Dr Georgy Falster
@raindrop-herder.bsky.social
mildly misanthropic swimming skiing scientist. climate & paleoclimate, co-lead PAGES2k https://pastglobalchanges.org/science/wg/2k-network/intro. person of european descent, born on Kaurna land. she/her
Pinned
new water isotope preprint! egusphere.copernicus.org/preprints/20...
We used the MAGIC of machine learning (ok, random forests) to predict monthly precipitation stable isotopes over the Australian continent, at monthly resolution from 1962-2023.
Details at the paper; pretty animation below
We used the MAGIC of machine learning (ok, random forests) to predict monthly precipitation stable isotopes over the Australian continent, at monthly resolution from 1962-2023.
Details at the paper; pretty animation below
new water isotope preprint! egusphere.copernicus.org/preprints/20...
We used the MAGIC of machine learning (ok, random forests) to predict monthly precipitation stable isotopes over the Australian continent, at monthly resolution from 1962-2023.
Details at the paper; pretty animation below
We used the MAGIC of machine learning (ok, random forests) to predict monthly precipitation stable isotopes over the Australian continent, at monthly resolution from 1962-2023.
Details at the paper; pretty animation below
July 21, 2025 at 11:45 PM
new water isotope preprint! egusphere.copernicus.org/preprints/20...
We used the MAGIC of machine learning (ok, random forests) to predict monthly precipitation stable isotopes over the Australian continent, at monthly resolution from 1962-2023.
Details at the paper; pretty animation below
We used the MAGIC of machine learning (ok, random forests) to predict monthly precipitation stable isotopes over the Australian continent, at monthly resolution from 1962-2023.
Details at the paper; pretty animation below
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I’m very pleased to share that our paper on Early Neolithic boar feasting at Asiab is out in @commsearth.nature.com. rdcu.be/euyuO. Many thanks for all the Early Career Research support that made this study possible 🐗🦷👩🔬 @raindrop-herder.bsky.social
Transport of animals underpinned ritual feasting at the onset of the Neolithic in southwestern Asia
Communications Earth & Environment - Ceremonial feasting in Early Neolithic Asiab, western Iran, involved transport of animals over substantial distances to celebrate far-flung social networks,...
rdcu.be
July 3, 2025 at 3:30 AM
I’m very pleased to share that our paper on Early Neolithic boar feasting at Asiab is out in @commsearth.nature.com. rdcu.be/euyuO. Many thanks for all the Early Career Research support that made this study possible 🐗🦷👩🔬 @raindrop-herder.bsky.social
absolutely thrilled to have spent two hours this morning sorting out GST assignments on my purchase card acquittals when apparently there is an entire finance department at the University of Adelaide busy doing...something else.
I swear this place is set up to actively discourage research
I swear this place is set up to actively discourage research
June 10, 2025 at 12:30 AM
absolutely thrilled to have spent two hours this morning sorting out GST assignments on my purchase card acquittals when apparently there is an entire finance department at the University of Adelaide busy doing...something else.
I swear this place is set up to actively discourage research
I swear this place is set up to actively discourage research
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No advert out yet, but I will recruiting a 2yr postdoc, start date autumn 2025, at @livunigeog.bsky.social soon. Lowland and upland peatlands, GHGs, DOM and water chemistry. Plenty of fieldwork. Feel free to drop me a DM or email if you might be interested, and please spread the word.
June 5, 2025 at 12:32 PM
No advert out yet, but I will recruiting a 2yr postdoc, start date autumn 2025, at @livunigeog.bsky.social soon. Lowland and upland peatlands, GHGs, DOM and water chemistry. Plenty of fieldwork. Feel free to drop me a DM or email if you might be interested, and please spread the word.
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In a drought-prone country such as Australia, there’s an age-old question: why do the rains sometimes disappear?
Recent research from @21stcenturyweather.bsky.social shows Australian scientists are getting closer to answering this question.
science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
Recent research from @21stcenturyweather.bsky.social shows Australian scientists are getting closer to answering this question.
science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
Why is southern Australia in drought – and when will it end?
New research suggests southern Australia may experience longer and more frequent droughts in the future, as the climate changes.
science.anu.edu.au
May 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
In a drought-prone country such as Australia, there’s an age-old question: why do the rains sometimes disappear?
Recent research from @21stcenturyweather.bsky.social shows Australian scientists are getting closer to answering this question.
science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
Recent research from @21stcenturyweather.bsky.social shows Australian scientists are getting closer to answering this question.
science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
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Scientists have been publishing climate models since ~1970.
A good way to evaluate their skill is to compare what they expected to happen in the years after the model was published to observed climate changes.
It turns out most models were pretty spot-on:
A good way to evaluate their skill is to compare what they expected to happen in the years after the model was published to observed climate changes.
It turns out most models were pretty spot-on:
May 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Scientists have been publishing climate models since ~1970.
A good way to evaluate their skill is to compare what they expected to happen in the years after the model was published to observed climate changes.
It turns out most models were pretty spot-on:
A good way to evaluate their skill is to compare what they expected to happen in the years after the model was published to observed climate changes.
It turns out most models were pretty spot-on:
in these dark times, I am thrilled to announce I just sent off a finalised paper draft to co-authors, featuring SEVEN HUNDRED AND NINETEEN panels across 28 figures
(that's a personal best or personal worst, depending on your preferences)
(that's a personal best or personal worst, depending on your preferences)
April 29, 2025 at 9:19 AM
in these dark times, I am thrilled to announce I just sent off a finalised paper draft to co-authors, featuring SEVEN HUNDRED AND NINETEEN panels across 28 figures
(that's a personal best or personal worst, depending on your preferences)
(that's a personal best or personal worst, depending on your preferences)
two weeks into my DECRA at the University of Adelaide: my project funds still don't exist, I don't have building access, and I won't have a computer until mid-May.
I'm not sure what's going on with the admin/HR/finance in this place but the results are.....shambolic.
I'm not sure what's going on with the admin/HR/finance in this place but the results are.....shambolic.
April 8, 2025 at 12:30 AM
two weeks into my DECRA at the University of Adelaide: my project funds still don't exist, I don't have building access, and I won't have a computer until mid-May.
I'm not sure what's going on with the admin/HR/finance in this place but the results are.....shambolic.
I'm not sure what's going on with the admin/HR/finance in this place but the results are.....shambolic.
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Just out - incredibly important analysis led by Dr Chiara Holgate with @raindrop-herder.bsky.social @climatenerilie.bsky.social and a very large impressive team on causes of Australian droughts. A timely read in SA and WA for sure...
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Physical mechanisms of meteorological drought development, intensification and termination: an Australian review - Communications Earth & Environment
Australia experiences meteorological droughts due to insufficient moisture transport and heavy precipitation, which are influenced by climate variability and land processes, and are expected to become...
www.nature.com
March 29, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Just out - incredibly important analysis led by Dr Chiara Holgate with @raindrop-herder.bsky.social @climatenerilie.bsky.social and a very large impressive team on causes of Australian droughts. A timely read in SA and WA for sure...
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Out today: our comprehensive review of Australian droughts.
It covers the nature and drivers of drought development, intensification & termination - and how those are changing with climate change.
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
It covers the nature and drivers of drought development, intensification & termination - and how those are changing with climate change.
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
March 28, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Out today: our comprehensive review of Australian droughts.
It covers the nature and drivers of drought development, intensification & termination - and how those are changing with climate change.
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
It covers the nature and drivers of drought development, intensification & termination - and how those are changing with climate change.
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
DECRA day #1: got stuck in a bizarre loop where to find out my finance project codes I needed access to a system that could only be granted entering, into an online form, the correct project codes.
In better news, there's a feijoa tree outside my new building.
In better news, there's a feijoa tree outside my new building.
March 24, 2025 at 9:31 AM
DECRA day #1: got stuck in a bizarre loop where to find out my finance project codes I needed access to a system that could only be granted entering, into an online form, the correct project codes.
In better news, there's a feijoa tree outside my new building.
In better news, there's a feijoa tree outside my new building.
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@agu.org has a tool to find & contact your legislators about FY25 #science funding. It provides scripts, email text, phone numbers & sends emails.
agu.quorum.us/campaign/FY2...
agu.quorum.us/campaign/FY2...
Support Science Funding in this Pivotal Moment
Congress is setting its spending limits now--tell your legislators to support science in their appropriations bills.
agu.quorum.us
March 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
@agu.org has a tool to find & contact your legislators about FY25 #science funding. It provides scripts, email text, phone numbers & sends emails.
agu.quorum.us/campaign/FY2...
agu.quorum.us/campaign/FY2...
After three jam-packed years, today was my last day at ANU.
During my postdoc here I learned a LOT, went to cool places, did fun science, and met a truly delightful bunch of people.
I'll miss ANU but looking forward to starting my DECRA fellowship at Adelaide Uni in just under a month
During my postdoc here I learned a LOT, went to cool places, did fun science, and met a truly delightful bunch of people.
I'll miss ANU but looking forward to starting my DECRA fellowship at Adelaide Uni in just under a month
February 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
After three jam-packed years, today was my last day at ANU.
During my postdoc here I learned a LOT, went to cool places, did fun science, and met a truly delightful bunch of people.
I'll miss ANU but looking forward to starting my DECRA fellowship at Adelaide Uni in just under a month
During my postdoc here I learned a LOT, went to cool places, did fun science, and met a truly delightful bunch of people.
I'll miss ANU but looking forward to starting my DECRA fellowship at Adelaide Uni in just under a month
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Rumours in Canberra that election will be called on Monday.
We still have choices Australia. I want to preserve them.
Putting my money where my mouth is.
www.climate200.com.au/campaign/fight-back-against-coal-funded-lies-meta?utm_source=copylink&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sharelink
We still have choices Australia. I want to preserve them.
Putting my money where my mouth is.
www.climate200.com.au/campaign/fight-back-against-coal-funded-lies-meta?utm_source=copylink&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sharelink
We’ve got their backs. | Climate 200
www.climate200.com.au
February 21, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Rumours in Canberra that election will be called on Monday.
We still have choices Australia. I want to preserve them.
Putting my money where my mouth is.
www.climate200.com.au/campaign/fight-back-against-coal-funded-lies-meta?utm_source=copylink&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sharelink
We still have choices Australia. I want to preserve them.
Putting my money where my mouth is.
www.climate200.com.au/campaign/fight-back-against-coal-funded-lies-meta?utm_source=copylink&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sharelink
90 minutes to get home, get glam, and get to the National Museum? No problems, with a classic Georgy slapdash black tie effort*
Now off to the #SMP2025 Gala Dinner to see how many times I can work the word 'megadrought' into casual conversation
Now off to the #SMP2025 Gala Dinner to see how many times I can work the word 'megadrought' into casual conversation
February 12, 2025 at 8:38 AM
90 minutes to get home, get glam, and get to the National Museum? No problems, with a classic Georgy slapdash black tie effort*
Now off to the #SMP2025 Gala Dinner to see how many times I can work the word 'megadrought' into casual conversation
Now off to the #SMP2025 Gala Dinner to see how many times I can work the word 'megadrought' into casual conversation
✅ run
✅ shower
✅ off to @scienceau.bsky.social Science Meets Parliament (handily just 900 m down the road from me in Canberra)
#SMP2025
✅ shower
✅ off to @scienceau.bsky.social Science Meets Parliament (handily just 900 m down the road from me in Canberra)
#SMP2025
February 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
✅ run
✅ shower
✅ off to @scienceau.bsky.social Science Meets Parliament (handily just 900 m down the road from me in Canberra)
#SMP2025
✅ shower
✅ off to @scienceau.bsky.social Science Meets Parliament (handily just 900 m down the road from me in Canberra)
#SMP2025
Happy International Day of Women* and Girls* in Science.
I've been lucky to have a string of supporters through my career (such as it's been) - many of whom are women. And brilliant, inspirational women at that. You know who you are - all my thanks.
I've been lucky to have a string of supporters through my career (such as it's been) - many of whom are women. And brilliant, inspirational women at that. You know who you are - all my thanks.
February 11, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Happy International Day of Women* and Girls* in Science.
I've been lucky to have a string of supporters through my career (such as it's been) - many of whom are women. And brilliant, inspirational women at that. You know who you are - all my thanks.
I've been lucky to have a string of supporters through my career (such as it's been) - many of whom are women. And brilliant, inspirational women at that. You know who you are - all my thanks.
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Reposted by Dr Georgy Falster
Water vapour is increasing with and amplifying warming as expected: doi.org/10.1029/2022...
This is intensifying the global water cycle and swings between wet & dry extremes which will only accelerate without rapid and massive cuts in greenhouse gases
This is intensifying the global water cycle and swings between wet & dry extremes which will only accelerate without rapid and massive cuts in greenhouse gases
January 15, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Water vapour is increasing with and amplifying warming as expected: doi.org/10.1029/2022...
This is intensifying the global water cycle and swings between wet & dry extremes which will only accelerate without rapid and massive cuts in greenhouse gases
This is intensifying the global water cycle and swings between wet & dry extremes which will only accelerate without rapid and massive cuts in greenhouse gases
Reposted by Dr Georgy Falster
Looking at you Australian Universities.
The best time to leave was over a year ago.
Second best time is now.
The best time to leave was over a year ago.
Second best time is now.
🚨🚨 Major and very welcome exodus news: Over 60 German universities quit social media platform X accusing platform of failing to uphold values of diversity, freedom, and scholarship. 🧵
www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/ov...
www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/ov...
Over 60 German universities quit social media platform X
Platform accused of failing to uphold values of diversity, freedom, and scholarship - Anadolu Ajansı
www.aa.com.tr
January 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Looking at you Australian Universities.
The best time to leave was over a year ago.
Second best time is now.
The best time to leave was over a year ago.
Second best time is now.
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LA fires forecast to be costliest blaze in US history with estimate of over $200bn in losses #Climate
LA fires forecast to be costliest blaze in US history with estimate of over $200bn in losses
Fires have killed at least 24, displaced thousands, destroyed over 12,000 structures as winds predicted until Wednesday
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2025 at 1:41 AM
LA fires forecast to be costliest blaze in US history with estimate of over $200bn in losses #Climate
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Our nerdy #ChristmasTree is up again at North Carolina State University ! 🧪🎄
December 18, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Our nerdy #ChristmasTree is up again at North Carolina State University ! 🧪🎄
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My book is still out there! Please use, adapt, and help maintain if you find it helpful for teaching!
December 14, 2024 at 7:49 PM
My book is still out there! Please use, adapt, and help maintain if you find it helpful for teaching!
to celebrate being chosen as one of the @scienceau.bsky.social 2025/26 #SuperstarsofSTEM: here's a little video about what I do and why I do it.
Filmed at the end of a long day out telemark skiing and in a rush to catch the last lift out; snow stoke remained undiminished
youtu.be/PhWDpl8oeEw
Filmed at the end of a long day out telemark skiing and in a rush to catch the last lift out; snow stoke remained undiminished
youtu.be/PhWDpl8oeEw
Superstars of STEM 2025/26: Dr Georgy Falster
YouTube video by Georgy Falster
youtu.be
December 13, 2024 at 12:09 AM
to celebrate being chosen as one of the @scienceau.bsky.social 2025/26 #SuperstarsofSTEM: here's a little video about what I do and why I do it.
Filmed at the end of a long day out telemark skiing and in a rush to catch the last lift out; snow stoke remained undiminished
youtu.be/PhWDpl8oeEw
Filmed at the end of a long day out telemark skiing and in a rush to catch the last lift out; snow stoke remained undiminished
youtu.be/PhWDpl8oeEw
Reposted by Dr Georgy Falster
🗞️ Just published in Climate of the Past, our opinion piece :
Distribute paleoscience information across the next Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change @ipcc.bsky.social reports
cp.copernicus.org/articles/20/...
#IPCC #AR7
1/...
Distribute paleoscience information across the next Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change @ipcc.bsky.social reports
cp.copernicus.org/articles/20/...
#IPCC #AR7
1/...
November 19, 2024 at 3:29 PM
🗞️ Just published in Climate of the Past, our opinion piece :
Distribute paleoscience information across the next Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change @ipcc.bsky.social reports
cp.copernicus.org/articles/20/...
#IPCC #AR7
1/...
Distribute paleoscience information across the next Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change @ipcc.bsky.social reports
cp.copernicus.org/articles/20/...
#IPCC #AR7
1/...