Kylie Ahern

The Gardasil gap: A case study in how universities undermine their incredible impact The University of Queensland developed a vaccine that saves 300,000 lives annually. Yet their story is buried under meaningless buzzwords and marketing-speak.

The Uni of Queensland (UQ) developed a vaccine that saves 300,000 lives annually. Yet they bury their story under meaningless marketing-speak.This isn’t just a UQ issue; it’s symptomatic of the global research sector which is underselling its impact.

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Zooniverse The Zooniverse is the world’s largest and most popular platform for people-powered research.

A new climate data rescue project for Italian weather observations back to the 1880s.

Anyone can help climate scientists learn more about the past and how our climate is changing.

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Lets see if BlueSky can be as helpful as Old School Twitter.

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This is often unsung work and they don't toot their own horns.

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Inside your body, aging unfolds at remarkably different rates New research shows aging is not a uniform process. Parts of our bodies start aging earlier than others, right down to our organs and cells.

This is such a great article. I can’t wait to hear how this research unfolds …

New research shows ageing is not a uniform process. Parts of our bodies start aging earlier than others, right down to our organs and cells.

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Who trusts in scientific research? Cross-national surveys of Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States In this study, we explored science understanding and attitudes in Japan compared to the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US), examining trust in science versus humanities. Our web-base...

How does public trust in #Science🧪 vary globally? 🌍

A study finds higher scientific knowledge boosts trust in research in Japan, the UK, and the US – but political views play a bigger role in the UK and US.

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What stands out to you? 🤔

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Nature’s ‘Swiss Army Knife’: What Can We Learn From Venom? A study of Gila monster venom helped start the revolution in weight-loss drugs. But scientists think that’s just the beginning.

A study of Gila monster venom helped start the revolution in weight-loss drugs. But scientists think that’s just the beginning.
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The Conversation U.S. has published over 21,000 articles by experts on topics ranging from abalone to Zoroastrianism (and our global sister sites have published over 170,000 more).

If you're curious about it, there's a good chance we've got a story on it.

Ask me today and we'll look for you

Two-thirds of news influencers are men — and most have never worked for a news organization A new Pew Research Center report also found nearly 40% of U.S. adults under 30 regularly get news from news influencers.

Part of how misinformation takes hold.... A new Pew Research Center report also found nearly 40% of U.S. adults under 30 regularly get news from news influencers.
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A dramatic, surreal image inspired by the "Jaws" movie poster. A large shark with open jaws rises from the depths of the water toward a floating, bare-branched tree that sits just above the surface, illuminated by beams of light.

Sharks are older than trees. Let that sink in for a moment - these predators have been around for over 400 million years, outlasting entire ecosystems.

What is the most unexpected science fact that blew your mind? Share it below - I cannot wait to learn something new!

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Study to look at why some people with aggressive cancer are ‘super-survivors’ NHS centres join search for patients who have lived much longer than expected, in hope of developing new therapies

“We know that these people survive,” said Nicolas Wolikow, CEO of Cure51. “We must understand why and unlock the mechanism of survival. If we are successful in doing that, there’s a good chance we can contribute to the eradication of cancer.”

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Changes in global temperature (1850-2023)

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Dance breaks down barriers to STEM for young women A unique programme combines dance and STEM to help women of colour find their confidence.

In the latest issue of @the-brilliant.bsky.social ,we met Yamilee Toussaint, Founder & CEO, STEM From Dance which empowers girls with the skills, experiences, and confidence to pursue careers in STEM through the transformative power of dance.

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Image of Yamilee Toussaint smiling at the camera. Her image is accompanied by a quote from Yamilee "Dance has always been a source of encouragement and joy and community."

In our latest issue we met Yamilee Toussaint, Founder & CEO, STEM From Dance which empowers girls with the skills, experiences, and confidence to pursue careers in STEM through the transformative power of dance.

We're inspired!

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#scicomm #sciencecommunication