John
@brooksci.bsky.social
Retired lab tech fond of science since Tomorrow’s World with Raymond Baxter. Occasional Boro fan #UTB, walking footballer, tea room hiker, small garden, Started piano at 65, life-long learner. #Dogs #Cats #film #science #walking #RNIB #Humanist #gardener
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Wake up and smell the coffee on #NationalCoffeeDay! Here are some of the compounds that give coffee its distinctive aroma: www.compoundchem.com/2015/02/17/c... ☕️
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
September 29, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Wake up and smell the coffee on #NationalCoffeeDay! Here are some of the compounds that give coffee its distinctive aroma: www.compoundchem.com/2015/02/17/c... ☕️
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
Sunset silhouette viewed from the riverside stadium last night with Temenos and Transporter bridge
#BlueSkyArtShow #lights #photography
#BlueSkyArtShow #lights #photography
September 26, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Sunset silhouette viewed from the riverside stadium last night with Temenos and Transporter bridge
#BlueSkyArtShow #lights #photography
#BlueSkyArtShow #lights #photography
Beautiful view today of Roseberry Topping as seen from the Kings Head at Newton Under Roseberry. #photography #nature #yorkshire #hillside
September 22, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Beautiful view today of Roseberry Topping as seen from the Kings Head at Newton Under Roseberry. #photography #nature #yorkshire #hillside
The river Leven meandering through Low Green at Great Ayton North Yorkshire is a perfect spot for picnics, dog walks and just appreciating the British countryside and village life.
Bonus fact -The velvetine rabbit is only yards away #river #nature #countryside #Ayton
Bonus fact -The velvetine rabbit is only yards away #river #nature #countryside #Ayton
September 22, 2026 at 4:13 PM
The river Leven meandering through Low Green at Great Ayton North Yorkshire is a perfect spot for picnics, dog walks and just appreciating the British countryside and village life.
Bonus fact -The velvetine rabbit is only yards away #river #nature #countryside #Ayton
Bonus fact -The velvetine rabbit is only yards away #river #nature #countryside #Ayton
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September 21, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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The latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics by @compoundchem.com takes a look at how plants defend themselves from caterpillars —and how some caterpillars fight back: cen.acs.org/biological-c...
#chemsky 🧪
#chemsky 🧪
August 12, 2026 at 11:22 AM
The latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics by @compoundchem.com takes a look at how plants defend themselves from caterpillars —and how some caterpillars fight back: cen.acs.org/biological-c...
#chemsky 🧪
#chemsky 🧪
The hydraulics of the Tees barrage look awesome in close up. Built in 1995 to prevent flooding and regulate tidal flows, it also includes an international class white water course . #Tees #river #engineering
September 21, 2026 at 5:07 PM
The hydraulics of the Tees barrage look awesome in close up. Built in 1995 to prevent flooding and regulate tidal flows, it also includes an international class white water course . #Tees #river #engineering
Swans at Tees barrage today with fully grown cygnets and a Canadian goose tagging along #photography #birds #Tees #river
September 21, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Swans at Tees barrage today with fully grown cygnets and a Canadian goose tagging along #photography #birds #Tees #river
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"Signs of Fascism" originated in my town. (Sequim, WA) I filmed it. I remember getting a call, "hey your video got 5,000 views." By the end of the day it had 60K. Over 100K in a few days from just one platform. Then my DM blew up! Everyone wanted to replicate the signs. Nice to see the signs today.
September 19, 2026 at 10:09 PM
"Signs of Fascism" originated in my town. (Sequim, WA) I filmed it. I remember getting a call, "hey your video got 5,000 views." By the end of the day it had 60K. Over 100K in a few days from just one platform. Then my DM blew up! Everyone wanted to replicate the signs. Nice to see the signs today.
The hills between Carlton and Chop Gate are so picturesque I’m sure the Teletubbies must have lived here 😀 #northyorkshire #photography #countryside
September 19, 2026 at 9:23 PM
The hills between Carlton and Chop Gate are so picturesque I’m sure the Teletubbies must have lived here 😀 #northyorkshire #photography #countryside
Spotted this bird of prey yesterday in Saltburn North Yorkshire. Might it be a sparrow hawk ?. #birds #photography #saltburn #yorjshire
September 19, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Spotted this bird of prey yesterday in Saltburn North Yorkshire. Might it be a sparrow hawk ?. #birds #photography #saltburn #yorjshire
September 19, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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It's possible to see meteors on any night, even outside of major meteor shower periods, you just have to be lucky ! This morning the Budle Bay Meteor Cam logged 9 meteors between 00:25 and 02:45. 💫
You can view the LIVE Meteor Cams here...
www.youtube.com/@Northumberl...
#Meteors #Astronomy
You can view the LIVE Meteor Cams here...
www.youtube.com/@Northumberl...
#Meteors #Astronomy
September 18, 2026 at 7:50 PM
It's possible to see meteors on any night, even outside of major meteor shower periods, you just have to be lucky ! This morning the Budle Bay Meteor Cam logged 9 meteors between 00:25 and 02:45. 💫
You can view the LIVE Meteor Cams here...
www.youtube.com/@Northumberl...
#Meteors #Astronomy
You can view the LIVE Meteor Cams here...
www.youtube.com/@Northumberl...
#Meteors #Astronomy
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What is a Rube Goldberg machine and why is it so fascinating?
September 15, 2026 at 3:25 PM
What is a Rube Goldberg machine and why is it so fascinating?
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September 15, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Grey Heron fishing alongside the river Nidd as it meanders through Knaresborough in North Yorkshire offering ample brown trout and grayling. #photography #birds #fishing #Yorkshire
September 15, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Grey Heron fishing alongside the river Nidd as it meanders through Knaresborough in North Yorkshire offering ample brown trout and grayling. #photography #birds #fishing #Yorkshire
Colourful boats moored in the river Nidd in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. We even spotted a grey heron as we rowed toward the stone viaduct built in 1851 which carries the Harrogate train to Leeds and beyond. #photography #river #Yorkshire
September 14, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Colourful boats moored in the river Nidd in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. We even spotted a grey heron as we rowed toward the stone viaduct built in 1851 which carries the Harrogate train to Leeds and beyond. #photography #river #Yorkshire
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GOOGLE MAPS SHOWS YOU STREETS. THIS WEBSITE SHOWS YOU THE MOVIE SCENES FILMED ON THEM.
it's called Movie Scene Map → moviescenemap.com
15,716 real filming locations. 166 countries. one map.
click any pin. see what was filmed there.
it's called Movie Scene Map → moviescenemap.com
15,716 real filming locations. 166 countries. one map.
click any pin. see what was filmed there.
Movie Scene Map — Where Films & TV Series Were Actually Filmed
A free interactive map of real filming locations, built from Wikidata, plus the real places video games are set in. Search a title to see where it was shot, or a place to see what was made there.
moviescenemap.com
September 5, 2026 at 3:54 PM
GOOGLE MAPS SHOWS YOU STREETS. THIS WEBSITE SHOWS YOU THE MOVIE SCENES FILMED ON THEM.
it's called Movie Scene Map → moviescenemap.com
15,716 real filming locations. 166 countries. one map.
click any pin. see what was filmed there.
it's called Movie Scene Map → moviescenemap.com
15,716 real filming locations. 166 countries. one map.
click any pin. see what was filmed there.
#BlueSkyArtShow #Minimal #photography
Even the oil tankers leaving the Tees look small and distant in this picture of Redcar beach on the North East coast of England
Even the oil tankers leaving the Tees look small and distant in this picture of Redcar beach on the North East coast of England
September 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM
#BlueSkyArtShow #Minimal #photography
Even the oil tankers leaving the Tees look small and distant in this picture of Redcar beach on the North East coast of England
Even the oil tankers leaving the Tees look small and distant in this picture of Redcar beach on the North East coast of England
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Cumulus, cirrus, stratus - where did these words come from? And how did people describe clouds before those words existed?
Here's Kieran chatting about the language of clouds!
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#earth-science #SciComm 🧪
Here's Kieran chatting about the language of clouds!
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#earth-science #SciComm 🧪
September 3, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Cumulus, cirrus, stratus - where did these words come from? And how did people describe clouds before those words existed?
Here's Kieran chatting about the language of clouds!
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#earth-science #SciComm 🧪
Here's Kieran chatting about the language of clouds!
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#earth-science #SciComm 🧪
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This week is the start of a new school year here in the UK. So I've updated my mapping document, linking over 120 infographics to curriculum topics!
View and download here: wp.me/p4aPLT-8Ty
#ITeachChem #ChatChemistry
View and download here: wp.me/p4aPLT-8Ty
#ITeachChem #ChatChemistry
September 1, 2026 at 3:31 PM
This week is the start of a new school year here in the UK. So I've updated my mapping document, linking over 120 infographics to curriculum topics!
View and download here: wp.me/p4aPLT-8Ty
#ITeachChem #ChatChemistry
View and download here: wp.me/p4aPLT-8Ty
#ITeachChem #ChatChemistry
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There is no one better at calling out #TrumpsCorruptionCostsUS than Bobby De Niro. He has this administration pegged as well as Congress and SCOTUS. ‘The Executive has descended into a cesspool of corruption, stupidity and cruelty.’ You’ll want to watch this, it’s pure🔥🔥💥💥💥
August 26, 2026 at 6:04 PM
There is no one better at calling out #TrumpsCorruptionCostsUS than Bobby De Niro. He has this administration pegged as well as Congress and SCOTUS. ‘The Executive has descended into a cesspool of corruption, stupidity and cruelty.’ You’ll want to watch this, it’s pure🔥🔥💥💥💥
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"I stand with you, I am your brother": Legendary actor Richard Gere supports Ukrainians and recites a poem by Ukrainian poet Yuriy Izdryk.
August 20, 2026 at 4:08 AM
"I stand with you, I am your brother": Legendary actor Richard Gere supports Ukrainians and recites a poem by Ukrainian poet Yuriy Izdryk.
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41 years ago, Carl Sagan gave a clear and elegant explanation of the science behind global warming.
August 14, 2026 at 2:21 AM
41 years ago, Carl Sagan gave a clear and elegant explanation of the science behind global warming.