Steve Ardern
steveardern.bsky.social
Steve Ardern
@steveardern.bsky.social
Astrophysics PhD student at University of Bath
- Variable stars (RR Lyrae and Cepheids)
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𝗡𝗼, 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝟮-𝟭𝟴𝗯'𝘀 𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.

K2-18b is back in the news, now with a bold claim that biosignature molecules (DMS and/or DMDS) have been 'detected at 3σ'.

Most exoplanet astronomers are extremely sceptical about these claims, let's see why (1/n).

🔭🧪🪐 #exoplanet
April 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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I'm looking for a two year postdoc to work with me at Macquarie University building an Astrostatistics Research Group!

We're interested in diverse applicants with previous experience in applying stats/AI/ML in astronomy, especially in relation to exoplanets/stellar astrophysics/instrumentation.
Macquarie University hiring Postdoctoral Research Associate in North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia | LinkedIn
Posted 2:06:48 AM. PRIMARY DETAIL Salary Circa $106,089 to $113,697 + 17% superannuationNorth Ryde location; Hybrid, 2…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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February 7, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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Microsoft is going to price gouge you by adding their genAI to your subscription without your consent, and they are not transparent about how to avoid this bullshit.

Here's how to change your subscription back to "Classic" for a lower charge without Copilot: answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffi...
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January 18, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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Really need to sell a few more tickets for Thursday science comedy: come to the basement! You’ll laugh a lot and think a bit. wegottickets.com/f/13642/
Huh, That's Funny
A night where comedy and science collide. Join a collection of comedians, scientists and the just plain curious in Jericho's most comfortable basement for a night that will make you laugh...and then ...
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January 26, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Come join us in the Astrophysics Group at the University of Bath Department of Physics! Job opening for a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Astrophysics, with applications due Nov 1, 2023.

www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy...
September 8, 2023 at 4:30 PM