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I did lots of work and fun stuff this year and kept myself safe
December 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I did lots of work and fun stuff this year and kept myself safe
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‘Happi and Sabeti … not only run a virus detection network to stop the next deadly pandemic 🙏 ….(also) trained more than 3,000 health professionals across 53 of Africa’s 54 countries in genomics’
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Meet Dr Happi. With $100m and a steely determination could he save the world from the next pandemic?
The Cameroonian professor made the Time most influential list in 2025 and saw the project he co-founded receive $100m for its virus detection work. Now he is on a mission to transform Africa’s genomic...
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:08 AM
‘Happi and Sabeti … not only run a virus detection network to stop the next deadly pandemic 🙏 ….(also) trained more than 3,000 health professionals across 53 of Africa’s 54 countries in genomics’
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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Nearly every panel I spoke on this year ended with the same question: "What gives you hope?"
My friends, that question expired years ago. (If you need receipts, my book Saving Us is literally a 300-page answer.)
The real question is: How are you PRACTICING hope?
Because Greta is right ..
My friends, that question expired years ago. (If you need receipts, my book Saving Us is literally a 300-page answer.)
The real question is: How are you PRACTICING hope?
Because Greta is right ..
November 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Nearly every panel I spoke on this year ended with the same question: "What gives you hope?"
My friends, that question expired years ago. (If you need receipts, my book Saving Us is literally a 300-page answer.)
The real question is: How are you PRACTICING hope?
Because Greta is right ..
My friends, that question expired years ago. (If you need receipts, my book Saving Us is literally a 300-page answer.)
The real question is: How are you PRACTICING hope?
Because Greta is right ..
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The Australian Centre for Disease Control is happening! Burnet’s Chief Health Officer, Associate Professor Suman Majumdar, welcomes the new CDC, saying: “Health challenges transcend national borders. The CDC will bolster Australia’s readiness and contribute to global health security.”
November 7, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The Australian Centre for Disease Control is happening! Burnet’s Chief Health Officer, Associate Professor Suman Majumdar, welcomes the new CDC, saying: “Health challenges transcend national borders. The CDC will bolster Australia’s readiness and contribute to global health security.”
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Australian scientist who alerted world that COVID is airborne wins top science prize
When the WHO falsely claimed in March 2020 that COVID wasn’t airborne, Professor Lidia Morawska took action—organising 239 scientists worldwide to warn about SARS-CoV-2 airborne spread and urge global recognition.
When the WHO falsely claimed in March 2020 that COVID wasn’t airborne, Professor Lidia Morawska took action—organising 239 scientists worldwide to warn about SARS-CoV-2 airborne spread and urge global recognition.
Australian scientist who alerted world that Covid is airborne wins top science prize
Prof Lidia Morawska says recognition of her research comes at a fraught time – an ‘age of anti-science’
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Australian scientist who alerted world that COVID is airborne wins top science prize
When the WHO falsely claimed in March 2020 that COVID wasn’t airborne, Professor Lidia Morawska took action—organising 239 scientists worldwide to warn about SARS-CoV-2 airborne spread and urge global recognition.
When the WHO falsely claimed in March 2020 that COVID wasn’t airborne, Professor Lidia Morawska took action—organising 239 scientists worldwide to warn about SARS-CoV-2 airborne spread and urge global recognition.
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The world learned a painful lesson during COVID; respiratory infections are airborne. This changes a great deal - especially the need for better indoor air quality and high quality masks. If there was a single most important person responsible it was Prof Morawska.
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
World expert in air quality and COVID wins Australia's top science prize
Lidia Morawska, an internationally renowned expert in air quality and its impact on human health, has won Australia's most coveted prize for scientific research.
www.abc.net.au
November 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The world learned a painful lesson during COVID; respiratory infections are airborne. This changes a great deal - especially the need for better indoor air quality and high quality masks. If there was a single most important person responsible it was Prof Morawska.
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
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“Whichever figure you use, the numbers are enormous, rivaling conditions like ADHD and autism as one of the most common chronic diseases in American youth today.” - we really have created an enormous problem, yet don’t seem ready to face it. 1/
“I’m battling with the school because they don’t believe anything is wrong with Dakota. They don’t believe he has long Covid. They don’t believe long Covid exists.”
Long Covid Is Real -- And It's Changing an Entire Generation
bit.ly
October 19, 2025 at 9:44 AM
“Whichever figure you use, the numbers are enormous, rivaling conditions like ADHD and autism as one of the most common chronic diseases in American youth today.” - we really have created an enormous problem, yet don’t seem ready to face it. 1/
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A few days out from #UNGA80, I wanted to reflect on the session we took part in and the media responses since. Mount Sinai was one of the 150 organizations that signed the global pledge to advocate for healthy indoor air. The event itself featured four panels of speakers who
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September 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A few days out from #UNGA80, I wanted to reflect on the session we took part in and the media responses since. Mount Sinai was one of the 150 organizations that signed the global pledge to advocate for healthy indoor air. The event itself featured four panels of speakers who
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Great work Dr Megan Lim and colleagues - in many places menstrual health is one of the last taboo’s in public health, but it’s mainstream for us @burnetinstitute.bsky.social - as it should be everywhere.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The rag trade: why reusable period products are a bloody good idea
With 10,000 disposable pads or tampons used over a lifetime, sustainable options can reduce waste – period
www.theguardian.com
September 27, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Great work Dr Megan Lim and colleagues - in many places menstrual health is one of the last taboo’s in public health, but it’s mainstream for us @burnetinstitute.bsky.social - as it should be everywhere.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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WHO statement on autism-related issues
The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between #autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy
Full statement bit.ly/47YsgwI
The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between #autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy
Full statement bit.ly/47YsgwI
September 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM
WHO statement on autism-related issues
The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between #autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy
Full statement bit.ly/47YsgwI
The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between #autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy
Full statement bit.ly/47YsgwI
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Let’s hope this is a watershed moment for public health. Feels like it. Congratulations especially @drbronking.bsky.social - but also to Anna-Maria Arabia and all involved. Pls circulate the pledge and get on board. Here is an OpEd we put out yesterday www.burnet.edu.au/news/indoor-...
September 24, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Let’s hope this is a watershed moment for public health. Feels like it. Congratulations especially @drbronking.bsky.social - but also to Anna-Maria Arabia and all involved. Pls circulate the pledge and get on board. Here is an OpEd we put out yesterday www.burnet.edu.au/news/indoor-...
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May I suggest a book to you? #ScienceUnderSiege is a must-read for anyone interested in fighting back politically & ideologically motivated opposition to science. To my fellow science friends, take the message:"The public needs to see scientists as people, rather than simply sources of information"
September 23, 2025 at 10:51 PM
May I suggest a book to you? #ScienceUnderSiege is a must-read for anyone interested in fighting back politically & ideologically motivated opposition to science. To my fellow science friends, take the message:"The public needs to see scientists as people, rather than simply sources of information"
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Today, harmful stories are shaping the global conversation, constraining policy ambition.
Our new report identifies how to overcome these stories.
PUBLIG GOOD: Building a winning narrative to bring the world together
By Jonathan Glennie & Ben Phillips
globalcooperation.institute/public-good-...
Our new report identifies how to overcome these stories.
PUBLIG GOOD: Building a winning narrative to bring the world together
By Jonathan Glennie & Ben Phillips
globalcooperation.institute/public-good-...
Public Good Narrative Project - Global Cooperation Institute
September 2025
globalcooperation.institute
September 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Today, harmful stories are shaping the global conversation, constraining policy ambition.
Our new report identifies how to overcome these stories.
PUBLIG GOOD: Building a winning narrative to bring the world together
By Jonathan Glennie & Ben Phillips
globalcooperation.institute/public-good-...
Our new report identifies how to overcome these stories.
PUBLIG GOOD: Building a winning narrative to bring the world together
By Jonathan Glennie & Ben Phillips
globalcooperation.institute/public-good-...
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New report brings together the thinking of experts across the world on what a powerful and effective narrative could look like on PUBLIC GOOD
@jonathanglennie.bsky.social & @benphillips76.bsky.social
globalcooperation.institute/public-good-...
@jonathanglennie.bsky.social & @benphillips76.bsky.social
globalcooperation.institute/public-good-...
Public Good Narrative Project - Global Cooperation Institute
September 2025
globalcooperation.institute
September 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
New report brings together the thinking of experts across the world on what a powerful and effective narrative could look like on PUBLIC GOOD
@jonathanglennie.bsky.social & @benphillips76.bsky.social
globalcooperation.institute/public-good-...
@jonathanglennie.bsky.social & @benphillips76.bsky.social
globalcooperation.institute/public-good-...
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The Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) is one step closer to realisation. Leaders from the Uni of Melbourne, @thedohertyinst.bsky.social and Burnet Institute, joined Vic Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs Danny Pearson at the site today to inspect progress and latest designs.
AIID marks significant planning milestone in facility development - Australian Institute for Infectious Disease [AIID]
The Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) is one step closer to realisation with key planning approvals achieved and a main works tender to construct the facility underway.
aiid.edu.au
September 24, 2025 at 5:08 AM
The Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) is one step closer to realisation. Leaders from the Uni of Melbourne, @thedohertyinst.bsky.social and Burnet Institute, joined Vic Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs Danny Pearson at the site today to inspect progress and latest designs.
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There’s a historic indoor clean air high level event at the UN today.
@drbronking.bsky.social is of course leading by example wearing a high quality mask while chairing the meeting 👏👏👏
@drbronking.bsky.social is of course leading by example wearing a high quality mask while chairing the meeting 👏👏👏
September 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
There’s a historic indoor clean air high level event at the UN today.
@drbronking.bsky.social is of course leading by example wearing a high quality mask while chairing the meeting 👏👏👏
@drbronking.bsky.social is of course leading by example wearing a high quality mask while chairing the meeting 👏👏👏
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Hello everyone,
The first ever Deep Brain Reorienting Conference (DBR) is being held in Toronto on September 13 and 14th. To me, DBR is the most significant breakthrough in the field of psychotherapy since it has become a field. (1/x)
deepbrainreorienting.com/dbr-conferen...
The first ever Deep Brain Reorienting Conference (DBR) is being held in Toronto on September 13 and 14th. To me, DBR is the most significant breakthrough in the field of psychotherapy since it has become a field. (1/x)
deepbrainreorienting.com/dbr-conferen...
Deep Brain Reorienting® Conference, 13th & 14th September 2025, Toronto, Canada
Hybrid Conference (virtual and in-person). Join Dr Frank Corrigan and Dr Ruth Lanius and distinguished guest speakers.
deepbrainreorienting.com
August 24, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Hello everyone,
The first ever Deep Brain Reorienting Conference (DBR) is being held in Toronto on September 13 and 14th. To me, DBR is the most significant breakthrough in the field of psychotherapy since it has become a field. (1/x)
deepbrainreorienting.com/dbr-conferen...
The first ever Deep Brain Reorienting Conference (DBR) is being held in Toronto on September 13 and 14th. To me, DBR is the most significant breakthrough in the field of psychotherapy since it has become a field. (1/x)
deepbrainreorienting.com/dbr-conferen...
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Not all heroes wear capes. Incredible work from @putrinolab.bsky.social. They have created a *FREE* manual for clinicians treating chronic illnesses associated with infections.
#LongCovid #MECFS #LymeDisease and many others.
#LongCovid #MECFS #LymeDisease and many others.
August 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Not all heroes wear capes. Incredible work from @putrinolab.bsky.social. They have created a *FREE* manual for clinicians treating chronic illnesses associated with infections.
#LongCovid #MECFS #LymeDisease and many others.
#LongCovid #MECFS #LymeDisease and many others.
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Violet Affleck: "To confront the Long COVID crisis I demand mask availability, air filtration and far-UVC light in government facilities, including jails and detention centers and mask mandates in county medical facilities. And most importantly, the county must oppose mask bans for any reason." 🔥🔥🔥
Violet Affleck made a public comment opposing the proposed mask ban in #LosAngeles! 🔥 #LA #health
youtube.com
July 10, 2024 at 3:31 AM
Violet Affleck: "To confront the Long COVID crisis I demand mask availability, air filtration and far-UVC light in government facilities, including jails and detention centers and mask mandates in county medical facilities. And most importantly, the county must oppose mask bans for any reason." 🔥🔥🔥
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A new review paper in Pediatrics estimates that Long COVID affects 6 million children in the US. Conditions and symptoms that have been reported in children affect many different organ systems.
Article: publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...
Article: publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...
February 8, 2024 at 8:23 PM
A new review paper in Pediatrics estimates that Long COVID affects 6 million children in the US. Conditions and symptoms that have been reported in children affect many different organ systems.
Article: publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...
Article: publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...