Issy Kite 🌻
@issykite.bsky.social
PhD candidate researching pasture nutrition and methane emissions under climate change 🌿 | women’s sports, reading & nature 🧡
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Issy Kite 🌻
@issykite.bsky.social
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Evaluating nutritional quality and methane production from fermentation of pasture forages grown under current and future climate conditions using near-infrared spectroscopy
Context Improved pasture nutritional quality and reduced enteric methane production under current and projected climate conditions are essential for the meat and livestock industry. Legumes and herbs ...
www.publish.csiro.au
Very happy to share the first paper of my PhD has been published ☺️ a study of the effects of climate change during plant growth on ruminant methane emissions (simulated in vitro) 🧪🐄🍀🌿 #science #pastures #agriculture #climatechange #ruminants #phdstudent
www.publish.csiro.au/CP/CP24374
www.publish.csiro.au/CP/CP24374
November 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
November 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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November 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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While the weather was amazing yesterday, we went to a wildlife sanctuary that's just north of Boston. The birds were very active, flitting about from tree to tree and calling to each other.
#photography #bird #nearbynature2025
#photography #bird #nearbynature2025
October 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
While the weather was amazing yesterday, we went to a wildlife sanctuary that's just north of Boston. The birds were very active, flitting about from tree to tree and calling to each other.
#photography #bird #nearbynature2025
#photography #bird #nearbynature2025
October 22, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Great to see Pride Cup at the Swans AFLW ♥️ #swansaflw #aflw #afl #pride
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Sign the Petition- Football Australia: Protect the participation of all women in football. — Flying Bats Football Club
Call on Football Australia to fight discrimination and protect LGBTQIA+ inclusion in football.
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October 12, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Great to see Pride Cup at the Swans AFLW ♥️ #swansaflw #aflw #afl #pride
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“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
October 2, 2025 at 2:56 AM
“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
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King of the Winter. Photo from my collection, ca. 1950s.
October 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
King of the Winter. Photo from my collection, ca. 1950s.
September 27, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️
September 26, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️
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🧵 BREAKING: Gene therapy shows promise in slowing Huntington’s disease progression. A major milestone in neurodegenerative disease research. @uclqsion.bsky.social @ucl-hd.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🧵 BREAKING: Gene therapy shows promise in slowing Huntington’s disease progression. A major milestone in neurodegenerative disease research. @uclqsion.bsky.social @ucl-hd.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Charles Cockell said that “without lions there is life, but without microorganisms there can be no higher life forms” …
Microbial conservation is essential for sustaining ecosystem functions and services | PNAS
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Microbial conservation is essential for sustaining ecosystem functions and services | PNAS
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Microbial conservation is essential for sustaining ecosystem functions and services | PNAS
Microbial conservation is essential for sustaining ecosystem functions and services
www.pnas.org
September 20, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Charles Cockell said that “without lions there is life, but without microorganisms there can be no higher life forms” …
Microbial conservation is essential for sustaining ecosystem functions and services | PNAS
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Microbial conservation is essential for sustaining ecosystem functions and services | PNAS
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
September 20, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Sydney derby in the AFLW this Sunday at Henson Park ♥️🧡 info shared from Swans AFLW Insta #SydneySwans #GWSGiants #AFL #AFLW #Sydney #womenssports
September 19, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Sydney derby in the AFLW this Sunday at Henson Park ♥️🧡 info shared from Swans AFLW Insta #SydneySwans #GWSGiants #AFL #AFLW #Sydney #womenssports
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✨ Paper spotlight ✨
(🧵 1/6) Agricultural disturbance reduces arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal diversity and biomass by excluding specialist species
doi.org/10.1111/nph....
Vahter et al. focus on investigating biomass–diversity relationships in the arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungal group.
(🧵 1/6) Agricultural disturbance reduces arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal diversity and biomass by excluding specialist species
doi.org/10.1111/nph....
Vahter et al. focus on investigating biomass–diversity relationships in the arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungal group.
September 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
✨ Paper spotlight ✨
(🧵 1/6) Agricultural disturbance reduces arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal diversity and biomass by excluding specialist species
doi.org/10.1111/nph....
Vahter et al. focus on investigating biomass–diversity relationships in the arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungal group.
(🧵 1/6) Agricultural disturbance reduces arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal diversity and biomass by excluding specialist species
doi.org/10.1111/nph....
Vahter et al. focus on investigating biomass–diversity relationships in the arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungal group.
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We identified 6 narratives that vary in how French & Dutch 🐄 farmers conceptualise #biodiversity, perceive and value interactions between farming & biodiversity, & define problems & solutions in relation to biodiversity
Paper is led by V. Oostvogels 👉 doi.org/10.1002/pan3...
#dairy #NFF #pluralism
Paper is led by V. Oostvogels 👉 doi.org/10.1002/pan3...
#dairy #NFF #pluralism
August 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM
We identified 6 narratives that vary in how French & Dutch 🐄 farmers conceptualise #biodiversity, perceive and value interactions between farming & biodiversity, & define problems & solutions in relation to biodiversity
Paper is led by V. Oostvogels 👉 doi.org/10.1002/pan3...
#dairy #NFF #pluralism
Paper is led by V. Oostvogels 👉 doi.org/10.1002/pan3...
#dairy #NFF #pluralism
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August 30, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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This is such a lovely piece on Kim Garth and mum Anne-Marie - set to become the first mother-daughter duo to have both featured in a World Cup.
The analysis of Garth’s new ball is interesting too.
The analysis of Garth’s new ball is interesting too.
How Kim Garth crossed – and conquered – the world | cricket.com.au
From Dublin in the '80s to modern-day Melbourne, the Irishwoman's story is one of generations and...
www.cricket.com.au
August 29, 2025 at 8:50 AM
This is such a lovely piece on Kim Garth and mum Anne-Marie - set to become the first mother-daughter duo to have both featured in a World Cup.
The analysis of Garth’s new ball is interesting too.
The analysis of Garth’s new ball is interesting too.
Great game by Roosters last night. Eels put up a strong fight early on #NRLW #RoostersNRLW #EelsNRLW #womenssports
August 24, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Great game by Roosters last night. Eels put up a strong fight early on #NRLW #RoostersNRLW #EelsNRLW #womenssports
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When meadows are as rich and profound as constellations.
Hay making, August, 2025.
Hay making, August, 2025.
August 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
When meadows are as rich and profound as constellations.
Hay making, August, 2025.
Hay making, August, 2025.
Very happy to share the first paper of my PhD has been published ☺️ a study of the effects of climate change during plant growth on ruminant methane emissions (simulated in vitro) 🧪🐄🍀🌿 #science #pastures #agriculture #climatechange #ruminants #phdstudent
www.publish.csiro.au/CP/CP24374
www.publish.csiro.au/CP/CP24374
Evaluating nutritional quality and methane production from fermentation of pasture forages grown under current and future climate conditions using near-infrared spectroscopy
Context Improved pasture nutritional quality and reduced enteric methane production under current and projected climate conditions are essential for the meat and livestock industry. Legumes and herbs ...
www.publish.csiro.au
August 21, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Very happy to share the first paper of my PhD has been published ☺️ a study of the effects of climate change during plant growth on ruminant methane emissions (simulated in vitro) 🧪🐄🍀🌿 #science #pastures #agriculture #climatechange #ruminants #phdstudent
www.publish.csiro.au/CP/CP24374
www.publish.csiro.au/CP/CP24374
Great article from Marnie about the ripple effects of homophobic language being used by sports players #AFL #AFLW
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
Rankine's ban pales in comparison to widespread impact of homophobia
Young LGBTQIA+ Australians are turning away from community sport due to the high prevalence of homophobia, queerphobia and discrimination.
www.abc.net.au
August 21, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Great article from Marnie about the ripple effects of homophobic language being used by sports players #AFL #AFLW
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...