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@sarahskyentist

Scientist in Manchester UK. Science Festival Volunteer, many interests including running, swimming, knitting, science. Organiser of Didsbury Scibar since March 2018 www.didsburyscibar.co.uk. Mother to an energetic 7.5 year old son. Migraine warrior.

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez: “A country that always defends human rights and international law, like Spain, earns the respect of the entire world, as has happened in recent weeks.”

07.03.2026 11:52 👍 3083 🔁 609 💬 36 📌 35
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A children's hospital is renamed for Dolly Parton and hopes to transform pediatric care in Tennessee Dolly Parton’s name might inspire full-throated sing-a-longs to her working woman’s anthem “9 to 5,” or evoke memories of thrilling days spent at her Dollywood theme park.

“Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital did not share how much Parton donated as part of the naming announcement. But Matt Schaefer, its president and CEO, said her support would ensure ‘every child who walks through our doors receives the treatment they deserve.’”

GOD BLESS DOLLY PARTON

01.03.2026 02:56 👍 13773 🔁 3024 💬 222 📌 301

I see Nigel "always cheated never defeated" Farage is now trying to stop non UK citizens from voting. This would mean my Irish wife would have no right to vote despite giving 20 years of hard work and taxes to the UK state.

And where does it stop - the unemployed/benefit claimants will be next

01.03.2026 13:43 👍 2123 🔁 527 💬 215 📌 27
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#showmeyourknits just in time for animal week. Finished my annual Easter chicks to raise money for local children's hospice. My school takes part every year. Creme egg included.

27.02.2026 15:43 👍 27 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Subscribed to Awesome Socks and my first pair arrived during #p4a206 which is awesome!

18.02.2026 15:46 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

$4 MILLION!! #P4A2026

15.02.2026 16:52 👍 158 🔁 44 💬 2 📌 3
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I‘ve got nothing other than lol 🤭

09.02.2026 18:30 👍 12 🔁 3 💬 3 📌 0

Great! Could make a gorgeous shawl too :)

11.02.2026 15:15 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Let's just stop with the "I deeply regrets" when you're caught in the Epstein files. You only regret that you got caught. We're not stupid, you perverts.

10.02.2026 13:25 👍 4634 🔁 929 💬 90 📌 38
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I’m in 👍🏼
🧶 #knit #knitsky

10.02.2026 20:51 👍 32 🔁 3 💬 8 📌 0
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🎉 Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science 🔬

On 11 February, we celebrate the important contributions of women to the STEM disciplines.

Find out more about CERN’s #WomenInScience2026, where we feature six scientists: home.cern/news/news/kn...

11.02.2026 08:29 👍 684 🔁 181 💬 12 📌 4

🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer told his Cabinet that they were "strong and united" this morning

"The Prime Minister said that the whole of the Labour Party wants Anas Sarwar to become First Minister and will fight for a Labour Government in Scotland"

10.02.2026 12:35 👍 138 🔁 33 💬 35 📌 5

This brit loves him too. Choked me up <3

11.02.2026 10:07 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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This made me ugly cry 😭

I will never claim that he was perfect…every president in my lifetime has pissed me off for one reason or another.
But…dammit, I’m so tired of the constant feeling of uneasiness and uncertainty 😔

10.02.2026 22:03 👍 14044 🔁 3184 💬 1106 📌 471

Scarf?

11.02.2026 10:01 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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How to Improve the Look of a Knitted Sweater See how you can use different knitting techniques to considerably improve the look of any project you make.

These small adjustments improved the overall look of the sweater quite a bit.
tenrowsaday.com/improvements/

#knitting #knit #knitsky #bskyknits #knitter
#handknit #beginnerknitter #showyourknits
#knitwear #sweaterweather #handmade
#justknitting #cables #yarn #crafts

09.02.2026 23:52 👍 19 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
1. Ben Ogden knitting with dpns and waring a blue hand knit hat.
2. Jessie Diggins wearing a hand-knit sweater with snowy mountains in the background.
3. Adam Runnalls knitting while working out on his exercise bike with the caption "When you need to finish your sweater but also train for the Olympics"

1. Ben Ogden knitting with dpns and waring a blue hand knit hat. 2. Jessie Diggins wearing a hand-knit sweater with snowy mountains in the background. 3. Adam Runnalls knitting while working out on his exercise bike with the caption "When you need to finish your sweater but also train for the Olympics"

I'm amazed at all the extraordinary feats of the Winter #Olympics, things I could never do.
But one ability I do share with many of these Winter Olympians is knitting! 🧶
Read more in my newsletter.
mailchi.mp/intheloopkni...

10.02.2026 00:40 👍 38 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0

Awwww adorable. 😍🥹🫶🏻

#BloodPresureBreak
#AGoodPlace

10.02.2026 10:52 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Report: U.S. added nearly $700 billion to national debt in four months - NewsBreak (The Center Square) – The U.S. government added $696 billion to the national debt over the past four months, borrowing $94 billion in the month of January

STEALING OUR MONEY!

tRumpstein ADDED $696 BILLION TO THE NATIONAL DEBT OVER THE PAST FOUR MONTHS ...

Borrowing $94 billion in January alone!!!

100% of Gross Domestic Product! The HIGHEST PERCENTAGE THE NATIONAL DEBT HAS EVER MADE UP OF GDP WAS 106%, and that was immediately following World War II

10.02.2026 15:03 👍 6840 🔁 3734 💬 653 📌 340

Trump supporters are really going with, "I haven't seen it" in regards to the 38,000 times his name is mentioned in the Epstein files. Yes, 38,000 times. (Source New York Times)

04.02.2026 23:36 👍 4601 🔁 1176 💬 274 📌 76

One lesson from the Epstein–Mandelson affair is that we need to stop routinely rehabilitating political careers after serious scandals.

When politicians knowingly engage in grave ethical wrongdoing, that should permanently end their political careers. Being "talented" should not override that.

04.02.2026 13:08 👍 17840 🔁 3922 💬 788 📌 242
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Stormzy calls reading a ‘superpower’ as he backs accessible books campaign The musician is championing the annual Quick Reads initiative, which will release six short, digestible titles for ‘nonreaders and lapsed readers’ in April for £1 each

Stormzy rocking a wonderful chunky knit talking about reading as a super power ❤️

#knitsky

www.theguardian.com/books/2026/f...

03.02.2026 09:43 👍 8 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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More winter = more woolly knits #knitsky

02.02.2026 18:18 👍 24 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Listen to the story that shaped a generation. Decades after starring in Stand By Me, the film adaptation of THE BODY, Wil Wheaton lends his voice to an all new recording of the audiobook. Pre-order your copy and start listening March 24, 2026.

02.02.2026 19:04 👍 3532 🔁 347 💬 100 📌 42
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👇👇👇👇

02.02.2026 18:10 👍 23062 🔁 8764 💬 510 📌 412
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Love these. I have just finished knitting 2 coffee coasters as gifts.

01.02.2026 12:50 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A zebra rests its head on the back of a baby covered with colorful patchwork blanket, perhaps in playful affection or just loving the softness of blanket. Or both!

A zebra rests its head on the back of a baby covered with colorful patchwork blanket, perhaps in playful affection or just loving the softness of blanket. Or both!

Happy International Zebra Day from these two friends! This zebra and baby rhino are enjoying a patchwork blanket donated by Blankets for Baby Rhinos, a craft group that supports anti-poaching and wildlife orphanages 🧶
www.blanketsforbabyrhinos.org

01.02.2026 03:13 👍 20 🔁 6 💬 1 📌 0
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My first remarks since being arrested last night.

30.01.2026 23:30 👍 25120 🔁 6654 💬 974 📌 281
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Scientists successfully achieve 'permanent disappearance of pancreatic cancer' in new study for cure The team searching for a pancreatic cancer cure included the ‘renowned Dr Mariano Barbacid,' a legend in the cancer research field

The world feels like its on fire, but things like this is why im thankful to be born in this day and age with science advancing like it has been. These are heroes

www.unilad.com/news/health/...

30.01.2026 21:31 👍 6354 🔁 1585 💬 165 📌 131
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Catherine O'Hara, 'Schitt’s Creek' Star and Comedy Legend, Dies at 71 Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71. O'Hara was known for her appearances in movies including 'Beetlejuice' and 'Home Alone', as well as her Emmy-winning role as Moira Rose on the TV sitcom 'Sc...

Grew up with this Canadian icon as SCTV was a big part of our must watch tv. Thanks for all the laughs. Huge loss for 🍁.
Rest Easy Catherine. 😢💔

people.com/catherine-oh...

30.01.2026 18:40 👍 9594 🔁 1194 💬 315 📌 127