direction, creating a warm glow from the sky.
Nature's wonders are there to be enjoyed if stopping & looking around with more interest & depth.
There's a cool wind now, blowing the cloud away towards the East.
Originating from outside our Solar System, comet C/2025 A6 & also named #cometlemmon, can be spotted in the Northwest sky from the UK.
This comet is made of ice & when approaching the Sun, melts to create a dusty bright tail.
With a very elongated orbit, it can be seen into next month of November.
This comet is made of ice & when approaching the Sun, melts to create a dusty bright tail.
With a very elongated orbit, it can be seen into next month of November.
October 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Originating from outside our Solar System, comet C/2025 A6 & also named #cometlemmon, can be spotted in the Northwest sky from the UK.
This comet is made of ice & when approaching the Sun, melts to create a dusty bright tail.
With a very elongated orbit, it can be seen into next month of November.
This comet is made of ice & when approaching the Sun, melts to create a dusty bright tail.
With a very elongated orbit, it can be seen into next month of November.
Specifically, & obviously scientifically it's tomorrow Sunday at 2 am, but if you put your clocks back tonight, you'll get more shelf room sooner!
#clocksgoback #daylightsavingtimeends
#clocksgoback #daylightsavingtimeends
October 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Specifically, & obviously scientifically it's tomorrow Sunday at 2 am, but if you put your clocks back tonight, you'll get more shelf room sooner!
#clocksgoback #daylightsavingtimeends
#clocksgoback #daylightsavingtimeends
Here's a photo of last night's #Sunset.
It was the most spectacular I've seen & had a beautiful colour & vibrancy about it.
Incredible that the nearest star, our Sun plus the Earth's atmosphere, can create such natural wonders.
I really enjoy watching great sunsets when they're there in the sky.
It was the most spectacular I've seen & had a beautiful colour & vibrancy about it.
Incredible that the nearest star, our Sun plus the Earth's atmosphere, can create such natural wonders.
I really enjoy watching great sunsets when they're there in the sky.
October 25, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Here's a photo of last night's #Sunset.
It was the most spectacular I've seen & had a beautiful colour & vibrancy about it.
Incredible that the nearest star, our Sun plus the Earth's atmosphere, can create such natural wonders.
I really enjoy watching great sunsets when they're there in the sky.
It was the most spectacular I've seen & had a beautiful colour & vibrancy about it.
Incredible that the nearest star, our Sun plus the Earth's atmosphere, can create such natural wonders.
I really enjoy watching great sunsets when they're there in the sky.
I rarely use AI directly as an aid but I'm also very aware it's integrated into many systems now, that can't be avoided, so this shows 1 of its uses as a choice. Because it interpreted a thread I wrote, it included my childhood start in science in the mid 1970s using books, which is a valuable fact.
October 22, 2025 at 7:56 AM
I rarely use AI directly as an aid but I'm also very aware it's integrated into many systems now, that can't be avoided, so this shows 1 of its uses as a choice. Because it interpreted a thread I wrote, it included my childhood start in science in the mid 1970s using books, which is a valuable fact.
Incase you wanted to know the amount of interactions the original post got:
October 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Incase you wanted to know the amount of interactions the original post got:
AI isn't always good (from other platform)
At 1st glance, it looks like a real photo but upon looking at it closer, notice that there are lots of inaccuracies. E.g 2nd lamp post on the left doesn't have a pole. The tops of the chimneys are irregular. The windows don't have the correct perspective.
At 1st glance, it looks like a real photo but upon looking at it closer, notice that there are lots of inaccuracies. E.g 2nd lamp post on the left doesn't have a pole. The tops of the chimneys are irregular. The windows don't have the correct perspective.
October 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
AI isn't always good (from other platform)
At 1st glance, it looks like a real photo but upon looking at it closer, notice that there are lots of inaccuracies. E.g 2nd lamp post on the left doesn't have a pole. The tops of the chimneys are irregular. The windows don't have the correct perspective.
At 1st glance, it looks like a real photo but upon looking at it closer, notice that there are lots of inaccuracies. E.g 2nd lamp post on the left doesn't have a pole. The tops of the chimneys are irregular. The windows don't have the correct perspective.
Internet Outage #outage down status #downstatus #cyberattack this morning & my reply in a chat room.
The tip of the iceberg if we're to improve online goods & services.
I'm hoping critical services are protected but I could be wrong.
I'm the replier in the screenshot.
The tip of the iceberg if we're to improve online goods & services.
I'm hoping critical services are protected but I could be wrong.
I'm the replier in the screenshot.
October 20, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Internet Outage #outage down status #downstatus #cyberattack this morning & my reply in a chat room.
The tip of the iceberg if we're to improve online goods & services.
I'm hoping critical services are protected but I could be wrong.
I'm the replier in the screenshot.
The tip of the iceberg if we're to improve online goods & services.
I'm hoping critical services are protected but I could be wrong.
I'm the replier in the screenshot.
Memory is part of intelligence, but thinking & its patterns, change perception of information that would otherwise be useless & stagnant for problem solving. Rarely are #thinking skills taught in education because like creativity, they're hard to measure but it doesn't mean they're less important.
October 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Memory is part of intelligence, but thinking & its patterns, change perception of information that would otherwise be useless & stagnant for problem solving. Rarely are #thinking skills taught in education because like creativity, they're hard to measure but it doesn't mean they're less important.
The Vodafone #Vodafone outage, down status yesterday, was, "triggered by a non-malicious software issue with one of our vendor partners..."
#VodafoneDown #VodafoneUKdown
www.vodafone.com/business/abo...
#VodafoneDown #VodafoneUKdown
www.vodafone.com/business/abo...
October 14, 2025 at 8:47 AM
The Vodafone #Vodafone outage, down status yesterday, was, "triggered by a non-malicious software issue with one of our vendor partners..."
#VodafoneDown #VodafoneUKdown
www.vodafone.com/business/abo...
#VodafoneDown #VodafoneUKdown
www.vodafone.com/business/abo...
Ok, it's got this spot on (the other platform). Towards the end of its summary, it's also very accurate too as I don't get many views for the amount of effort I've put into writing but that's the way it is. I don't use Grok a lot so this is 1 informative angle on my use of that platform over the yrs
October 14, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Ok, it's got this spot on (the other platform). Towards the end of its summary, it's also very accurate too as I don't get many views for the amount of effort I've put into writing but that's the way it is. I don't use Grok a lot so this is 1 informative angle on my use of that platform over the yrs