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Kylie Ahern
@kylieahern.bsky.social
Science and environment publisher and communicator.
CEO: STEM Matters @stemmatters.bsky.social
Publisher: The Brilliant @the-brilliant.bsky.social
In a former life I was the co-founder and CEO of COSMOS Magazine.

#scicomm #science #STEM #research #univ
The Uni of Queensland (UQ) developed a vaccine that saves 300,000 lives annually. Yet they bury their story under meaningless marketing-speak.This isn’t just a UQ issue; it’s symptomatic of the global research sector which is underselling its impact.

open.substack.com/pub/stemmatt...
The Gardasil gap: A case study in how universities undermine their incredible impact
The University of Queensland developed a vaccine that saves 300,000 lives annually. Yet their story is buried under meaningless buzzwords and marketing-speak.
open.substack.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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A new climate data rescue project for Italian weather observations back to the 1880s.

Anyone can help climate scientists learn more about the past and how our climate is changing.

www.zooniverse.org/projects/met...
Zooniverse
The Zooniverse is the world’s largest and most popular platform for people-powered research.
www.zooniverse.org
November 26, 2024 at 5:06 PM
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Lets see if BlueSky can be as helpful as Old School Twitter.

I'm looking for advocates of Administrative Data Access and Linkage across the EU 🇪🇺

Tell me who is making administrative data access happen in 🇮🇹🇪🇸🇩🇰🇸🇪🇫🇮🇨🇿🇸🇮🇸🇰🇭🇷🇧🇪🇩🇪🇵🇱🇧🇬🇷🇴🇲🇹🇭🇺🇬🇷

This is often unsung work and they don't toot their own horns.

RP 🙏
November 26, 2024 at 12:25 PM
This is such a great article. I can’t wait to hear how this research unfolds …

New research shows ageing is not a uniform process. Parts of our bodies start aging earlier than others, right down to our organs and cells.

www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...
Inside your body, aging unfolds at remarkably different rates
New research shows aging is not a uniform process. Parts of our bodies start aging earlier than others, right down to our organs and cells.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 25, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Reposted by Kylie Ahern
How does public trust in #Science🧪 vary globally? 🌍

A study finds higher scientific knowledge boosts trust in research in Japan, the UK, and the US – but political views play a bigger role in the UK and US.

Read #OpenAccess paper: jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...

What stands out to you? 🤔

#SciComm
Who trusts in scientific research? Cross-national surveys of Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States
In this study, we explored science understanding and attitudes in Japan compared to the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US), examining trust in science versus humanities. Our web-base...
jcom.sissa.it
November 24, 2024 at 8:26 PM
A study of Gila monster venom helped start the revolution in weight-loss drugs. But scientists think that’s just the beginning.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/m...
Nature’s ‘Swiss Army Knife’: What Can We Learn From Venom?
A study of Gila monster venom helped start the revolution in weight-loss drugs. But scientists think that’s just the beginning.
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Reposted by Kylie Ahern
Disgusted by a 170 Election Reform Bill put up 5 days ago allowing for no public consultation & likely to be a stitch up for Labor & the Coalition (and a giant hurdle for community independents? SIGN @australiainstitute.org.au PETITION here: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donations_bi...
November 20, 2024 at 5:09 AM
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The Conversation U.S. has published over 21,000 articles by experts on topics ranging from abalone to Zoroastrianism (and our global sister sites have published over 170,000 more).

If you're curious about it, there's a good chance we've got a story on it.

Ask me today and we'll look for you
November 20, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Part of how misinformation takes hold.... A new Pew Research Center report also found nearly 40% of U.S. adults under 30 regularly get news from news influencers.
www.niemanlab.org/2024/11/two-...
Two-thirds of news influencers are men — and most have never worked for a news organization
A new Pew Research Center report also found nearly 40% of U.S. adults under 30 regularly get news from news influencers.
www.niemanlab.org
November 18, 2024 at 5:46 PM
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Sharks are older than trees. Let that sink in for a moment - these predators have been around for over 400 million years, outlasting entire ecosystems.

What is the most unexpected science fact that blew your mind? Share it below - I cannot wait to learn something new!

#SciComm #Science🧪
November 15, 2024 at 9:13 AM
“We know that these people survive,” said Nicolas Wolikow, CEO of Cure51. “We must understand why and unlock the mechanism of survival. If we are successful in doing that, there’s a good chance we can contribute to the eradication of cancer.”

www.theguardian.com/science/2024...
Study to look at why some people with aggressive cancer are ‘super-survivors’
NHS centres join search for patients who have lived much longer than expected, in hope of developing new therapies
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2024 at 1:59 AM
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Changes in global temperature (1850-2023)

Find similar graphics for your country or city: www.ShowYourStripes.info

#ShowYourStripes
November 17, 2024 at 9:57 AM
In the latest issue of @the-brilliant.bsky.social ,we met Yamilee Toussaint, Founder & CEO, STEM From Dance which empowers girls with the skills, experiences, and confidence to pursue careers in STEM through the transformative power of dance.

thebrilliant.com/highlight/ya...

#scicomm
Dance breaks down barriers to STEM for young women
A unique programme combines dance and STEM to help women of colour find their confidence.
thebrilliant.com
November 17, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Reposted by Kylie Ahern
In our latest issue we met Yamilee Toussaint, Founder & CEO, STEM From Dance which empowers girls with the skills, experiences, and confidence to pursue careers in STEM through the transformative power of dance.

We're inspired!

thebrilliant.com/highlight/ya...

#scicomm #sciencecommunication
November 17, 2024 at 8:44 PM