Henry Gee
@endofthepier.bsky.social
Author & Senior Editor at Nature. DISCLAIMER: This is a personal account. Reposts aren’t Endorsements. Views needn't reflect the official view of Springer Nature, as it doesn't know where they've been. Glad we've cleared that one up.
If you were still thinking of coming to the launch of 'The Wonder of Life on Earth' at the Norwich Sci Fest on 18 Feb, - it's sold out. Still lots of other things to do, though, and the book will be available at the Festival Bookshop. norwichsciencefestival.co.uk @twohootsbooks.bsky.social
February 16, 2026 at 2:45 PM
If you were still thinking of coming to the launch of 'The Wonder of Life on Earth' at the Norwich Sci Fest on 18 Feb, - it's sold out. Still lots of other things to do, though, and the book will be available at the Festival Bookshop. norwichsciencefestival.co.uk @twohootsbooks.bsky.social
'The Wonder of Life on Earth' spotted in the wild at the Norfolk Children's Book Centre www.ncbc.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 1:11 PM
'The Wonder of Life on Earth' spotted in the wild at the Norfolk Children's Book Centre www.ncbc.co.uk
If you ever find yourself boxed into a corner without gaffer tape, WD40, superglue, cable ties or a paddle, simply reverse the polarity of the neutron flow. That usually does the trick.
February 13, 2026 at 11:16 PM
If you ever find yourself boxed into a corner without gaffer tape, WD40, superglue, cable ties or a paddle, simply reverse the polarity of the neutron flow. That usually does the trick.
The Doctor has clearly read my book 'A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth'.
February 6, 2026 at 8:53 AM
The Doctor has clearly read my book 'A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth'.
The paperback of ‘The Decline & Fall of the Human Empire’ is out on 5 March.
February 5, 2026 at 8:23 PM
The paperback of ‘The Decline & Fall of the Human Empire’ is out on 5 March.
THE WONDER OF LIFE ON EARTH - published today www.panmacmillan.com/authors/henr...
February 5, 2026 at 7:10 AM
THE WONDER OF LIFE ON EARTH - published today www.panmacmillan.com/authors/henr...
Stand up for blue-sky curiosity-driven research!
February 2, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Stand up for blue-sky curiosity-driven research!
First view in the wild! 'The Wonder of Life on Earth' is out on Thursday, but it's already in the proudly indie @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social - Spotted by @stevebrusatte.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 6:32 AM
First view in the wild! 'The Wonder of Life on Earth' is out on Thursday, but it's already in the proudly indie @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social - Spotted by @stevebrusatte.bsky.social
Remembrance of Things Past occamstypewriter.org/cromercrox/2...
January 31, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Remembrance of Things Past occamstypewriter.org/cromercrox/2...
Not long now: 'The wonder of Life on Earth' is published next week. All new text by me: luscious illustrations by Raxenne Maniquiz. Suitable for Very All Ages. More details here: www.panmacmillan.com/authors/henr...
January 31, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Not long now: 'The wonder of Life on Earth' is published next week. All new text by me: luscious illustrations by Raxenne Maniquiz. Suitable for Very All Ages. More details here: www.panmacmillan.com/authors/henr...
My pet royal python has been a bit cold lately so I’ve taken him out for a warming slither as I check my morning emails.
January 28, 2026 at 8:31 AM
My pet royal python has been a bit cold lately so I’ve taken him out for a warming slither as I check my morning emails.
Two mammals enjoying @stevebrusatte.bsky.social ‘s forthcoming book on the history of birds.
January 9, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Two mammals enjoying @stevebrusatte.bsky.social ‘s forthcoming book on the history of birds.
WEATHER ALERT: people who go outdoors during Storm Giacometti are stretched very tall and thin and cast in bronze.
January 9, 2026 at 8:02 AM
WEATHER ALERT: people who go outdoors during Storm Giacometti are stretched very tall and thin and cast in bronze.
The seaside town of Cromer in Norfolk is a Fixed Point in the Space-Time Continuum. The time coordinate is somewhere in 1953.
January 6, 2026 at 7:23 PM
The seaside town of Cromer in Norfolk is a Fixed Point in the Space-Time Continuum. The time coordinate is somewhere in 1953.
OBITUARY: Midnight 'Naughtypants' Ginsberg (2008-2026), died last night after a short illness. He is survived by 3 other cats, 4 dogs, two chickens, a royal python, two tropical fish and four humans, whose grief will be tempered by relief from mounting vet bills. May his memory be a blessing.
January 1, 2026 at 7:37 AM
OBITUARY: Midnight 'Naughtypants' Ginsberg (2008-2026), died last night after a short illness. He is survived by 3 other cats, 4 dogs, two chickens, a royal python, two tropical fish and four humans, whose grief will be tempered by relief from mounting vet bills. May his memory be a blessing.
Journal editors remain sceptical about an over-ambitious presubmission enquiry. ‘Might be useful as a resource,’ one editor says to the other afterwards.
December 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Journal editors remain sceptical about an over-ambitious presubmission enquiry. ‘Might be useful as a resource,’ one editor says to the other afterwards.
Something from Santa. Also, @philipcball.bsky.social
December 25, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Something from Santa. Also, @philipcball.bsky.social
Once Davros had armed them with Bloom’s kosher salamis, the Daleks became invincible.
December 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Once Davros had armed them with Bloom’s kosher salamis, the Daleks became invincible.
The Doctor, investigating the ruins of Skaro, comes across a hidden cache of Bloom’s kosher salami.
December 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The Doctor, investigating the ruins of Skaro, comes across a hidden cache of Bloom’s kosher salami.