Rachel Rayner
@raynerexplainer.bsky.social
Science Communicator, performer, comedian, podcaster, writer, sometime poet.
She/her
She/her
Anyone want to see my brain? We'll be talking brain imaging and statistics in our Sunday show for @melbcomedyfestival.bsky.social.
Tickets are free, but you'll need to register: www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows...
Tickets are free, but you'll need to register: www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows...
April 11, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Anyone want to see my brain? We'll be talking brain imaging and statistics in our Sunday show for @melbcomedyfestival.bsky.social.
Tickets are free, but you'll need to register: www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows...
Tickets are free, but you'll need to register: www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows...
April 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
New ep!
Corey Tutt, founder of DeadlyScience, knows the power of representative educational resources & role models.
"Indigenous kids used to say they wanted to be a deadly footballer now they want to be a deadly scientist.”
Hear Corey's story & his steadfast vision to make STEM a place for all.
Corey Tutt, founder of DeadlyScience, knows the power of representative educational resources & role models.
"Indigenous kids used to say they wanted to be a deadly footballer now they want to be a deadly scientist.”
Hear Corey's story & his steadfast vision to make STEM a place for all.
April 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
New ep!
Corey Tutt, founder of DeadlyScience, knows the power of representative educational resources & role models.
"Indigenous kids used to say they wanted to be a deadly footballer now they want to be a deadly scientist.”
Hear Corey's story & his steadfast vision to make STEM a place for all.
Corey Tutt, founder of DeadlyScience, knows the power of representative educational resources & role models.
"Indigenous kids used to say they wanted to be a deadly footballer now they want to be a deadly scientist.”
Hear Corey's story & his steadfast vision to make STEM a place for all.
There be nerds here... especially as the new episode of Australian Highlights has an #LOTR connection...
australianhighlights.com.au/vanessamoss
#ASKAP #SAURON
@iamseizure.bsky.social
australianhighlights.com.au/vanessamoss
#ASKAP #SAURON
@iamseizure.bsky.social
March 22, 2025 at 1:31 AM
There be nerds here... especially as the new episode of Australian Highlights has an #LOTR connection...
australianhighlights.com.au/vanessamoss
#ASKAP #SAURON
@iamseizure.bsky.social
australianhighlights.com.au/vanessamoss
#ASKAP #SAURON
@iamseizure.bsky.social
Something beautiful for the weekend: the story of Harriet & Helena Scott.
Dr Vanessa Finney, Australian Museum, shares the lives & works of our first professional female illustrators & how they continue to inspire:
australianhighlights.com.au/scottsisters
Image: Watercolour by Harriet Scott.
Dr Vanessa Finney, Australian Museum, shares the lives & works of our first professional female illustrators & how they continue to inspire:
australianhighlights.com.au/scottsisters
Image: Watercolour by Harriet Scott.
March 15, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Something beautiful for the weekend: the story of Harriet & Helena Scott.
Dr Vanessa Finney, Australian Museum, shares the lives & works of our first professional female illustrators & how they continue to inspire:
australianhighlights.com.au/scottsisters
Image: Watercolour by Harriet Scott.
Dr Vanessa Finney, Australian Museum, shares the lives & works of our first professional female illustrators & how they continue to inspire:
australianhighlights.com.au/scottsisters
Image: Watercolour by Harriet Scott.
New episode in time for #IWD where I get to talk to @astrokatross.bsky.social about the work of #IncludeHer - giving credit where credit is due for the science we're learning about today.
australianhighlights.com.au/katross
australianhighlights.com.au/katross
March 7, 2025 at 4:26 AM
New episode in time for #IWD where I get to talk to @astrokatross.bsky.social about the work of #IncludeHer - giving credit where credit is due for the science we're learning about today.
australianhighlights.com.au/katross
australianhighlights.com.au/katross
Tomorrow at Adelaide Fringe!
February 28, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Tomorrow at Adelaide Fringe!
Say what???!
This Saturday in Adelaide, we discuss past and future innovators, and the joy of storytelling.
It's free and you don't need a ticket! Come to... I forget... Ah, just google it: Australian Highlights Adelaide Fringe...if the copy-paste isn't too fiddly.
This Saturday in Adelaide, we discuss past and future innovators, and the joy of storytelling.
It's free and you don't need a ticket! Come to... I forget... Ah, just google it: Australian Highlights Adelaide Fringe...if the copy-paste isn't too fiddly.
February 25, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Say what???!
This Saturday in Adelaide, we discuss past and future innovators, and the joy of storytelling.
It's free and you don't need a ticket! Come to... I forget... Ah, just google it: Australian Highlights Adelaide Fringe...if the copy-paste isn't too fiddly.
This Saturday in Adelaide, we discuss past and future innovators, and the joy of storytelling.
It's free and you don't need a ticket! Come to... I forget... Ah, just google it: Australian Highlights Adelaide Fringe...if the copy-paste isn't too fiddly.
Two episodes of my new podcast series, Australian Highlights, is launching Saturday, 8 February. Our exceptional highlight is innovator Mik Jade, one of the most amazing people I've had the privilege to speak to.
January 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Two episodes of my new podcast series, Australian Highlights, is launching Saturday, 8 February. Our exceptional highlight is innovator Mik Jade, one of the most amazing people I've had the privilege to speak to.
Instagram's Twitter-like fall begins...
January 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Instagram's Twitter-like fall begins...
Using new, advanced telescopes like CSIRO's ASKAP radio telescope has shown this supernova remnant to be closer than previously thought. Discovered in 1988, G278.94+1.35 is estimated to be 8,800 light years away. Now, this figure is at 3,300 light years.
Credit: Filipović et al., 2024
Credit: Filipović et al., 2024
January 10, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Using new, advanced telescopes like CSIRO's ASKAP radio telescope has shown this supernova remnant to be closer than previously thought. Discovered in 1988, G278.94+1.35 is estimated to be 8,800 light years away. Now, this figure is at 3,300 light years.
Credit: Filipović et al., 2024
Credit: Filipović et al., 2024
I've been hiding away working on a big project that I'm so nervous about! It's a podcast and article series that I'll be touring around the festivals next year. It's also online at www.australianhighlights.com.au
December 17, 2024 at 12:25 PM
I've been hiding away working on a big project that I'm so nervous about! It's a podcast and article series that I'll be touring around the festivals next year. It's also online at www.australianhighlights.com.au
My goodness, what a fucking fantastic night. You guys were amazing! Thank you for coming, you absolutely made it a blast.
May 19, 2024 at 2:10 AM
My goodness, what a fucking fantastic night. You guys were amazing! Thank you for coming, you absolutely made it a blast.
Calling all nerds, dorks and the curious... come hang out with me (described as Dr Karl meets Barbie) next weekend - there will be puns, jabs at the patriarchy, yoga and quantum physics!!
Tix: sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/rachel-r…
Tix: sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/rachel-r…
May 10, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Calling all nerds, dorks and the curious... come hang out with me (described as Dr Karl meets Barbie) next weekend - there will be puns, jabs at the patriarchy, yoga and quantum physics!!
Tix: sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/rachel-r…
Tix: sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/rachel-r…
Cheap science comedy tickets for Melbourne!
Ends 31 Jan (that's Tuesday)
www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/a...
Ends 31 Jan (that's Tuesday)
www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/a...
January 28, 2024 at 3:36 AM
Cheap science comedy tickets for Melbourne!
Ends 31 Jan (that's Tuesday)
www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/a...
Ends 31 Jan (that's Tuesday)
www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/a...
For any Sydneysiders here wanting a night of science debate, there are still tickets left for Sci-Fight at The Factory!
www.factorytheatre.com.au/event/sci-fi...
www.factorytheatre.com.au/event/sci-fi...
January 25, 2024 at 5:58 AM
For any Sydneysiders here wanting a night of science debate, there are still tickets left for Sci-Fight at The Factory!
www.factorytheatre.com.au/event/sci-fi...
www.factorytheatre.com.au/event/sci-fi...
Does this mean I can describe myself as a "divisive" comedian?
January 22, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Does this mean I can describe myself as a "divisive" comedian?
I'm back to the stand up stage this week!
October 30, 2023 at 5:13 AM
I'm back to the stand up stage this week!
It is surreal...
August 25, 2023 at 7:43 AM
It is surreal...
Hey Sydney people,
My science comedy on language, lies and quantum level realities opens 31 Aug and is playing for 3 nights only for Sydney Fringe. Would love to see you there!
"Do yourself a favour - you'll laugh and learn." Dr Karl
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - AU Review
Tix: sydneyfringe.com/events/atomica…
My science comedy on language, lies and quantum level realities opens 31 Aug and is playing for 3 nights only for Sydney Fringe. Would love to see you there!
"Do yourself a favour - you'll laugh and learn." Dr Karl
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - AU Review
Tix: sydneyfringe.com/events/atomica…
August 25, 2023 at 7:35 AM
Hey Sydney people,
My science comedy on language, lies and quantum level realities opens 31 Aug and is playing for 3 nights only for Sydney Fringe. Would love to see you there!
"Do yourself a favour - you'll laugh and learn." Dr Karl
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - AU Review
Tix: sydneyfringe.com/events/atomica…
My science comedy on language, lies and quantum level realities opens 31 Aug and is playing for 3 nights only for Sydney Fringe. Would love to see you there!
"Do yourself a favour - you'll laugh and learn." Dr Karl
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - AU Review
Tix: sydneyfringe.com/events/atomica…
This wind is not conducive to delivering show posters, but we have made the train relatively unscathed...
Sydney Fringe is nearly here!
Sydney Fringe is nearly here!
August 18, 2023 at 4:21 AM
This wind is not conducive to delivering show posters, but we have made the train relatively unscathed...
Sydney Fringe is nearly here!
Sydney Fringe is nearly here!