SILVIA GRASSI

Former Researcher Gender/LGBT, Media, Cultural Studies.
Opinions are my own.

[In Otter News.... @In_Otter_News2]

Wise words from Steve...

[VeryBritishProblems @SoVeryBritish]

British man next to me at the hotel breakfast. His wife said, “how are your eggs?” He replied, “well, I wouldn’t say there’s anything particularly wrong with them.” Perhaps the most British praise ever uttered.

[Quite Interesting @qikipedia]

The Navajo people throw a party to celebrate a baby’s first laugh.

[Quite Interesting @qikipedia]

The most downloaded paid app in China is targeted at people living alone and is called Are You Dead? If the user doesn’t confirm that they are alive for two days, the app notifies their emergency contact.

[Puppies & Positivity @Puppieslover]

It’s unhealthy how many times I’ve watched this 😂

[SILVIA GRASSI @silviagrassi84]

@INGBelgique after being on the phone for 40 minutes I thought "ok let's use the chat"...and it is closed! I am speechless @INGBelgique. You have zero shame.

[SILVIA GRASSI @silviagrassi84]

I am calling @INGBelgique. I have been in waiting for 30 minutes. They should be ashamed.

[Quite Interesting @qikipedia]

Word of the Day: SCHEISSENFREUDE (slang) - pleasure derived from watching someone lose their shit.

[VeryBritishProblems @SoVeryBritish]

The weirdest thing about Christmas is how we all food shop as if the supermarkets will be closed for a fortnight from Christmas Eve onwards.

[European Research Council (ERC) @ERC_Research]

In 2025, the successful ERC Starting Grant applicants have 51 different nationalities and will carry out projects in 25 countries. This round of grants is estimated to create some 3,000 jobs within the teams of the new grantees.

More facts and figures 👉 https://t.co/dVRIGSyi5T

[Staff Sergeant Johnson @Colonel_Myway]

It's tough being a mom.

[Quite Interesting @qikipedia]

Word of the Day: AGNOTOLOGY - the study of wilful attempts to spread ignorance.

[European Research Council (ERC) @ERC_Research]

🚀 New ERC Classes video released! Thinking of applying to the open call for ERC Synergy Grants?

Learn how to apply, build your team, and prepare for the evaluation steps.

▶️ Watch now 👉 https://t.co/zFALSKabdc

📥 *New* info for #ERCSyG applicants 👉 https://t.co/19lEmkVVzn

[European Research Council (ERC) @ERC_Research]

Want to know all about ERC grants available this year?

Watch our webinar at 15:00 CEST today to hear from the ERC experts 👉 https://t.co/3hwnOiwgSw

First though, to help you prepare, don't forget to read through the 2026 ERC Work Programme. 👉 https://t.co/e1PVsZQK6i

[European Research Council (ERC) @ERC_Research]

📣 ERC Synergy Grant 2026 call is now open!

Deadline to apply is 5 November 2025

📝 Groups of 2 to 4 researchers
📝 Jointly addressing ambitious problems & bringing together different skills

Application portal 👉 https://t.co/VgKYpDNjae

#ERCSyG #FrontierResearch

[European Research Council (ERC) @ERC_Research]

📣 Ever considered applying for a ERC Starting Grant? The 2026 Call for proposals is now open!

Application portal 👉 https://t.co/I3DsaIKyiH
Information for Applicants 👉 https://t.co/zLkma00sES

Deadline to apply for #ERCStG is 14 October 2025.

[European Research Council (ERC) @ERC_Research]

📢 Open now! The 2025 ERC Advanced Grant call for proposals. 📢

Are you an established Principal Investigator who needs long-term funding to pursue ground-breaking research?

The Advanced Grant could be for you!

Apply by 28 August 2025 👉 https://t.co/RKg8TcPY12

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[EtFelicitoFill @etfelicitofill]

Jo sí que vaig totalment desbordat.

[Quite Interesting @qikipedia]

Across the James Bond films between 1962 and 2021, Bond takes 86 international trips, has 59 sexual liaisons and washes his hands twice. Because of this, researchers believe he is likely to die of acute diarrhea.

[SILVIA GRASSI @silviagrassi84]

We might get to Mars before we reach equality.
https://t.co/2EGGU84M3H