David K Smith

For my new (as well as my old & much-loved) followers, it's worth a reminder - this is me! Scientist / Educator / Gay / Widower / Single Dad / Adoptive Parent / Cook / Cookbook Author / Cat-Owner / Pianist / Diversity-Champion / Nature-Lover / Adventurer

Nice to see Nemo basically break the #Eurovision hashtag on X while delivering a personal & raw performance: 'where do we go from here - I'm unexplainable', dressed as a woman, ripping off their wig, and clearly showing how the world has changed for the worse in 12 short months.

I asked Grok if there was evidence it was racist. Here's the answer in its own words... (Summary: yes, because it has weak safeguards, biased training and relies heavily on X, meaning there are serious concerns about its reliability).

Tw-Eat Sweet Currently available FREE as an eBook - anyone can read it with the free Kindle App. amazon.co.uk/dp/B094J9ZS8X #cookbooks #KindleDeal #BookGiveaway #FreeBook #Kindle #eBook #Foodie #SimpleRecipes #SelfPublished #Cooking #SoulFood

Rhubarb Drop A traditional family pudding. The recipe is in my 'taster' eBook 'Tw-Eat Sweet' with ca. 30 other recipes for simple cakes & puddings. It's currently available FREE. Download it here and use the free Kindle Reader app to find your favourite: amazon.co.uk/dp/B094J9ZS8X

As part of the #FathersWhoCare campaign, I took part in a video talking about being an emgaged father in a caring role. It's time to rethink how we value care because equal care means an equal future. youtu.be/ptkI-N0NPYc

I am taking part in the #FathersWhoCare campaign, organised by @mothersinsci. This will amplify the voices of men who are redefining fatherhood in the STEM workplace. There is a free webinar about caregiving and inclusive workplaces - sign up here: mothersinscience.com/scimomchats

Perhaps the most applied research we've done, demonstrating that simple glycol/water mixtures can be transformed into high-performance anti-icing systems using simple molecular gelators. This is a cost-effective approach that may lower glycol usage. pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ac…

For this weekend only, my taster fish cookbook is FREE. amazon.co.uk/dp/B092DMLNHF My award-winning 1st full cookbook just £1.99. amazon.co.uk/dp/B09HSNBRJR And my new cookbook with survival tips for wellbeing is £4.99. amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DWLYCR96 (eBooks) #Cookbooks #Recipes #KindleDeal

FREE fish & seafood cookbook to download. amazon.co.uk/dp/B092DMLNHF If you enjoy this little taster, please leave a review and buy my full-length book, currently only £1.99! #FreeBooks #BookGiveaway #Cookbooks #RecipeoftheDay #HomeCooking #FoodWriting #SelfPublishing #KindleDeal

For a short period, the eBook version of my award-winning cookbook/memoir is available for the giveaway price of just £1.99. 'A heartrending & inspiring book with fabulous recipes' amazon.co.uk/dp/B09HSNBRJR #Cookbook #Recipes #HomeCooking #SelfPublishing #FoodWriter #KindleDeals

If you've been missing me on here, I'm at the other place as professor-dave (with a hyphen, not an underscore).

The Stars and Stripes.

Afraid this app is now unusable. All I see in answers to any post I look at are paid-for blue ticks spouting far-right talking points. Find me elsewhere as professor-dave (it's a hyphen not an underscore in the other, sunnier place)

Delighted to announce that the winner of my free cookbook competition, from around 50 unique entries, was @tinaoverton Congratulations!!! Sorry to all those who didn't win - the book is available to buy on Amazon! amazon.co.uk/Bluesky-Recipe…

Rhubarb & Custard Tart If you want the recipe, it's in my little taster eBook of sweet recipes, currently FREE on Amazon. amazon.co.uk/dp/B094J9ZS8X #FreeBook #FoodTwitter #Foodie #Puddings #HomeCooking #Rhubarb #BookGiveaway #KindleDeals #ChemistswhoCook

Imagine the UK had been at war with Russia for 3 years, and with help from allies in America and Europe, had held onto most of our territory, but lost half of Scotland. And then America sat down with Russia somewhere in the Middle East to decide on the fate of the UK.

Tomorrow, I'm giving away a free copy of my latest 'little book of sunshine', which collects >100 new recipes and reflections on how we survive in difficult times. To be in the draw, just repost this! amazon.co.uk/dp/1739967038 #BookGiveaway #Cookbook #HomeCooking #FreeBook

Currently FREE to download. amazon.co.uk/dp/B094J9ZS8X #FreeBooks #BookGiveaway #KindleDeals #ChemistswhoCook #Recipes #Foodie #Puddings #Kindle #Cookbook #HomeCooking #SoulFood #RecipeoftheDay