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Rachel Rayner
@raynerexplainer.bsky.social
Science Communicator, performer, comedian, podcaster, writer, sometime poet.
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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...
April 11, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Get the full story here, on the Australian Highlights website.

australianhighlights.com.au/coreytutt
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.
April 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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
March 22, 2025 at 1:31 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.
March 15, 2025 at 4:50 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
March 7, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Tomorrow at Adelaide Fringe!
February 28, 2025 at 5:35 AM
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.
February 25, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Join us on Sun, 9 Feb at 7:30pm, Scitech for an exploration of the questions tackled by science communicators everyday:

🎓What makes someone an expert & how do we know?
🧪Do people trust scientists & what is trust anyway?
📑Why can't we just educate people?

#SciComm #Fringe
February 4, 2025 at 9:48 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.
January 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Instagram's Twitter-like fall begins...
January 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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
January 10, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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
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
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…
May 10, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Cheap science comedy tickets for Melbourne!
Ends 31 Jan (that's Tuesday)
www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/a...
January 28, 2024 at 3:36 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...
January 25, 2024 at 5:58 AM
Does this mean I can describe myself as a "divisive" comedian?
January 22, 2024 at 11:13 PM
I'm back to the stand up stage this week!
October 30, 2023 at 5:13 AM
It is surreal...
August 25, 2023 at 7:43 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…
August 25, 2023 at 7:35 AM
This wind is not conducive to delivering show posters, but we have made the train relatively unscathed...
Sydney Fringe is nearly here!
August 18, 2023 at 4:21 AM