Today's random cultural reference in the Physics of the Solar System lecture was inspired by our discussion of radioactive dating and an example from human remains at Stonehenge, which then led to a discussion of Julian Cope, a rock star in several ways themodernantiquarian.com/home/

Nominative determinism in a US courtroom apparently. 🍊😷

In the garden earlier, I watched a wren collecting materials for a nest it's building inside ivy covering a stump. Nearby, two blue tits were heading to and from their nest in a container we put in a hawthorn hedge. No loud twittering yet when they arrived but can't be too long.

I couldnt be less surprised by how much time, energy and frothing at the mouth is being expended on calls for VAR rule changes when it's United who benefitted from a very close call.

We need a just transition away from fossil fuels to help us hit Net Zero . You don't make that happen with 100 new oil and gas licenses , a new coal mine , or by tearing up plans to tackle vehicle emissions & phase out gas boilers – that's why I'm taking the Government to court .

#Eclipse2024 My recollections of the Texas eclipse written for BBC Sky at Night Magazine Wonder of Waxahachie - comedian Jon Culshaw reports back on eclipse totality in Texas skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/…

The double treble is on. Or is it the treble double. Or is it nowt. Chelsea apparently couldn't hit a barn door at 5 paces.

Wembley seems to be half empty...get the semis back in proper football grounds

Red alert: aurora likely. Issued 2024-04-19 15:51 UTC (16:51 BST) by AuroraWatch UK. #aurora

As part of @uomsust Sustainability Action Month, why not visit @uom_botanical_grounds at the @RHS Urban Show at Mayfield Depot?
Running from today until Sunday 21 April, the Firs stall will share tips on how to grow your own food and plants in small urban spaces ☘️

Today's random cultural digression in the Physics of the Solar System lecture was the Chicxulub crater (dinosaur killer) magnetic anomaly map revealing buried structure triggering discussion of Alien vs Predator which also has a buried structure.

Let them eat crumpet?

This is one of the main reasons why we do the bluedot here Jodrell Bank
Huge congratulations to Kay 👏👏👏

I used to have to attend meetings in basement rooms in New York to hear conspiracy theories as nutty as this. But on GB News they're just nodded through.

Very sad news. Worked with Ian on many projects in teaching and outreach. He was a great enthusiast for astronomy and a particularly strong supporter of the public astronomy community.

Our thoughts today, as always, are with all those affected by the tragedy at Hillsborough and the 97 fans who will never be forgotten.

You’ll Never Walk Alone.

Lovely bright fireball over Newcastle & Northumberland last night 🌠 ☄️

Picked-up by SCAMP - a component of the FRIPON network cameras Jodrell Bank, Alston & Ballymaconnell.

UK Fireball Alliance #SpaceRocks

Took the opportunity in my Physics of the Solar System lecture today to revise a bit of the tides content from a few weeks ago with reference to Eid and also news events on recent flooding caused by high tides/winds 🌞🌚🌍