Dylan Irvine
@dylanjirvine.bsky.social
Hydrological Scientist at Charles Darwin University, 🇦🇺. Researching groundwater & surface water. Working with ecologists & remote sensing folks. Also love home brewing 🍺, heavy metal 🤘 & recently, 3D printing. Opinions are my own.
This paper about Global Subsidence of #River Deltas looks great, and I'm keen to read it. However, I think it should be illegal to use the word "global" if #Australia is not included. 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Client Challenge
www.nature.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:33 PM
This paper about Global Subsidence of #River Deltas looks great, and I'm keen to read it. However, I think it should be illegal to use the word "global" if #Australia is not included. 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Academia's a funny game. In 2026 I've had a paper accepted (yay) and seen a paper based on an idea I discussed with someone at a conference (boo). It wasn't my idea, but the paper included someone that I've collaborated with in the past. Thought I may have gotten involved. Oh well... #academicsky
January 8, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Academia's a funny game. In 2026 I've had a paper accepted (yay) and seen a paper based on an idea I discussed with someone at a conference (boo). It wasn't my idea, but the paper included someone that I've collaborated with in the past. Thought I may have gotten involved. Oh well... #academicsky
Interesting to see my home town in the news... www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Rare white kangaroos to be sold to prevent overcrowding at wildlife park
White western grey kangaroos are a popular sight in a small wildlife park nestled near the South Australia – Victoria border and some are now being sold.
www.abc.net.au
December 21, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Interesting to see my home town in the news... www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
After using almost an entire roll of gaffer tape in an attempt to keep them together, this is the final state of my shitty Hard Yakka boots after a week's fieldwork in the desert. Utter garbage of a product. Never again 💩🧪
December 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
After using almost an entire roll of gaffer tape in an attempt to keep them together, this is the final state of my shitty Hard Yakka boots after a week's fieldwork in the desert. Utter garbage of a product. Never again 💩🧪
The views are stunning in central Australia. Far from the worst place to do work. As a guide, the Devil's Marbles Hotel is AWESOME! 😎👍
December 11, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The views are stunning in central Australia. Far from the worst place to do work. As a guide, the Devil's Marbles Hotel is AWESOME! 😎👍
I'm a slow learner. Here are 2024 and 2025 photos of my boots that melted during fieldwork (to be fair, in the desert in Nov/Dec). Hard Yakka boots... Never again. 🤬
December 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
I'm a slow learner. Here are 2024 and 2025 photos of my boots that melted during fieldwork (to be fair, in the desert in Nov/Dec). Hard Yakka boots... Never again. 🤬
Man, I listened to 123,888 minutes of music this year. That's 86 days. Wow.
December 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Man, I listened to 123,888 minutes of music this year. That's 86 days. Wow.
Following extreme #water shortages caused by #drought and decades of over extraction, there are serious discussions around evacuating Tehran, a city of 10 million people. theconversation.com/irans-presid... 🧪💧
Iran’s president calls for moving its drought-stricken capital amid a worsening water crisis – how Tehran got into water bankruptcy
Iran’s sprawling cities and irrigated agriculture, along with tight market controls, have left the country vulnerable to drought. There are steps that would help.
theconversation.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Following extreme #water shortages caused by #drought and decades of over extraction, there are serious discussions around evacuating Tehran, a city of 10 million people. theconversation.com/irans-presid... 🧪💧
I normally don't find news from Mars that interesting (I'd prefer that we focus on understanding #Earth), but even I think that lightning on #Mars is very interesting ⚡🧪 www.abc.net.au/news/science...
Sound of lightning captured on Mars — but it's nothing like on Earth
Microphone recordings from NASA's Perseverance rover have turned up more than 50 instances of lightning on the red planet over the past four years, a new study finds.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I normally don't find news from Mars that interesting (I'd prefer that we focus on understanding #Earth), but even I think that lightning on #Mars is very interesting ⚡🧪 www.abc.net.au/news/science...
Wow, we don't deserve Nicola Jokic. youtube.com/shorts/TrOQ8...
Grizzlies bench couldn’t believe Jokić’s pass 🤣
YouTube video by Bleacher Report
youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Wow, we don't deserve Nicola Jokic. youtube.com/shorts/TrOQ8...
Yikes. #CycloneFina in #Darwin brought down some MASSIVE mahogany trees. Blocking two lanes on Lee Point Road.
November 23, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Yikes. #CycloneFina in #Darwin brought down some MASSIVE mahogany trees. Blocking two lanes on Lee Point Road.
Wow, the #water situation in Tehran is dire. 15 million people with very limited water access to. Inefficient irrigation practices and international sanctions are major issues. It's so bad, evacuations are being considered 💧 theconversation.com/irans-capita...
Iran’s capital faces unprecedented water shortages and even possible evacuation. What changes could help?
Iran is suffering huge water shortages. Expert believe there are changes that could help.
theconversation.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Wow, the #water situation in Tehran is dire. 15 million people with very limited water access to. Inefficient irrigation practices and international sanctions are major issues. It's so bad, evacuations are being considered 💧 theconversation.com/irans-capita...
#Groundwater over-extraction action www.livescience.com/planet-earth... 🧪💧
Parts of Arizona are being sucked dry, with areas of land sinking 6 inches per year, satellite data reveals
Groundwater extraction has caused parts of the Willcox Basin to subside by up to 12 feet since the 1950s. New research reveals that some areas sunk by 3 feet in just 4 years.
www.livescience.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
#Groundwater over-extraction action www.livescience.com/planet-earth... 🧪💧
It's meetings and/or needlessly long training courses, am I right #academicsky?
www.popularmechanics.com/science/a691...
www.popularmechanics.com/science/a691...
A Study Reveals the Place Where Time Moves 9% Slower for Humans
There’s a mysterious dilation happening in this location.
www.popularmechanics.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:41 AM
It's meetings and/or needlessly long training courses, am I right #academicsky?
www.popularmechanics.com/science/a691...
www.popularmechanics.com/science/a691...
If Australian govt wants more Australian University students, remove the cap on the funding received for Australian students. It's not rocket surgery Mr Clare. m-economictimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/m.econom...
Australian universities to limit international student enrolments - The Economic Times
m-economictimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org
October 27, 2025 at 10:47 PM
If Australian govt wants more Australian University students, remove the cap on the funding received for Australian students. It's not rocket surgery Mr Clare. m-economictimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/m.econom...
Given the topic of my PhD (groundwater and temperature) I can't believe I've never thought about this. Abandoned onshore gas wells and geothermal energy... So smart (assuming sufficient temps, etc.). 🧪 theconversation.com/geothermal-e...
Geothermal energy has huge potential to generate clean power – including from used oil and gas wells
The Earth’s own heat can be brought up from underground and used as a source of energy that emits almost no greenhouse gases and can operate 24/7 almost anywhere on the planet.
theconversation.com
October 13, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Given the topic of my PhD (groundwater and temperature) I can't believe I've never thought about this. Abandoned onshore gas wells and geothermal energy... So smart (assuming sufficient temps, etc.). 🧪 theconversation.com/geothermal-e...
I'm a scientist... Just keep your #onions in the fridge. Presumably (i.e., my hypothesis) this changes the viscosity of the onion juice. #NoMoreTears. Done.
I've been doing this for years.
Please credit me in the resulting paper 😀🧪
share.google/KyH5qOBp4Vuy...
I've been doing this for years.
Please credit me in the resulting paper 😀🧪
share.google/KyH5qOBp4Vuy...
Crying while cutting onions? Scientists finally reveal how to stop tears with a simple trick | - The Times of India
Scientists have finally unraveled the mystery behind onion tears, revealing a two-stage mist release. Cornell University researchers found that blunt
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October 12, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I'm a scientist... Just keep your #onions in the fridge. Presumably (i.e., my hypothesis) this changes the viscosity of the onion juice. #NoMoreTears. Done.
I've been doing this for years.
Please credit me in the resulting paper 😀🧪
share.google/KyH5qOBp4Vuy...
I've been doing this for years.
Please credit me in the resulting paper 😀🧪
share.google/KyH5qOBp4Vuy...
You can hate his music (and most probably would, if they've ever heard of them) but Les Claypool from #Primus is a really down to Earth dude. This Rick Beato video is great youtu.be/YDdHdKtD-uM?...
The Les Claypool Interview: Primus, South Park, And The Art Of Weird Bass
YouTube video by Rick Beato
youtu.be
October 11, 2025 at 8:23 AM
You can hate his music (and most probably would, if they've ever heard of them) but Les Claypool from #Primus is a really down to Earth dude. This Rick Beato video is great youtu.be/YDdHdKtD-uM?...
This Galah at the Douglas Daly Holiday Park is really enjoying chewing my boots to pieces, so I'm making it work for it...
October 8, 2025 at 11:55 AM
This Galah at the Douglas Daly Holiday Park is really enjoying chewing my boots to pieces, so I'm making it work for it...
While declining a review from an #MDPI journal, I (politely) mentioned that I do not with to publish in or review for MDPI. I asked to be removed from their reviewing register.
I feel like an asshole, but I don't want to keep declining reviews.
What do you think #academicsky? 🧪
I feel like an asshole, but I don't want to keep declining reviews.
What do you think #academicsky? 🧪
October 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM
While declining a review from an #MDPI journal, I (politely) mentioned that I do not with to publish in or review for MDPI. I asked to be removed from their reviewing register.
I feel like an asshole, but I don't want to keep declining reviews.
What do you think #academicsky? 🧪
I feel like an asshole, but I don't want to keep declining reviews.
What do you think #academicsky? 🧪
Happy to see JaVale Magee in the NBL (and sad to see my NBL2 Darwin Salties no longer be a team, boo).
basketnews.com/news-231970-...
basketnews.com/news-231970-...
3-time NBA champion shines in NBL debut, sets a new record
Javale McGee started a new chapter of his career.
basketnews.com
September 29, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Happy to see JaVale Magee in the NBL (and sad to see my NBL2 Darwin Salties no longer be a team, boo).
basketnews.com/news-231970-...
basketnews.com/news-231970-...