Alex O'Brien

@ScienceNelson In such awe of your boy, Sue! My heart breaks for him a little every single time I think of the immense love that has fuelled his journey... to anyone else please support if you can justgiving.com/page/lovisaint…

Final day of Matthew Hollingham’s world’s longest Ironman triathlon. Cycle rethink after three flats this morning so he’s switched to running a marathon… it’s midday. Hence the not too happy expression. Plus his legs are atuned to cycling now. Eek. So close... but he’ll do it.

Tomorrow in Tangier, my son PhD student Matthew Hollingham will complete the world’s longest Ironman triathlon. Four time World Ironman champion Chrissie Wellington says: ‘This is a mindbendingly epic feat.’ All for charity to honour the fiancee he lost in 2023. Links below.

@dklappin @poker_legalus Thank you @poker_legalus for giving us more Lappin musings and anti-brainrot.

Poker writers of all types are starting to feel the effects of AI’s encroachment into the industry so I am especially grateful to @poker_legalus who have extended my contract and will now be commissioning 3 articles from me per month. legaluspokersites.com/author/david-l…

@Thievesbook It’s still one of the coolest places in London :)

I lived round the corner for eight years and loved it (even as it became more and more gentrified) @obrientweet

That river action was so out of line @WSOP

Wsop tag team with @obrientweet! We are going as the “Write-Offs”

We are banning social media access for under 16s. These days kids must find their feet in a world where technology intrudes into every area of their life. I just can’t let that go on anymore. So we’re giving children their childhoods back.

Taking a break from complaining about WSOP reg fees to complain about the choice of red as a dominant background colour in the rotation of graphics for the stream. It’s a very odd decision. All production designers will know that red has the longest wavelength of any colour in the spectrum and that causes a weird focal tug of war for the viewer, forcing their eyes muscles into a constant state of flex and adjustment. There’s also a shifting depth perception which creates a dizzying, straining effect. I really enjoyed Ali and Nick on the heads-up broadcast last night but these streams are starting to give me visual fatigue and I’d bet I’m not the only one.

This made me so emotional. What an incredible mission driven by so much love... Please support @ScienceNelson's son's incredible goal if you can. Donation link here: justgiving.com/page/lovisaint…

📣 Booking deadline extended! You now have until Thursday, 28 May, to secure your place for the workshop Turning your topic into a story. Book now! absw.org.uk/events/turning… 📆 Thursday, 4 June 2026 ⌚14:00-16:30 📍Dana Research Centre and Library, London

Signing line for parents, coaches and kids at the Middle School Nationals in Texas📙

@CrownUpGuy @rayzorfold The j9cc-hand was a sweet dab of magic too.

@rayzorfold Four six suited

My second tourney in 2026… 💪🎉

Poker royalty. 👑🫶🏻

🌟 Meet the #YSWA2026 judging panel. We're enormously grateful to the leading science journalists and communicators lending their expertise to this year's Award. Thank you for your generosity, rigour and care. Read more about our judges 👇 🔗 zurl.co/Zc9Sn #YSWA26

I’ve enjoyed my wee break from regular writing since VSO stopped doing poker. I still have my monthly LUSPS column but open to offers from any outlet who still hires human writers. ✍️ 4-5 SEO unfriendly bangers per month 🚨 Uncensored within reason 🐥 Will do my own promotion

#ABSWmembers 🎯 Pitching Session on Discord Ever wondered how to pitch your ideas to editors? Or how to turn a spark of inspiration into a story that fits the brief? Join us today, Tuesday, 12 May, at 13:30 (UK time), on Discord. 🍵🥪✏️📰zurl.co/KT9XD

5 years ago we had one mission: to show young writers regardless of their background that science communication can be for them. The support of incredible partners like @newscientist is what keeps that message alive, and I couldn't be more grateful.

#ABSWmembers Join us for an informal lunchtime chat with a senior editor — test your pitches, ask questions, and build confidence in your science writing ideas. Next Tuesday, 12 May 🍵🥪✏️📰zurl.co/KT9XD Not an ABSW member yet? Join now! 🔗 zurl.co/2P33s

We have a Saturday earlier time fundraiser. 6pm BST (1pm EST) A $30 donation gets you a shot at a $1000 WSOP Ladies seat.