Sue Nelson
@ScienceNelson
Science journalist Boffin Media. Wrote @WallyFunksSpace Host @SpaceBoffins Former BBC science correspondent. Pro science/sci-fi/feminism. Late ASC. Views own.
Ok. It’s out there. Yes. I am that old. Autism: I was diagnosed at 60 - BBC Future bbc.com/future/article…
This is wonderful. Dolores was very talented. Fascinated by dolls house as a kid and those on display at Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood - now Young V&A.
This picture is in a dollhouse. A dear family friend (Dolores “Teedy” Lee) who died recently had been working on it for decades. She was an expert woodworker and passionate about antiques. Take a little tour!
A reminder - after yesterday’s glorious seaside walk - that I must do the #BigButterflyCount for @savebutterflies Download the app and get counting... 🦋
Now we’re talking!
'Solar system of yarn' crocheted artwork(s) by textile artist Allison Hoffman #womensart
UK suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst was a trained artist and in 1907 created several watercolours depicting women workers in factories, mills and potteries to highlight working women’s rights, their pay and conditions #WomensArt
Just another unrealistic body expectation for women.
A few more additions for #wildflowerhour Think I may even prefer the field scabious without its petals…
I liked the contrast of the spiky Sea Holly with the fluffy butt of the bee! 🐝 #WildflowerHour
Just in time for the end of #wildflower Common toadflax, common St John’s wort, common ragwort. Uncommonly lovely.
I’d laugh if I wasn’t crying. (From the new Private Eye.)
This morning I’m going to pull my trousers down because - you know - I’m autistic.
The Book Thief.
You ever love a book so much you don't want to finish it because then it's over??
As if there wasn’t enough awful news around… Incredibly depressing.
Levels of child grooming in London are "more catastrophic" than anywhere else in the country, a care sector activist and abuse survivor has said. bbc.in/46sdAoE
Not had time to get out for #wildflowerhour recently but I’ve at least enjoyed the pollinators lured by our lavender bushes…
This is my favourite from a wonderful day with @Mariposa_Nature at Hutton Roof. Epipactis x schmalhausenii, the love child between Dark Red and Broad-leaved Helleborine. Isn’t it an absolute stunner!!!! 😍#HelleborineChallenge #WildflowerHour
Mauna Loa Observatory captured the reality of climate change. The US plans to shut it down theconversation.com/mauna-loa-obse…
I’m transported…
The Party (1960) 'Hunt the thimble' Artist: Harry Wingfield
Art Deco advertising poster from 1924 for the London subway.
New podcast up! Former NASA science head @Dr_ThomasZ makes his views clear on the recently announced cuts... a visit to @SurreySat to discuss HydroGNSS mission and authors Emily Carney and Bruce McCandless III discuss Skylab, Gemini and their space history book Starbound.
I endorse this attitude. Otherwise I’d never do anything…
I’ve been here myself. Sometimes, I’ve done it sad. 90% of the time I DO it anxious. If this year taught me anything, it’s: do it anyway. You might even come out the other side with a pocket full of joy and some moments of regulation. XO, Dr. Jen (don’t know whose pic this is)
Statement from ICRC president on the escalation of major military operations in the Middle East icrc.org/en/statement/s…