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Sam Langford

1 year

So, just a tentative wee thing to see who wants to come join I've made a Discord server, Sam's Sigh-ence Corner, a place for science chat, streaming info & stupid nonsense Especially as this site goes to shit, I'm looking for something new Come hang out

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

3 years

Its standard practice to not refer to "mum's and dad's" when working with kids As much as homophobes & transphobes want to latch on to this, it includes kids in care, kids who are bereaved, kids who are living in all sorts of circumstances that aren't just "mum & dad"

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5 years

I know the news wants to talk about Harry & Megan But yesterday the government voted to get rid of Erasmus+, remove child refugees rights & said no to aligning with EU standards on workers rights Don't be blinded by irrelevant Royals, the government is bulldozing the country

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3 years

Don't make fun of someone's hobby, no matter how boring or unappealing it might be to you If someone has joy in something, let them have joy in it. Better yet, share in their joy As a kid (and then an adult) who was made fun of for birdwatching, I can tell you it fucking hurts

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Sam Langford

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3 years

Whenever anyone talks about cancel culture or the things they can't say in comedy, always point to this from James Acaster 👇👇👇

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"Cancel culture could wipe out comedy" says Maureen Lipman

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Sam Langford

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3 years

How time flies. Happy birthday to the large boulder the size of a small boulder

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5 years

Large boulder the size of a small boulder is completely blocking east-bound lane Highway 145 mm78 at Silverpick Rd. Please use caution and watch for emergency vehicles in the area.

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Sam Langford

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3 years

Is it really that hard to be inclusive? Is it really that hard to think about others having different circumstances? They say "But think about the children!", when in reality they don't give a fuck about kids in situations different from "the norm"

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Sam Langford

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3 years

Has anyone else found that over the last 16 months they have become unable to relax, even remotely? And not in a "I'm always working" sort of way In the "I'm trying to relax but my brain just won't let me" sort of way

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Sam Langford

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5 years

A note for fellow #scicomm -ers Using phrases like... "It's basic chemistry" "You learn that stuff in high school" "You should know this" ...Is so exclusionary Never assume knowledge, of your audience or of fellow presenters!! Everyone has a different background & experience

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Sam Langford

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5 years

I experienced a really nasty side of Twitter this evening and am a little bit shaken. If anyone would like to send on nice pics of their dogs, cats or science I would very much appreciate it. 🐩🐱

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Sam Langford

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2 years

I see Ricky Gervais is, as usual, back on his bullshit

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Sam Langford

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3 years

Just did a bad thing Please meet Prudence, or Prue for short. Coming to live with us from Wednesday, I am so ridiculously in love

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Sam Langford

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5 years

Over 200 responses of doggos, cats and endless other amazing wee creatures. I am overwhelmed hah. Thank you each and everyone of you. Here is my Penny who says thanks for cheering her dad up.

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Sam Langford

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3 years

Regular reminder that you don't need a PhD or a Masters to be successful in science communication Anyone who tells you otherwise, is talking out their arse

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Sam Langford

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5 years

The walrus ending of episode 2 of #OurPlanet is the saddest wildlife sequence I've ever seen. Fuck

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

5 years

When the bad days come, and they do a lot, I like to remember this quote from @matthaig1 and The Truth Pixie. Genuinely think is my favourite line in any book ever. The illustrations from Chris Mould are amazing too.

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

5 years

Tomorrow starting at 9am, we are running a Global Science Show. Almost 100 scientists over 9 hours posting using #ScienceFromHome , from Sydney to LA. Follow along to bring a little science into your homes, put smiles on faces & escape from the madness of the world Please RT

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

4 years

So its #NationalComingOutDay and it's time for me to say something Hi, I'm Sam and I am #BiInSci It's taken a lot of time to know who I am and to feel able to say it, but visibility is important. I'm proud of who I am, today and every day. 🏳️‍🌈

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

4 years

So, scary but exciting news I handed in my notice today, meaning in a few weeks time I am heading out into the world of freelance #scicomm I will be offering training courses, consultancy & my own events for public audiences RT & tell your friends!

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

4 years

I might well be biased, but Scotland is the most beautiful country in the world 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

2 years

Happy 3rd birthday to the large boulder the size of a small boulder!

San Miguel Sheriff

@SheriffAlert

5 years

Large boulder the size of a small boulder is completely blocking east-bound lane Highway 145 mm78 at Silverpick Rd. Please use caution and watch for emergency vehicles in the area.

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Sam Langford

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4 years

Paperwork signed, mortgage sorted and keys handed over You're looking at two very happy and very relieved home owners

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Sam Langford

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5 years

It's a bad #mentalhealth day, woo! I'd appreciate pictures of dogs, cats or any other cute creatures you'd like to share

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Sam Langford

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3 years

I'm sorry, but just look at her

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Sam Langford

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4 years

Did you know that 50% of Scottish households dont own a laptop, & just 20% own a desktop PC? Over 90% of young people access the web using a mobile phone Whilst probably not surprising statistics, it's important to remember that digital skills aren't as widespread as you think

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

4 years

I had to pull out of an event coming up this week I gave over a weeks notice & apologised profusely The organiser didn't acknowledge my email & has unfollowed me Event organisers - please don't be a dick when your guests have to take care of themselves

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

2 years

A few years ago I tweeted about having a panic attack at work The next day, management attempted to address it, & scolded me for tweeting about it rather than approaching someone for help. And then proceeded to scold me generally for my social media use Don't EVER do this

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

3 years

She is honestly so beautiful

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

5 years

So, the chances of social distancing is increasing due to #COVID19 So I have an idea to utilise twitter for SciComm A social media science show Each account does a demo/explains a concept and then signposts to a new person or account A global effort of #scicomm Who's in?

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

1 year

Just secured us James Acaster tickets on today of all days and so I think it's time to remind everyone of this gem

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

3 years

If you're cisgender, please take a moment to consider whether you need to retweet (or QT) the latest vile stuff from the author who must not be named Newsflash, you don't. Please just unfollow her and stop giving her attention

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

3 years

This tweet is brutally attacking me

Sebastian Bae

@SebastianBae

3 years

Literally every weekend.

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Sam Langford

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3 years

It was a very big and stressful journey home for such a small puppy But she's here

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

4 years

A major thing a lot of science communicators need to be better at doing, is stopping underestimating kids Young people can grasp complex ideas, they like learning new big words and they are easily brought along If they don't understand, that's on you. It's never on them

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

4 years

Phrases to strike out of your #scicomm vocabulary - "Obviously" - "As you can see" - "You'll know that" - "It's a bit complicated" Feel like you need to say that last one? Why not try - "That might sound complicated, but don't worry we're going to break it down together!"

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

3 years

I really wish that scicommers would stop wearing lab coats at times when you don't need them Lab coats are PPE, and when you wear them outside of a lab setting you're giving a false impression of what a scientist does It perpetuates stereotypes, its unhelpful, please stop

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Sam Langford

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3 years

So, this has happened. Genuinely stunned

National Diversity Awards

@ndawards

3 years

Congratulations to Sam Langford @scottishscicomm who has been nominated for the Positive Role Model (LGBT) Award at The National Diversity Awards 2021. To vote please visit #NDA21 #Nominate #VotingNowOpen

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

5 years

What an absolutely delightful surprise to come home to after a weekend away It's a postcard from @bunsenbernerbmd , with a massive pawprint from the science dog himself. Thank you so much for this awesome gift and for having me on @sciencepawdcast For science, cuteness & empathy

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Sam Langford

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3 years

Recently I've discovered the joy that is cauliflower, after hating it as a kid and struggling to ever go near it Tonight I made spicy cauliflower soft shell tacos, with horseradish, lime and a cashew crema I'm genuinely in love

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

4 years

All employers really need to start including a salary on every single advert they put out "Competitive" doesn't pay the bills and quite honestly, it says a lot about you and the potential workplace environment

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

7 years

@Mailonlinepics Hi. Thanks for asking but definitely not. Would rather I wasn't in any way associated with an outlet that promotes hate. @StopFundingHate

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Sam Langford

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3 years

Adult life is just a constant cycle of doing the dishes, taking the bins out and hanging up clothes There is nothing else

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

3 years

Still too fucking high You either care about human rights for everyone, or you don't give enough of a fuck to unfollow a bigot who is contributing to a hate campaign Add them to a list if you care enough to follow what they say There's also other people too many of you follow

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

4 years

I'm sorry but if you're having to tell students not to go to bars, then the bars shouldn't be fucking open

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

3 years

I know you're all sick to death of these, but honestly, there is nothing else going on right now. No thoughts, only puppy Please enjoy

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

4 years

If you're a teacher in the UK on the lookout for a scientist to do a remote talk, give resource ideas or something similar, give me a shout It just so happens I run a #GlobalScienceShow with 100s of scientists who might be able to help #schoolclosures #edutwitter #ASEChat

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

4 years

Dear fellow straight white men in science, I hope this finds you well? Just getting in touch about a small issue Can you get your fucking act together? It would be great to have this wrapped up by last Monday Any questions, dont hesitate to do the reading yourself Cheers Sam

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

3 years

Is this the same Queen who lobbied government for Climate law exemptions?

COP26

@COP26

3 years

📢 NEWS: We are pleased to announce that Her Majesty The Queen will be attending #COP26 . @RoyalFamily | #TogetherForOurPlanet

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Sam Langford

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3 years

Some will say he posts about his puppy too much Such people don't deserve to see adorable dogs in knitted jumpers Its sweater weather!

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Sam Langford

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3 years

I have betrayed her little trust

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Sam Langford

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3 years

I hate this sort of journalism People who haven't been able to buy clothes for months because of being priced out at other outlets have to go and buy new clothes from the budget retailer who refused to go online We can't call for shops to open and then be annoyed when folks go

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Shoppers in Glasgow have been up since the crack of dawn to get into this Primark store, which opened at 7am. The shopper at the front of the queue said they’d been there since 4.30am.

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

5 years

I struggle taking pictures of myself. Self esteem was destroyed over the past 3 years with anxiety surrounding weight gain & what other people think But now I say, fuck it. Lifes too short to worry about aesthetic on behalf of others It's time for a wedding with good friends

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

5 years

So my mum just called. Our 17 year old springer spaniel Sam (he's a rescue) has kidney failure and will be put to sleep soon. Fuck As if sensing the grief, Penny jumped up to lay on me. We genuinely do not deserve dogs, they give so much and take so little ❤️

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

5 years

Well this can get in the fucking bin, and then we will set the bin on fire and throw it down a ditch 🚮🔥

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Sam Langford

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4 years

What's your favourite photograph of you from 2020? Here's mine

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

5 years

Good morning and welcome to the Global Science Show We have a jam packed day with almost 100 contributors We're heading down under at 09.05am GMT to meet @DrGrahams Follow along at the hash tag #ScienceFromHome and RT, comment, question and help create a buzz

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Sam Langford

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3 years

Unsolicited tick pic

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Sam Langford

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4 years

Trying not to get too angry whilst reading about the #BrexitDeal The choice to not participate in Erasmus will have an impact on so many. The rich will still get opportunities, the working class, for whom Erasmus was so important, will miss out So ridiculously selfish

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Sam Langford

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5 years

Anyone teaching kids about #COVID19 and its impacts? Id love to know #scicomm approaches people are taking. In my experience, too often we shield children from things like this, when we should be educating and informing to help.

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

5 years

Creating an indoor cloud by pouring warm water on to a barrel of liquid nitrogen. The rapid temperature change causes a "cloud" to be formed

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Sam Langford

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4 years

Hey UK folk(and those in GMT)! If I were to put together a virtual Science Pub Quiz, would you play? Probably done via Zoom or Kahoot

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3 years

I own the world's most photogenic dog I mean, seriously!?

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Sam Langford

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3 years

Ok, but hear me out on this one Dogs are better

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Sam Langford

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7 years

@jk_rowling Vote for the labour candidate in your constituency? Attacking one man when the Tories are literally causing people to starve is ridiculous

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

4 years

A mistake I've made in the past, and advice that bears repeating Please dont wear a lab coat for your #scicomm if it's not required. Unless it's absolutely necessary as PPE, you shouldn't be wearing one PPE is important, reinforcing stereotypes for a cheap gimmick is not

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

4 years

A huge wave of sadness has hit me this afternoon I want this pandemic to end now. I want to go for a beer with friends, wander aimlessly round the shops, go out for dinner, go to the cinema, hug my mum Enough now please

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Sam Langford

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3 years

Lifetime goal going to be achieved next week, I'm performing at the Edinburgh Fringe! Details coming very soon!

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

3 years

I really wish people would stop referring to COVID variants by a location they were found We know that hate crimes against Asian people rose at the start of the pandemic I also fully expect the same to happen again to South Asian folks as long as we keep saying "Indian Variant"

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Sam Langford

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5 years

For #WomenInScience day on 11 Feb, @gsc1 are planning a social media campaign to celebrate #WomenInSTEM in Glasgow & across the UK We're looking for anyone who would like to provide a profile, comprising a photo & 2-3 lines about who you are & what you do Wanna be involved?

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

6 years

@AstroKatie @CERN My absolute favourite thing about @CERN (as well as the groundbreaking physics) was the Animal Shelter for Computer Mice. Made my day

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

4 years

Did the UK government essentially just announce Two for Tuesdays and expect that will make everything better? I'm sure some folk will love a half price Nandos or Zizzis, but is it seriously the best they've got? Utter despair

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

5 years

It's the two year anniversary today of the time I sent a Tunnocks teacake into the Stratosphere from Houston (Renfrewshire) 🚀 One small step for a teacake, one giant leap for confectionary kind 🍪

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

4 years

Once again saying this for the people in the back If you're audience don't understand what you're explaining, that is on you! It is NEVER on them! Don't say "Kids aren't clever enough to understand my topic, I don't like that audience" Get in the bin with that opinion

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Sam Langford

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3 years

Got my first ever "Stick to scicomm" DM today After yesterday's Palestine whataboutery, I've lost any patience So let's make clear shall we? Don't ever tell me what to tweet about I will always talk about injustice & politics, anyone who says to do otherwise can fuck off

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Sam Langford

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3 years

This bird is the smoothest dancer I have ever seen

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3 years

Ball is life

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Sam Langford

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3 years

I have never managed to successfully open Microsoft Teams on the first attempt. It's not possible, and the whole app can get in the fucking bin

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Sam Langford

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3 years

Santa Paws and an adorable helper have arrived early

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Sam Langford

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3 years

Its very tiresome hearing people say that "Everyone is fed up of online events" or "We all can't wait to go back to face to face" What I hear when you say this "I'm happy to forget about an audience for whom online events are essential" Do not forget about this audience!

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Sam Langford

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3 years

Every single person on the train carriage I'm in is wearing a mask Well done Glasgow!

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

1 year

Don't go look at the comments if you'd rather not see an outpouring of bigotry But just next level brilliant responses from the RZSS team here in the face of such unhinged hatred ❤

Edinburgh Zoo

@EdinburghZoo

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Our teams had an incredible day at Edinburgh Pride 🌈 LGBTQ+ colleagues, members and supporters make amazing contributions to saving wildlife. Let's build a community where everyone is welcome 🏳️‍🌈 Together, we can create a world where nature is protected, valued and loved 💛

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Sam Langford

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3 years

Did you know that it is estimated that 2-3% of male sheep have no interest in mating, and appear to be asexual? They are what is known as Wham, Bam, No Thank You Rams

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Sam Langford

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4 years

In your opinion, which animal is the scariest? Not the most deadly, but just one that utterly terrifies you? I have a few, but the cassowary is definitely up there

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3 years

I dunno about you, but from the age of 16, I always heard the same thing "The older you get, the more conservative you get" Whereas I've become so much more left wing Local people should be in charge of their communities, capitalism should burn and the rich should be eaten

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3 years

I've had this Lego set sitting waiting to be built for a few months Today felt like a good day to do it #NationalComingOutDay #EveryoneIsAwesome

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3 years

Yes I am the sort of dog dad with a sling to carry my puppy in Her face may not say so, but she was very content here

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6 years

Yesterday in the Disney store I was left so sad. I heard a wee boy (7/8 years old) saying he really liked and wanted one of the disney princess animator dolls (they are really cool). His dad's response "You absolutely fucking don't, not when you're out with me." @LetToysBeToys

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Sam Langford

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4 years

The sunset tonight in Glasgow is something else Kudos to @f_osis for this photo

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Sam Langford

@samsighs

2 years

Hi @sciencemuseum , how do you justify sponsorship from BP, who just reported a tripling in profits? At a time when energy costs are going to cause homelessness, destitution and death? How does this match with work you do in communities who are going to struggle to heat or eat?

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Sam Langford

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4 years

Well, I definitely shed a tear this morning It would appear that nobody is safe from @Sarah_Cosgriff and her cross stitch wonders First @GlobalSciShow fan art is here and honestly, what an incredible human!

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Sam Langford

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4 years

Because its rearing its head yet again, a reminder that overpopulation being touted as a cause of climate change is racist bullshit We already create enough food and have enough space for everyone Capitalism, overconsumption and unequal distribution of resource is the problem

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3 years

@ScotRail Why are you using your Twitter account against your own staff? You know exactly what you're doing here with this tweet and it's wording

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4 years

Hi, I'm Sam and I'm now officially entirely self employed

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2 years

"A serious party of government does not join picket lines" Translates as "A serious party of government does not give a fuck about workers" The Labour Party do not deserve voters to stand with them, when they won't stand with voters

Pippa Crerar

@PippaCrerar

2 years

Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy repeats warning that Labour MPs on RMT picket lines should expect to be disciplined. "The chief whip will be speaking to them next week and making it very clear that a serious party of Government does not join picket lines." #SundayMorning

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5 years

I mention this all the time but one of my biggest annoyances in #scicomm is people wearing lab coats in situations that don't require labcoats Perpetuation of stereotypes, especially for young kids, only sets us back in trying to increase interest in STEM Just stop it

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5 years

I had a rather frustrating conversation recently on this subject so here's a reminder 💡You don't need a PhD to be a scientist💡 Anyone can be a scientist

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3 years

Hi, me again This number is too high I honestly don't care what your excuses are. This person is a bigot, and the words they write, the people they promote, the ideas they support, are going to get people killed This is not hyperbole, you need to see today's papers

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4 years

Black cast members getting death threats, Brie Larson relentlessly bullied. White male actors : silent. Chris Pratt is called the worst Chris for being a homophobic, animal abuser, & they come out in defense Stop defending shit people. Being "not overtly political" is privilege

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@MarkRuffalo

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You all, @prattprattpratt is as solid a man there is. I know him personally, and instead of casting aspersions, look at how he lives his life. He is just not overtly political as a rule. This is a distraction. Let’s keep our eyes on the prize, friends. We are so close now.

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