Ben Sykes

Science Communications Professional & Freelance Science Writer #scicomm

[Ben Sykes @jbsyk]

Find 6 minutes of your day to watch this & be persuaded to make a difference 👇 #COP26 #climatechange #ecology #environment #ecosystems

[Elizabeth Wathuti , O.G.W 🇰🇪 @lizwathuti]

Here is my full speech at the #COP26 World Leaders Summit Opening Ceremony with a key message from Earth to COP: "Open your hearts"!

The youth voices at the World Leaders Summit will probably get the least coverage! So I'll upload them here! Share widely!

[Bloodhound LSR @Bloodhound_LSR]

WOW! Our 628mph / 1010kmh film is currently trending on @YouTube in No 24. If you've not yet seen it, put the kettle on, make a brew and enjoy 5 mins of jet car action: https://t.co/HEIt47pwwj

[Ben Sykes @jbsyk]

Catch the Bloodhound film on All 4 now, after broadcast on Saturday evening. One incredible engineering odyssey at the Hakskeen Pan to 1010km/h! @EPSRC #Bloodhound @Bloodhound_LSR #physics #scicomm #Engineering @StuEdmondson @MChapman1050 @Jules_T_ @BLOODHOUND_Edu #speed

[Bloodhound LSR @Bloodhound_LSR]

Who enjoyed watching ‘Building The World’s Fastest Car’ on @channel4 this evening? If you missed it, it’s available to stream on All 4:

https://t.co/hFXffLZdgU

[Ben Sykes @jbsyk]

Here is the definitive closing video on Bloodhound's 628mph final run this trip, prior to heading home, complete with speedo at inset climbing to peak speed in c.50 secs. Nothing short of astonishing. @Bloodhound_LSR #Bloodhound @StuEdmondson @MChapman1050 @Jules_T_ #scicomm19

[Bloodhound LSR @Bloodhound_LSR]

Bloodhound LSR blasts from 0 to 628mph / 1010kmh in 50 seconds https://t.co/HEIt47pwwj #2019HST

[Ben Sykes @jbsyk]

2 min 44 secs of extraordinary footage from today's successful 562mph run on Hakskeen Pan in SA, including closing summary from Andy Green. Don't miss this, gradually approaching 'transonic' speed zone! @Bloodhound_LSR #BloodhoundLSR #2019HST #scicomm #engineering @EPSRC #physics

[Bloodhound LSR @Bloodhound_LSR]

📽️ #BloodhoundLSR, today, reached a new top speed of 562mph / 904kmh as she ripped across the Kalahari Desert racing track as part of her high speed test programme.

#2019HST

https://t.co/XFv7uy3dQj

[Ben Sykes @jbsyk]

In perfect still conditions this morning, Bloodhound reaches 562mph (c. 900kph). What an achievement with "just" a Typhoon engine alone. @Bloodhound_LSR #2019HST @StuEdmondson @MChapman1050 @Jules_T_ #scicomm #engineering #physics #Science @EPSRC

[Bloodhound LSR @Bloodhound_LSR]

562mph! Boom! 🙌🙌🙌

[Ben Sykes @jbsyk]

Bloodhound is half-way to its design top speed of 1000mph! The team achieved 501mph yesterday with some extraordinary footage. #2019HST #BloodhoundLSR @Bloodhound_LSR @EPSRC @Jules_T_ @MChapman1050 @DrBenEvans #engineering #scicomm #physics #science @STEM4Brit #STEM

[Stuart E @stued31]

We did it! 501mph. What a day of emotions. So much happened today. Double parachute test. All went well 👍. Onwards and upwards. @Bloodhound_LSR

[Ben Sykes @jbsyk]

See what Bloodhound's Chief Engineer Mark Chapman has to say about engineering problem-solving on this vehicle at extreme speed. Expect the unexpected & plan for safety. #engineering #2019HST @Bloodhound_LSR #scicomm

[Mark Chapman @MChapman1050]

What I like about @Bloodhound_LSR is that every day for the last 12 years I’ve been presented with a new problem to solve... what I love about @Bloodhound_LSR is I can share it.. #Engineering (this steel was folded by airflow from the front wheels at 800kmh) #2019HST

[Ben Sykes @jbsyk]

BBC News - Bloodhound goes faster still at 491mph https://t.co/sc9OmKbYaY

[Ben Sykes @jbsyk]

Extraordinary! Bloodhound hit 491mph peak speed today out on Hakskeen Pan in South Africa, though suffering minor damage at the rear end from front wheel debris. Engineering problem-solving at the extremes.. #scicomm #bloodhoundlsr @Bloodhound_LSR #2019HST #Engineering #Science

[Stuart E @stued31]

Who wants to see @Bloodhound_LSR up really close when it screams past at 491mph? This is the best video yet!!!!

[Ben Sykes @jbsyk]

Bloodhound reached 461mph today, with single slowing parachute deployment for the second time. Follow #2019HST for more. @AcademicChatter #BloodhoundLSR #scicomm #STEMeducation @OllieMarriage @Jules_T_ #Engineering #Science #technology #physics

[BLOODHOUND Education @BLOODHOUND_Edu]

Can we please get #2019HST #BloodhoundLSR trending? https://t.co/z5QdULXXhR

[Prof Ben Evans @DrBenEvans]

More epic stuff from #HakskeenPan - that performance modelling mentioned in the vid which was “spot on” was done at @SUEngineering using @MATLAB

[Stuart E @stued31]

Latest news on our progress. @Bloodhound_LSR

Bloodhound car ramps up its speed to 461mph
https://t.co/cWa6DiQzAm

[Ben Sykes @jbsyk]

The combination of Nammo's rocket configuration underneath the Typhoon engine, hopefully in the record-breaking runs on the next visit to SA, will be the power that pushes Bloodhound to 763mph & beyond. #2019HST @Bloodhound_LSR @BLOODHOUND_Edu #BloodhoundLSR

[Ben Sykes @jbsyk]

One of the best shots so far of the afterburn from the Typhoon engine on Bloodhound - much more dramatic on the desert of Hakskeen Pan in the Northern Cape than it was at Newquay Airport! @Bloodhound_LSR #2019HST @DrBenEvans #BloodhoundLSR @BLOODHOUND_Edu

[Stuart E @stued31]

This is @Bloodhound_LSR doing a Reheat/afterburner max acceleration start........

[Prof Ben Evans @DrBenEvans]

Getting lots of incredible data off @Bloodhound_LSR during #2019HST, the job now is to calibrate it and validate it... #engineering #NotTrivial

[Bloodhound LSR @Bloodhound_LSR]

🎥 #BloodhoundLSR CEO @WarhurstIan explains why Run Profile 2 and 3 made day 11 the most exciting day yet on the Hakskeenpan 😃🚗🚀 #2019HST

[Bloodhound LSR @Bloodhound_LSR]

#BloodhoundLSR looking stunning in the South African desert sun 😍🚀🚗 #2019HST

[Bloodhound LSR @Bloodhound_LSR]

Bloodhound track - visible from space!

[Ben Sykes @jbsyk]

Bloodhound is now up to 380mph & successful first ever demonstration of slowing parachute. Team getting into sync for World Land Speed record adjudication requirements #2019HST @Bloodhound_LSR #BloodhoundLSR @Jules_T_ @StuEdmondson @MChapman1050

[Bloodhound LSR @Bloodhound_LSR]

🎥 Thursday 31st October 2019

Another hugely successful day of testing for the #BloodhoundLSR team saw the speedometer swing to 380mph, plus the first deployment of the parachute which slows the car from high speeds. (1/7) #2019HST