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@physgal.bsky.social
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University physics lecturer and Associate Dean, Learning. Physics demystifier. Supporter of girls and women in physics. CAP Teaching Medal 2018, 3MNTF 2023. She/her Ph.D.
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10-year-old me would have been so impressed. 😍
Screenshot of a Bluesky notification that says "Lynda Carter liked your post".
January 17, 2026 at 10:15 PM
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Screenshot of Trump X post of photo of himself in black and white with the words "Very Special Boy" above the photo.
January 17, 2026 at 6:01 AM
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It's getting there.
ICE Block Tracker count at 61, 774 as of 8:01:33 pm Pacific time
January 17, 2026 at 4:03 AM
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Almost there:
Up to $99, 821 of $100,000 goal. Woohoo!
January 17, 2026 at 3:51 AM
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These guys are just playing cops. WTF is all that crap on his chest?
Close up of a fake "ICE" cop
January 10, 2026 at 5:25 AM
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My husband's Christmas gift from our cats
Three cats (Saioirse, Annie and Percy) on a blue background as if they're posing for their school photos.
January 7, 2026 at 6:15 AM
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Some screenshots I took five years ago of the courageous coverage by PBS News reporters of the #Jan6 riots. Lisa Desjardins was broadcasting live from inside the Capitol Building. It was all so surreal.
A woman newscaster wearing a mask stands in front of a crowd in front of the Capitol building. A split screen of a woman newsreporter and the rioters on the steps of the Capitol Lisa Desjardins evacuating the Capitol Building while broadcasting. Rioters outside the Capitol building.
January 7, 2026 at 4:58 AM
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And this was my first car
A 1985 silver Nissan Sentra
December 29, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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The first three words you see will define your 2026

FRIENDS
TRAVEL
BEACH
🏖️ 😁
Word search grid
December 29, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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This was my husband's Christmas gift from our cats. It reminds me of a school photo. 😻
Cut out photo images of three cats on a pale blue background.
December 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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I do this too, equal parts eggs, milk and flour by volume. I mix them up and then let the mixture sit in the fridge for a few hours. Heat a small amount of oil in muffin pan for 15 mins at 450 F, then bake at 450 for 15 mins, then lower to 375F and bake another 15 mins or so.
Yorkshire puddings baking in the oven Baked puddings
December 26, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Canada. 🇨🇦 #ArtAdventCalendar
A photo of Waterton Lake, Alberta in the summer: a blue lake surrounded by mountains.
December 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Merry Cat-mess from Percy who just loves the tree. 🌲
A cat peeking out from underneath a Christmas tree.
December 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Happy Holidays from our house to yours. 🎄🕯️
A photo of our 7 ft live Christmas tree with white lights and all of the unbreakable "cat-proof" ornaments.
December 24, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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A few years ago my Mum painted a picture of our house. It's one of my favorites. #ArtAdventCalendar
A watercolour painting of a red house with white trim.
December 22, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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This is what they're not showing us, despite the fact they say it's urgent.
Inside CECOT: The Consequences of a Controversial Deportation n the opening segment, correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi investigates a little-known but highly disturbing consequence of U.S. immigration policy. Earlier in 2025, the Trump administration deported hundreds of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador, despite their lack of ties to the country. The justification? The administration labeled many of them as terrorists, a claim that has since sparked outrage, legal challenges, and growing concern among human rights organizations. The report focuses on the fate of those who were placed in El Salvador's CECOT prison—one of the harshest and most. secretive facilities in Latin America. Alfonsi interviews several of the now-released detainees, who describe cruel treatment, squalid conditions, and psychological torment inside the prison walls. The U.S. government, nine months later, still has not released the names of all those deported or explained the basis for their alleged terrorist designations. This segment, produced by Oriana Zill de Granados, sheds light on the opaque decisions made in the name of national security-and their devastating human toll. CECOT, known for its iron-fisted approach to crime in El Salvador, has come under increased scrutiny due to this influx of Venezuelan migrants. Many of these individuals had no criminal record and were deported without due process. Their stories paint a picture of institutional cruelty, including beatings, isolation, and lack of medical care. Alfonsi's interviews reveal the trauma these detainees now carry, even after their release. What makes this report particularly urgent is the ongoing lack of transparency. Neither the Trump administration nor current U.S. officials have offered clear explanations or taken responsibility. Legal advocates argue that the deportations. violated both international and U.S. law, and they continue to demand answers. Through detailed reporting and emotional testimony, 60 Minutes brings
December 22, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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I made some comical gluten-free lady fingers for tiramisu. Luckily they will be hidden beneath mascarpone cheese and whipped cream. 🍽️
Squiggly lady fingers on a baking pan and drying rack. My husband said they look more like real fingers. LOL.
December 22, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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Percy has discovered that there’s water in the pan underneath the tree and has created a new game. There is now water everywhere. Sigh. #Caturday
December 21, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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I like the interior of our Kia Niro EV. The screen isn't too obtrusive and important functions like the seat heaters are controlled by buttons.
Image of the front interior of a Kia Niro EV showing a steering wheel with a short wide screen to the right with buttons and knobs below it.
December 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Percy in a basket #Caturday
A tabby cat in a wicker wastebasket
December 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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This is one my favorite photos from our trip to Iceland several years ago. I really want to go back. #ArtAdventCalendar
Photo of green hills with snowy mountains in the distance and white fluffy clouds surrounding an opening of blue sky that stretches across the image.
December 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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And going with the theme for today, here's a photo I took near Monterey, California last winter. #ArtAdventCalendar
A photo of a very rocky beach with waves crashing on the rocks and a yellow building in the distance.
December 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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My parents lived in California for a few years before they moved back to the UK. Here's a painting my Mum did of the California coast. #ArtAdventCalendar
A painting of rocky cliffs next to the Pacific ocean.
December 14, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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This is what Upper Joffre Lake in BC, Canada 🇨🇦 looks like first thing in the morning. So still. #ArtAdventCalendar
A photo of upper Joffre Lake just after sunrise with reflections of the mountains surrounding it and in the distance
December 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Here's another painting of racing sailboats by my Mum for Day 13 of #ArtAdventCalendar.
Two small sailboats racing in the sea with rolling hills in the background
December 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM