Αlex Pµdney

[Αlex Pµdney @SynBioAlex]

You only need to scroll Twitter or LinkedIn for a few mins to find that AI generated images are already being used by big-name institutions to help promote and communicate their work; someone is eventually going to make it reliably (and profitably) work for journal authors 🚀

[Αlex Pµdney @SynBioAlex]

It seems that Frontiers paper with the AI generated images has already been retracted, but here's a 🌶 counterpoint: what if the authors are actually trailblazing a new era of illustration in scientific publications, but their attempt was just lazy?

https://t.co/HU4qKyhZRF

[Αlex Pµdney @SynBioAlex]

@CRPudney

[Nathan Benaich @nathanbenaich]

Today’s review marks a huge step forward for UK spinout founders 🇬🇧

It adopts almost all of the policy reform proposals I made via @spinoutfyi and have been pushing on for 2 years.

A few thoughts on why this is a big day for the ecosystem and UK science&tech below:

[Αlex Pµdney @SynBioAlex]

@ProfTomEllis @mgdurrant Several jurisdictions have ruled AI can't be an inventor on patent applications. However, I don't see why a human couldn't patent an AI-assisted invention, provided it meets the usual requirements (not a lawyer).

[Αlex Pµdney @SynBioAlex]

Congratulations Professor! Fantastic technology! How long before one of these crops up on one of those Police reality shows? I'll have my record button at the ready ;)

[Christopher Pudney @CRPudney]

Some more detail on our Spice detection device
https://t.co/ZOjft1AsBE

[Christopher Pudney @CRPudney]

I'm delighted that our paper detailing a device for the instant detection of synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) on pretty much anything is now out.
https://t.co/i7Au7aqza5
We hope this is useful to decrease the flow of SCs in prisons and to identify SCs in vape liquid sold as CBD.

[Αlex Pµdney @SynBioAlex]

@aylesburytc @Talkback_UK Congratulations! As a fan of the duck house, I think it's great to see another of these projects in the local area.. keeping going, carpenters!

[Fabio Crameri @fcrameri]

Scientific colour maps 8.0

https://t.co/ePG4rAY1tK

#useBatlow
#ScientificVisualisation #visualisation #Science #ColourPalette #DataVis #GraphicDesign
#OpenSource #Accessibility #Colour #AcademicCommunityContribution #ACC
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[Αlex Pµdney @SynBioAlex]

Here's a neat review article about energetics, photosynthesis and #synbio. It's a nice reminder of why the first lecture of my undergrad biology degree was on #thermodynamics; because "you don't get owt for nowt"! 🤔🔥https://t.co/HSn6Te58Cl

[Αlex Pµdney @SynBioAlex]

Invention isn't just about the 'aha!' moment 🚀💡 It's about hours of collaboration, brainstorming and iteration that happen behind the scenes. Group invention is where interdisciplinary teams push boundaries to find the novel and inventive #IPstrategy #Innovation

[Αlex Pµdney @SynBioAlex]

@eransomjones

[Αlex Pµdney @SynBioAlex]

@ProfTomEllis @eszter_cs Having done a number of these short-contract postdocs early in my career, I think they should come with very deliberate, goal-orientated mentoring (technical & career) to ensure that the placement is the best-possible springboard to their next job.

[Αlex Pµdney @SynBioAlex]

Majestic bee in my garden just now

[Αlex Pµdney @SynBioAlex]

@aspiceruk

[Tom Ellis @ProfTomEllis]

Caterpillars going wild for this bush in London today. A nice protein-fibre based decoration to make things look seasonal. Perhaps it’s caterpillar Christmas tomorrow

[Maciek Antoniewicz @AntoniewiczLab]

13C Metabolic flux analysis of #Clostridium ljungdahlii illuminates its core metabolism under #mixotrophic growth. No catabolite repression by fructose on the use of CO2/H2. #Autotrophic #metabolism via Wood-Ljungdahl pathway remains dominant. Read more https://t.co/JRbtgbtkZD

[Αlex Pµdney @SynBioAlex]

So I've spent the last few weeks greatly reducing the amount of #caffeine I drink. The final piece of the puzzle has been discovering #rooibos. It's not even a substitute for black tea - it's better; earthy, smoky and yes, you can add milk 😋

[Αlex Pµdney @SynBioAlex]

The authors of a 2016 paper ignore 35 years of R&D to summarise the "current" state of the art by citing work from 1981. The 2016 paper is then cited as source of the same out-of-date statement in more recent work; making it appear current. What then, is the role of peer-review?

[Αlex Pµdney @SynBioAlex]

Just pasting in the DOI is a legit referencing style, right? 😇

[Algenuity @algenuity]

When was the last time you experienced something for the first time? Delegates at #festivalofalgae will be amongst the first in the world to try these delicious, no compromise #vegan bakes, enabled by our white Chlorella! 😋👍

[Algenuity @algenuity]

See you at the @Algae_UK Festival this week! We're bringing delicious #vegan bakes, which all use our versatile white Chlorella to replace the function of eggs and milk in the recipe!