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Occasional sharing of academic research news. #1 fan of Sydney band Scatter Light.
Scatter Light gig tonight at 9pm at Bombies, Harbord in Sydney.
July 4, 2025 at 8:21 AM
UTS researchers have developed a new algorithm that significantly improves how AI can independently learn and uncover patterns in data, without human guidance: www.uts.edu.au/news/tech-de...
Truly autonomous AI is on the horizon
A new algorithm significantly improves how AI can independently learn and uncover patterns in data.
www.uts.edu.au
February 11, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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WDNRP = We Do Not Rush Putricia
If you are feeling overwhelmed, I strongly recommend the livestream of the corpse flower at Sydney Botanic Gardens on YouTube. There are currently 1,500 people in chat waiting for a flower to open, and occasionally claiming that it definitely has moved this time.

WWTF: We Watch The Flower.
Corpse Flower livestream: A plant to die for
YouTube video by Botanic Gardens of Sydney
www.youtube.com
January 22, 2025 at 8:20 AM
A new study examines the experiences, health and social needs of women travellers in the “grey nomad” population:
Why older women are embracing the open road
Older Australian women are challenging traditional views of aging, embarking on solo road trips in search of adventure, personal growth and new horizons.
www.uts.edu.au
January 18, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Recent research from @bradfield-neuro.bsky.social and colleagues reveals inflammation in the hippocampus significantly alters motivation and behaviour in mice, with notable differences between sexes: www.uts.edu.au/news/health-...
Brain inflammation alters behaviour according to sex
Inflammation in the hippocampus – the brain’s memory centre – significantly alters motivation and behaviour in mice, including food-seeking behaviour, with notable differences between males and female...
www.uts.edu.au
December 19, 2024 at 12:39 AM
Polar marine ecologist Dr Rebecca Duncan, just appointed a ‘Superstar of STEM’, has dedicated the past eight years to studying the biological implications of sea ice decline: www.uts.edu.au/news/health-...
Vanishing sea ice threatens polar food chain
Rapid sea ice loss and ocean acidification from climate change are altering the growth and nutritional value of microscopic algae.
www.uts.edu.au
December 11, 2024 at 3:46 AM
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The Rise of Skywalkers
December 4, 2024 at 8:25 AM
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We strongly suggest that academic publishers and other platforms that host research rapidly implement a Share to Bluesky button for their articles. Here's how:

docs.bsky.app/docs/advance...

#AcademicSky #HigherEd #Altmetrics
Action Intent Links | Bluesky
Authors, websites, and apps can use action intent links to implement "Share on Bluesky" buttons, or similar in-app actions. Logged-in users will be directed to the corresponding action view in the Blu...
docs.bsky.app
November 18, 2024 at 2:48 PM
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Floods are common in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley north of Sydney. But trends in house prices show us buyers don’t fully grasp the risk
We pay less for houses in one-in-100 year flood zones – but overlook risks of more devastating floods
Floods are common in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley north of Sydney. But trends in house prices show us buyers don’t fully grasp the risk
theconversation.com
November 18, 2024 at 8:30 PM