Just got a result that seems to confirm a theory I had 15 years ago (& couldn't test back then) Only got to test it as I was trying to repeat what looked like a rogue result. Total 'fist in the air' moment Love it on a Friday eve & so glad I got the chance to return to research

We’re delighted to announce Dr Clara Barker 🔬🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 as the new IOP Inclusion and Diversity Representative. Dr Barker says: “I look forward to working with different groups who share a passion for physics but feel they cannot achieve their maximum potential. (1/2) iop.org/about/news/dr-…

It was my pleasure to speak at a Turing+ event yesterday at DSIT. We spoke on how to attract, retain and make the most of our #LGBTQ colleagues in #stem Always nice to see Dr. Alfredo Carpineti 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ of Pride In STEM& the Royal Society of Chemistry as well as hear the experiences of Professor Dame Sue Hill and Roz Campion

Well this is exciting! The Cosmic Shambles Network #stem #science

First time at one of the newer Rock Over Climbing centres. Nice to be bouldering back up north 🙂 Nice staff, plenty of climbs and the tunes are awesome. Nice

Some awesome, thoughtful reads on this list from some great scientists and comedians. And a trashy, yet on brand #DnD book from me 😁 Do check out The Cosmic Shambles Network and their great charity work

What looks like a shiny black surface, upon closer inspection, suddenly starts to look like a tiny city that #STORROR could do some great parkour on. Images on a scanning electron microscope at x15k and x25k magnification

Very weird but tonight I should be on #insidethefactory talking about the #science of light with Cherry Healey Amazing to see BBC Two and Voltage TV highlighting #stem folk that don't "look like a scientist" Just hope I didn't say anything silly 😅

Wise words for International Women’s Day ✊ 🙌 🫶 Featuring #ideasworthspreading from Ebinehita Iyere, Janey Starling & Seyi Falodun-Liburd, Donna Patterson, Faith Mwangi-Powell, Dr Clara Barker 🔬🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈, Dr Karen Gurney, Sahar Zand, Dr Julia Shaw.

For #IWD & #BSW24 we're showcasing a selection of the women in STEM featured in our books 👩‍🔬: 🦴 Mary Anning (Science FACTopia!) 🧪 Eunice Newton Foote (How to Teach Grown-Ups About Climate Change) 🧬 Lynn Margulis (Evolution) 🔬 Dr Clara Barker 🔬🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 (Engineers Making a Difference)

Not a bad start to the work day. Thought I'd have a wander around. Not going to lie though, I only have to download a new Assassin's Creed game and I'm thinking 🤔 "I can climb that easy, even with one hand"🤣