Barbara Robson
@bjrobson.bsky.social
I don’t listen to much music but yes, the new Florence and the Machine album is living up to the hype.
November 4, 2025 at 8:24 AM
I don’t listen to much music but yes, the new Florence and the Machine album is living up to the hype.
I spent some time trimming our hedge this afternoon and my shoulders are really feeling it. Usually I pay someone to do the gardening and then spend my own time lifting dumbbells. It doesn’t really make sense, does it?
November 2, 2025 at 6:55 AM
I spent some time trimming our hedge this afternoon and my shoulders are really feeling it. Usually I pay someone to do the gardening and then spend my own time lifting dumbbells. It doesn’t really make sense, does it?
Reposted by Barbara Robson
Learn more about Earth science careers and opportunities on this page by Geoscience Australia: https://www.ga.gov.au/about/earth-science-week/earth-science-and-the-next-generation-of-earth-scientists-will-shape-our-future
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October 16, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Learn more about Earth science careers and opportunities on this page by Geoscience Australia: https://www.ga.gov.au/about/earth-science-week/earth-science-and-the-next-generation-of-earth-scientists-will-shape-our-future
#EarthScienceWeek #Geoscience #EarthScienceWeek2025
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Here’s a cool bower bird bower near my on-site cabin at AIMS in Townsville.
October 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Here’s a cool bower bird bower near my on-site cabin at AIMS in Townsville.
I’m starting HRT on Monday. I’m very hopeful that it will improve my sleep and focus, neither of which have been good lately.
September 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I’m starting HRT on Monday. I’m very hopeful that it will improve my sleep and focus, neither of which have been good lately.
Reposted by Barbara Robson
Congratulations to Academy Fellow Professor David Andrew Keith who has been awarded the 2025 International Cosmos Prize in recognition of his pioneering work in ecosystem conservation, including the establishment of the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems and Global Ecosystem Typology 2.0.
The Prizewinner 2025 | International Cosmos Prize | Expo '90 Foundation
www.expo-cosmos.or.jp
August 21, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Congratulations to Academy Fellow Professor David Andrew Keith who has been awarded the 2025 International Cosmos Prize in recognition of his pioneering work in ecosystem conservation, including the establishment of the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems and Global Ecosystem Typology 2.0.
Reading two good books at the moment. “Shadow and Betrayal” as an ebook and “House of Suns” as an audiobook.
August 16, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Reading two good books at the moment. “Shadow and Betrayal” as an ebook and “House of Suns” as an audiobook.
Bluesky has apparently decided I want to see dick pics today. Is that because of the tentacle sculpture by the sea from my last post? Have blocked the dick pic accounts and upvoted some more kitten pic and otter pic accounts.
August 14, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Bluesky has apparently decided I want to see dick pics today. Is that because of the tentacle sculpture by the sea from my last post? Have blocked the dick pic accounts and upvoted some more kitten pic and otter pic accounts.
Reposted by Barbara Robson
We are looking for interns, if you know any late-stage PhD types interested in science policy.
THE AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE (APR - 2847) - APR.Intern
aprintern.org.au
August 8, 2025 at 4:58 AM
We are looking for interns, if you know any late-stage PhD types interested in science policy.
The Strand Ephemera is on in Townsville currently.
July 31, 2025 at 11:11 AM
The Strand Ephemera is on in Townsville currently.
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Watertrust Australia is seeking a Program Manager - Initiatives to assist them in building trust, fostering collaboration, and finding common ground to improve water and catchment policy decision-making across Australia.
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Program Manager - Initiatives
Watertrust Australia - Canberra, ACT
nrmjobs.com.au
July 28, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Watertrust Australia is seeking a Program Manager - Initiatives to assist them in building trust, fostering collaboration, and finding common ground to improve water and catchment policy decision-making across Australia.
nrmjobs.com.au/jobs/2025/20...
nrmjobs.com.au/jobs/2025/20...
I tried out Baldur’s Gate 3 on N’s computer while in Canberra, and was very tempted to buy a copy of my own. But I don’t have a computer of my own that I can play it on (just a personal iPad and a work laptop), and it’s not so tempting as to be worth buying a computer or PS5.
July 28, 2025 at 8:36 AM
I tried out Baldur’s Gate 3 on N’s computer while in Canberra, and was very tempted to buy a copy of my own. But I don’t have a computer of my own that I can play it on (just a personal iPad and a work laptop), and it’s not so tempting as to be worth buying a computer or PS5.
Just realised how easy it will be for motivated state actors to engage in data poisoning to influence outputs of AI LLMs. Start by setting up or capturing hundreds of “peer reviewed” journals for legitimacy and fill them with AI generated content that looks credible but pushes your narrative.
July 13, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Just realised how easy it will be for motivated state actors to engage in data poisoning to influence outputs of AI LLMs. Start by setting up or capturing hundreds of “peer reviewed” journals for legitimacy and fill them with AI generated content that looks credible but pushes your narrative.
Reposted by Barbara Robson
Are you a top US-based scientist wanting to relocate to Australia? We are now calling for formal applications from both Australian and non-Australian citizens based in the US whose work is internationally recognised as exceptional.
📅 Applications close: Aug 29, 2025
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📅 Applications close: Aug 29, 2025
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July 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Are you a top US-based scientist wanting to relocate to Australia? We are now calling for formal applications from both Australian and non-Australian citizens based in the US whose work is internationally recognised as exceptional.
📅 Applications close: Aug 29, 2025
🔗 science.org.au/gtap/?utm_so...
📅 Applications close: Aug 29, 2025
🔗 science.org.au/gtap/?utm_so...
So to balance that with a happier post: caught up with Townsville friends yesterday for lunch and a game of Pandemic, which was great. Catching up with these friends always makes me happy.
July 6, 2025 at 6:20 AM
So to balance that with a happier post: caught up with Townsville friends yesterday for lunch and a game of Pandemic, which was great. Catching up with these friends always makes me happy.
Spent hours today out shopping for things that I could have bought online, cheaper, in half an hour. Failed to find 1 of the 4 items that I went out for (shoes that fit) and had to drive to a second shopping centre for another. Thought I was doing the right thing, but I don’t think it was worth it.
July 6, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Spent hours today out shopping for things that I could have bought online, cheaper, in half an hour. Failed to find 1 of the 4 items that I went out for (shoes that fit) and had to drive to a second shopping centre for another. Thought I was doing the right thing, but I don’t think it was worth it.
I don’t know about you, but my Facebook feed is full of schadenfreude clickbait. My Bluesky feed is of positive social action and cute animals.
June 26, 2025 at 8:11 AM
I don’t know about you, but my Facebook feed is full of schadenfreude clickbait. My Bluesky feed is of positive social action and cute animals.