Magpie Inkcap. A rare pleasure in Autumn, and every one a work of art (Art Nouveau, if pressed)

A scientific consensus isn’t a group of scientists agreeing. It’s repeated results from independent studies all pointing the same way. We don’t agree smoking causes cancer. We know - because study after study shows it. Consensus = consistent evidence. Not collective opinion.

Tetanus causes a horrifying, agonising death It causes your muscles to contract leaving you fully conscious but in excruciating pain, unable to breathe until you slowly suffocate I've seen it. It's horrific. And it's vaccine preventable. Don't listen to crap like this

As Adrian Smith, President of the Royal Society said earlier this year: "There have always been attacks on science, but today there are genuine concerns that we may be turning our backs on research and the values of calm, evidence-based debate

stirring, tremendous. 👏 Trump will come to regret this

Many congratulations to journalist, author, and TV and @BBCRadioLondon presenter, @RobertElms, who has received the Freedom of the City of London. Robert has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the cultural life of London. @BBCLondonNews https://t.co/S7HjTtKpNa

Countdown to #UKFungusDay 🍄Most commonly-encountered fungi in UK & Ireland: 4️⃣ Sulphur Tuft (Hypholoma fasciculare). Compounds from this fungus are being studied for potential medicinal uses, including antimicrobial and anticancer properties. https://t.co/KmHGVz0mnb

A programme that has showcased the unique strengths of radio; educating us on manifold subjects - and in doing so taught us that true learning involves humility & attentiveness, with an essential role played by a knowledgeable guide. Thankyou Melvyn! (yes, I used a semicolon)

I will always remember that period in 2021 when our ICU was absolutely stuffed full of extremely sick Covid patients - and they were ALL unvaccinated 2025 and all I hear every day is "the vaccines didn't work" Complete nonsense

Female migrant hawker egg laying. As a late-summer species they've come into their own. A fortuitous close-up #dragonflies #hawker

RFK Jr: "Gardasil is probably the single worst mass vaccine that we've ever seen The reality It's SO GOOD that it's on the way to eliminating cervical cancer in countries from Sweden to Australia Yes you read that right - ELIMINATE CERVICAL CANCER Don't listen to RFK Jr

Hawk & Owl Trust (pictured)

California is the 4th largest economy in the WORLD. We keep America’s economy running — giving $83 billion to the federal government, while you TAKE $71 billion. We literally subsidize your work. But nice graphic.

When dexamethasone - a cheap, generic drug - was trialed for Covid, I really didn't think it would work. I was wrong. It did. So I use it. I would have done the same with ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine But neither worked. So I don't. It's that simple.

A very warm welcome to the new CEO of the @britsocimm Graham Blair !@Grayblair101

The male Southern Hawker has a definite 80s vibe - I'm talking the original production of Starlight Express 😀. Bold in colours - bold in behaviour, they are completely unbothered by human presence. Incredible aeronauts

No visual fireworks from my humble cameraphone, but lovely to see late-summer migrant hawkers on the wing. They like to hunt in packs.

Our UK Fungus Day #photography competition is now open! 📸 The competition is free to enter & open to all, with three age categories: up to 11 years; 12-17 years; 18 and over (with two sub-categories: Amateur and Professional). Find out more: https://t.co/NvpWLcDmzh #fungi

Lesser Emperor Dragonflies in cop being buzzed by a female brown hawker

because it’s afraid to enter the workforce