Dr Nathan Kilah
@chemistrynathan.bsky.social
Research Chemist, Senior Lecturer, Science Communicator, Edible Gardener, Beekeeper, Anti-authoritarian, Husband, Dad. I will ❤️ your gardening posts. www.nathankilah.com/science-communication nipaluna/Hobart, lutruwita/Tasmania
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My mom made the cutest persimmon shaped 湯圓 (tang yuan) tonight. (It’s a sweet glutinous rice dessert)
November 28, 2025 at 4:46 AM
My mom made the cutest persimmon shaped 湯圓 (tang yuan) tonight. (It’s a sweet glutinous rice dessert)
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I’m up to the bit in my Third Reich book where the brownshirts forced out every mildly oppositional politician and public servant at every level of government by harassing them and beating them until they resigned (and killing them if they didn’t)
Per The Atlantic, An Indiana Republican isn’t running for re-election because “I’d rather my house not get firebombed” - because Trump is mad he opposed his seat-stealing redistricting plan there. www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
November 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I’m up to the bit in my Third Reich book where the brownshirts forced out every mildly oppositional politician and public servant at every level of government by harassing them and beating them until they resigned (and killing them if they didn’t)
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Once again, hello to every single retailer on earth all of whom have my email address somehow
Hey did you know tomorrow is Black Friday? Just in case you didn't, every business you have ever interacted with in your entire life just emailed and texted to remind you.
November 27, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Once again, hello to every single retailer on earth all of whom have my email address somehow
It does indeed. Nuts to think I saw them play the Hobart Odeon (capacity ~1500 people) 12 months ago. #DoesntMatterIfItsALargeTownOrASmallTown
November 27, 2025 at 10:02 PM
It does indeed. Nuts to think I saw them play the Hobart Odeon (capacity ~1500 people) 12 months ago. #DoesntMatterIfItsALargeTownOrASmallTown
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November 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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I took a look at the blue fabric dye RFK Jr, Joe Rogan et al have been chugging: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Does methylene blue really have wellness benefits or will it just leave you with the blues? | Antiviral
The fabric dye is popular in wellness circles, with a laundry list of claimed benefits – but it also carries serious risks
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I took a look at the blue fabric dye RFK Jr, Joe Rogan et al have been chugging: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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It is not the L-tryptophan in turkey that makes people fall asleep after eating Thanksgiving dinner. Rather, it is the slight dusting of fentanyl in many traditional preparations of sage dressing that causes drowsiness.
November 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
It is not the L-tryptophan in turkey that makes people fall asleep after eating Thanksgiving dinner. Rather, it is the slight dusting of fentanyl in many traditional preparations of sage dressing that causes drowsiness.
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Is this cheese grater conscious? Many users feel they're talking to a real person. Scientists say it's time to consider whether they're onto something.
November 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Is this cheese grater conscious? Many users feel they're talking to a real person. Scientists say it's time to consider whether they're onto something.
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If everything is a top priority, then everything gets done quickly. That's basic management
November 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
If everything is a top priority, then everything gets done quickly. That's basic management
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Stop comparing yourself to people who have support systems.
October 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Stop comparing yourself to people who have support systems.
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Have you met Viola Smith? Truly a legend who lived a glorious 107 years, apparently. if not, here's a sample of her prowess. www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5c_...
Frances Carroll & Her Coquettes Featuring Drummer Viola Smith
YouTube video by verycoolsound
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Have you met Viola Smith? Truly a legend who lived a glorious 107 years, apparently. if not, here's a sample of her prowess. www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5c_...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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DECRA success rate is the lowest in 14 years, since 2012 (1st year the scheme ran).
What a pathetic system we have for supporting new ideas, new people…
DE26: 13.1%
25: 17.9
24: 19.6
23: 15.0
22: 19.7
21: 17.1
20: 16.0
19: 17.2
18: 16.3
17: 16.7
16: 16.4
15: 14.3
14: 13.6
13: 15.6
12: 12.8
What a pathetic system we have for supporting new ideas, new people…
DE26: 13.1%
25: 17.9
24: 19.6
23: 15.0
22: 19.7
21: 17.1
20: 16.0
19: 17.2
18: 16.3
17: 16.7
16: 16.4
15: 14.3
14: 13.6
13: 15.6
12: 12.8
🚨 #DECRA #DE26 announcement:
❗️Outcomes announced publicly for Discovery Early Career Researcher Award 2026❗️
See ARC's RMS for list ➡️ https://rms.arc.gov.au/RMS/Report/Download/Report/a3f6be6e-33f7-4fb5-98a6-7526aaa184cf/285
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❗️Outcomes announced publicly for Discovery Early Career Researcher Award 2026❗️
See ARC's RMS for list ➡️ https://rms.arc.gov.au/RMS/Report/Download/Report/a3f6be6e-33f7-4fb5-98a6-7526aaa184cf/285
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November 25, 2025 at 12:34 AM
DECRA success rate is the lowest in 14 years, since 2012 (1st year the scheme ran).
What a pathetic system we have for supporting new ideas, new people…
DE26: 13.1%
25: 17.9
24: 19.6
23: 15.0
22: 19.7
21: 17.1
20: 16.0
19: 17.2
18: 16.3
17: 16.7
16: 16.4
15: 14.3
14: 13.6
13: 15.6
12: 12.8
What a pathetic system we have for supporting new ideas, new people…
DE26: 13.1%
25: 17.9
24: 19.6
23: 15.0
22: 19.7
21: 17.1
20: 16.0
19: 17.2
18: 16.3
17: 16.7
16: 16.4
15: 14.3
14: 13.6
13: 15.6
12: 12.8
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do you have any idea how much you have to piss somebody off to make them change their gauge
#Finland will begin to #Russia - proof its rail network, integrate with EU train infrastructure.
The Finnish government has announced the conversion of its rail network from Russian gauge (1,524 mm) to European standard (1,435 mm).
www.trenvista.net/en/news/flas...
The Finnish government has announced the conversion of its rail network from Russian gauge (1,524 mm) to European standard (1,435 mm).
www.trenvista.net/en/news/flas...
November 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
do you have any idea how much you have to piss somebody off to make them change their gauge
The cheap lap steel ads have continued, and the cheap lap steel is currently on sale...
Searched cheap lap steel guitars a while ago and keep getting ads for cheap lap steel guitars. If this keeps up I just might have to buy a cheap lap steel guitar...
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The cheap lap steel ads have continued, and the cheap lap steel is currently on sale...
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Getting journal rejections like
November 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Getting journal rejections like
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This is utterly outrageous by the Group of Eight unis, and deeply insulting and undermining for environment and climate experts trying their hardest to achieve a more sustainable future for society. Shameful stuff.
1/ No surpirise that Business Council of Australia's leading the charge for further regressive changes to Watt's already regressive EPBC package
But 🤯 that the Group of 8 Unis (ANU, Monash, UAdelaide, UMelb, UNSW, USyd, UQ, UWA) have signed the 'Letter from the Alliance of 26 industry Groups' 🤬🤬🤬
But 🤯 that the Group of 8 Unis (ANU, Monash, UAdelaide, UMelb, UNSW, USyd, UQ, UWA) have signed the 'Letter from the Alliance of 26 industry Groups' 🤬🤬🤬
Alliance of Industry Groups: Letter on EPBC - Business Council of Australia
www.bca.com.au
November 21, 2025 at 5:30 AM
This is utterly outrageous by the Group of Eight unis, and deeply insulting and undermining for environment and climate experts trying their hardest to achieve a more sustainable future for society. Shameful stuff.
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1/ No surpirise that Business Council of Australia's leading the charge for further regressive changes to Watt's already regressive EPBC package
But 🤯 that the Group of 8 Unis (ANU, Monash, UAdelaide, UMelb, UNSW, USyd, UQ, UWA) have signed the 'Letter from the Alliance of 26 industry Groups' 🤬🤬🤬
But 🤯 that the Group of 8 Unis (ANU, Monash, UAdelaide, UMelb, UNSW, USyd, UQ, UWA) have signed the 'Letter from the Alliance of 26 industry Groups' 🤬🤬🤬
Alliance of Industry Groups: Letter on EPBC - Business Council of Australia
www.bca.com.au
November 21, 2025 at 3:09 AM
1/ No surpirise that Business Council of Australia's leading the charge for further regressive changes to Watt's already regressive EPBC package
But 🤯 that the Group of 8 Unis (ANU, Monash, UAdelaide, UMelb, UNSW, USyd, UQ, UWA) have signed the 'Letter from the Alliance of 26 industry Groups' 🤬🤬🤬
But 🤯 that the Group of 8 Unis (ANU, Monash, UAdelaide, UMelb, UNSW, USyd, UQ, UWA) have signed the 'Letter from the Alliance of 26 industry Groups' 🤬🤬🤬
Is the Bazball in the room with us now?
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Is the Bazball in the room with us now?