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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
despite being literally the least super person I know, I've somehow been chosen as one of Australia's 2025-26 Superstars of STEM
I'll fly the climate flag as one of 60 female and non-binary scientists, mathematicians, and engineers across career stages, working to tackle gender inequality in STEM
I'll fly the climate flag as one of 60 female and non-binary scientists, mathematicians, and engineers across career stages, working to tackle gender inequality in STEM
December 11, 2024 at 3:08 AM
despite being literally the least super person I know, I've somehow been chosen as one of Australia's 2025-26 Superstars of STEM
I'll fly the climate flag as one of 60 female and non-binary scientists, mathematicians, and engineers across career stages, working to tackle gender inequality in STEM
I'll fly the climate flag as one of 60 female and non-binary scientists, mathematicians, and engineers across career stages, working to tackle gender inequality in STEM
December 4, 2024 at 6:28 AM
the webinar is pitched to a fairly general audience, so hopefully there is something there for everyone to enjoy and/or be glum about.
here's a preview to get you in the mood:
here's a preview to get you in the mood:
November 25, 2024 at 9:13 PM
the webinar is pitched to a fairly general audience, so hopefully there is something there for everyone to enjoy and/or be glum about.
here's a preview to get you in the mood:
here's a preview to get you in the mood:
took myself away from office and internet for three days; wrote the outline and 4000 words of a paper (that had been patiently waiting to exist for MONTHS)
November 24, 2024 at 8:32 PM
took myself away from office and internet for three days; wrote the outline and 4000 words of a paper (that had been patiently waiting to exist for MONTHS)
When you can't bring yourself to take time off but also can't quite face another week in the office:
off to the mountains for a writing retreat
off to the mountains for a writing retreat
November 19, 2024 at 2:26 AM
When you can't bring yourself to take time off but also can't quite face another week in the office:
off to the mountains for a writing retreat
off to the mountains for a writing retreat
A lot of my research has a tropical Pacific bent, but I'm interested in pretty much every aspect of the water cycle.
Follow me for cli-sci updates, rants about academia, and the occasional post about my MYRIAD hobbies (running, swimming, freeheel skiing, reading fantasy, spoon carving, archery...)
Follow me for cli-sci updates, rants about academia, and the occasional post about my MYRIAD hobbies (running, swimming, freeheel skiing, reading fantasy, spoon carving, archery...)
November 13, 2024 at 11:23 PM
A lot of my research has a tropical Pacific bent, but I'm interested in pretty much every aspect of the water cycle.
Follow me for cli-sci updates, rants about academia, and the occasional post about my MYRIAD hobbies (running, swimming, freeheel skiing, reading fantasy, spoon carving, archery...)
Follow me for cli-sci updates, rants about academia, and the occasional post about my MYRIAD hobbies (running, swimming, freeheel skiing, reading fantasy, spoon carving, archery...)
hi new friends!
I'm a climate scientist at the Australian National University.
I use weather observations, paleoclimate proxy data (tree rings, lake sediments...) and climate models for a holistic understanding of how Earth's climate is changing.
here's me and my favourite lab instrument
I'm a climate scientist at the Australian National University.
I use weather observations, paleoclimate proxy data (tree rings, lake sediments...) and climate models for a holistic understanding of how Earth's climate is changing.
here's me and my favourite lab instrument
November 13, 2024 at 11:23 PM
hi new friends!
I'm a climate scientist at the Australian National University.
I use weather observations, paleoclimate proxy data (tree rings, lake sediments...) and climate models for a holistic understanding of how Earth's climate is changing.
here's me and my favourite lab instrument
I'm a climate scientist at the Australian National University.
I use weather observations, paleoclimate proxy data (tree rings, lake sediments...) and climate models for a holistic understanding of how Earth's climate is changing.
here's me and my favourite lab instrument
also ft. my madcap adventures in water isotope mapping through the lens of, of course, Captain Planet
November 7, 2024 at 11:33 PM
also ft. my madcap adventures in water isotope mapping through the lens of, of course, Captain Planet
it was a nice week at the ARC Centres of Excellence for Climate Extremes and Weather of the 21st Century workshop, but the real highlight was this nearby field of glowing candy corns + early Christmas with lovely science friends
November 7, 2024 at 11:30 PM
it was a nice week at the ARC Centres of Excellence for Climate Extremes and Weather of the 21st Century workshop, but the real highlight was this nearby field of glowing candy corns + early Christmas with lovely science friends
6/7 an 'analogue' analysis showed that with the exception of the very strong positive IOD event of 2019, global SST anomaly patterns during the Tinderbox Drought would not reliably be expected to bring drought to the Murray-Darling Basin. So drought this was a weird one.
October 29, 2024 at 1:18 AM
6/7 an 'analogue' analysis showed that with the exception of the very strong positive IOD event of 2019, global SST anomaly patterns during the Tinderbox Drought would not reliably be expected to bring drought to the Murray-Darling Basin. So drought this was a weird one.
5/7 to look at that another way, dry years in the Murray-Darling Basin are most reliably (although not always) associated with positive anomalies in the Nino3.4 and IOD indices
October 29, 2024 at 1:18 AM
5/7 to look at that another way, dry years in the Murray-Darling Basin are most reliably (although not always) associated with positive anomalies in the Nino3.4 and IOD indices
4/7 for anyone interested in the relationship between Australian rainfall and global SST, the paper is FULL of easter eggs
we show the most reliable predictors of dry conditions in the Murray-Darling Basin are +ve SSTs in the central tropical Pacific and western Indian oceans
we show the most reliable predictors of dry conditions in the Murray-Darling Basin are +ve SSTs in the central tropical Pacific and western Indian oceans
October 29, 2024 at 1:17 AM
4/7 for anyone interested in the relationship between Australian rainfall and global SST, the paper is FULL of easter eggs
we show the most reliable predictors of dry conditions in the Murray-Darling Basin are +ve SSTs in the central tropical Pacific and western Indian oceans
we show the most reliable predictors of dry conditions in the Murray-Darling Basin are +ve SSTs in the central tropical Pacific and western Indian oceans
2/7 without a wealth of suitable, local paleoclimate data, we instead used statistical models to estimate the full natural distribution of rainfall anomalies that we could expect over Australia's food bowl -the Murray-Darling Basin.
the Tinderbox Drought fell outside this range
the Tinderbox Drought fell outside this range
October 29, 2024 at 1:17 AM
2/7 without a wealth of suitable, local paleoclimate data, we instead used statistical models to estimate the full natural distribution of rainfall anomalies that we could expect over Australia's food bowl -the Murray-Darling Basin.
the Tinderbox Drought fell outside this range
the Tinderbox Drought fell outside this range
1/7 just out: we use Linear Inverse Models to show the severity of Australia's 2017-19 Tinderbox Drought was likely increased by anthropogenic forcing
this means climate change may result in more unprecedented drought events in the future
tinyurl.com/TinderboxDro...
this means climate change may result in more unprecedented drought events in the future
tinyurl.com/TinderboxDro...
October 29, 2024 at 1:16 AM
1/7 just out: we use Linear Inverse Models to show the severity of Australia's 2017-19 Tinderbox Drought was likely increased by anthropogenic forcing
this means climate change may result in more unprecedented drought events in the future
tinyurl.com/TinderboxDro...
this means climate change may result in more unprecedented drought events in the future
tinyurl.com/TinderboxDro...
Come along to the last TERN webinar of the year to hear me and two much cleverer people than me talk about drought.
I will, of course, because I am That Girl, be talking about megadrought; existential dread guaranteed, preview below.
📅 6 November
⏰ 4:00 pm (AEDT)
Register here: t.co/fF7LxcBPAX
I will, of course, because I am That Girl, be talking about megadrought; existential dread guaranteed, preview below.
📅 6 November
⏰ 4:00 pm (AEDT)
Register here: t.co/fF7LxcBPAX
October 22, 2024 at 7:14 AM
Come along to the last TERN webinar of the year to hear me and two much cleverer people than me talk about drought.
I will, of course, because I am That Girl, be talking about megadrought; existential dread guaranteed, preview below.
📅 6 November
⏰ 4:00 pm (AEDT)
Register here: t.co/fF7LxcBPAX
I will, of course, because I am That Girl, be talking about megadrought; existential dread guaranteed, preview below.
📅 6 November
⏰ 4:00 pm (AEDT)
Register here: t.co/fF7LxcBPAX
One year ago I was here at the Orpheus Island Research Station sketching out the plans for my #DE25 application.
Seems this whiteboard is my lucky charm - now it's helping me plan the first pocket of Australian climate research I'll be doing as a freshly minted DECRA fellow
Seems this whiteboard is my lucky charm - now it's helping me plan the first pocket of Australian climate research I'll be doing as a freshly minted DECRA fellow
September 4, 2024 at 7:36 AM
One year ago I was here at the Orpheus Island Research Station sketching out the plans for my #DE25 application.
Seems this whiteboard is my lucky charm - now it's helping me plan the first pocket of Australian climate research I'll be doing as a freshly minted DECRA fellow
Seems this whiteboard is my lucky charm - now it's helping me plan the first pocket of Australian climate research I'll be doing as a freshly minted DECRA fellow