In an interview yesterday I carefully described a river as "inhabited by crocodiles". It was 'corrected' to "crocodile infested river". Reporters, please stop doing that. Thanks!

The world’s latest miniature computer is smaller than a grain of sand. Here it is photographed next to a grain of rice. (Image Joseph Xu, Michigan Engineering)

Scientists at the University of Calgary have genetically engineered bacteria that can convert human faeces into a type of plastic. It is thought it could be useful for long-duration space missions.

Too embarrassed to go to the doctor? Putting off your smear test? If I can tell the most embarrassing story of my life, you can get checked out. Smear tests can prevent 75% of cervical cancers. youtu.be/rCUEZz0L5PY

Crossing my fingers and toes hoping we win the Health Category this afternoon for @VersusArthritis Arthritis Virtual Assistant at the DigitalAgenda #TechForGood #ImpactAwards 2019

Research we funded shows that nurse-led care and patient involvement can greatly improve the outcome for people with #gout. Being part of our trial was life-changing for Malcolm. Read his story & find out how we’re using these findings to help people now: bit.ly/2SH5lie

When they said try working from home I didn’t realise they’d expect me to do the music too BBC News (UK) BBC North West #BBCNewsTheme 🥁 #workingfromhome

SHIELD WINNERS London Charity Softball League #lcsl VAR VAR VAR!!!!

I'm tweeting about a paper about tweeting about papers... 1/ rsos.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/4/11/1…

This has to be the coolest thing I've seen all day! This research could help scientists study a whole range of brain dissorders. 🐑🐏 x.com/newscientist/s…

Measures to cut waste plastic in the oceans have been prompted partly by the huge public reaction to BBC Earth's #BluePlanet2. It's a great example of science communication changing the world. Study MSc SciComm Sheffield and be part of it! sheffield.ac.uk/faculty/scienc…

Orchid varieties are insane. My current favorites: 1. The Flying Ducks 2. The Swaddled Babies 3. The Naked Man (4. Bonus non-orchid: The Hooker's Lips)

Look how still this kingfisher keeps it head while hunting, incredible! #Winterwatch

Every second this much plastic goes into the ocean. We need bold, urgent action to stop this crisis. #PassOnPlastic

Listen again to Allan Pacey MBE on BBC Radio 4 discuss why male infertility is so poorly understood @dept_onc_met bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09… [16:50]

More comments today from me and Kevin McEleny this time in Mail Online about the search for a contraceptive pill for men dailymail.co.uk/health/article… - we are getting to be quite a double act!

I'm a scientist who studies #eggs. & since it's #Easter, I thought I'd share some top facts about bird eggs, which you can feel free to wow the family with this #BankHolidayWeekend 1/

Remember when we discovered that penguins can actually fly? #WeAreStillShook 😱😱

This is what it looks like when 4 million bats take off into the sunset over the tropical forests of southern Mexico. youtu.be/Z0rHv1WSCHo

Catch up with David Attenborough's 'Wonder of Eggs' on iPlayer, featuring Professor Tim Birkhead of @SheffieldAPS.