Beth
@bkind01.bsky.social
Love science, arts, nature, and education. Wadawurrung country.
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We’re proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with our international partners in Artemis. Our European Service Module is at the heart of NASA’s Orion spacecraft. Together, we're extending humankind’s presence in space and demonstrating that multilateral and inclusive cooperation is vital for our future.
January 30, 2026 at 10:21 AM
We’re proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with our international partners in Artemis. Our European Service Module is at the heart of NASA’s Orion spacecraft. Together, we're extending humankind’s presence in space and demonstrating that multilateral and inclusive cooperation is vital for our future.
Rewatching Fringe. Still feeling plausible.
January 29, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Rewatching Fringe. Still feeling plausible.
Poor magpie. Even with the water we put out, the air is just too hot.
January 27, 2026 at 7:28 AM
Poor magpie. Even with the water we put out, the air is just too hot.
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Walpeup wins the Victorian prize for hottest town today with 48.9°C while Renmark takes the honours in SA with 49.3°C. Wilcannia wins NSW with 47.9C. Crazy weather. I’m burning just writing this.
Victoria's heat record falls as temperatures soar past 40C
Temperatures soar to record highs across Victoria's north-west, as a heatwave pushes town gauges beyond previous records.
www.abc.net.au
January 27, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Walpeup wins the Victorian prize for hottest town today with 48.9°C while Renmark takes the honours in SA with 49.3°C. Wilcannia wins NSW with 47.9C. Crazy weather. I’m burning just writing this.
Extreme heat across much of Australia. Stay safe.
January 26, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Extreme heat across much of Australia. Stay safe.
50+ C temps across the state. Fires still burning. There's a high risk the others will flare up. Be sensible today.
January 26, 2026 at 8:24 PM
50+ C temps across the state. Fires still burning. There's a high risk the others will flare up. Be sensible today.
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, and post the second sentence.
Jason Bourne - that Jason Bourne - doesn't exist any more.
Jason Bourne - that Jason Bourne - doesn't exist any more.
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, and post the second sentence.
"When I told him I was merely taking him downtown to get a new court date, he might actually believe me."
"When I told him I was merely taking him downtown to get a new court date, he might actually believe me."
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, and post the second sentence.
“Whatever we do is meaningful to the extent that it leads to awakening, meaningless to the extent that it leads away from it.”
“Whatever we do is meaningful to the extent that it leads to awakening, meaningless to the extent that it leads away from it.”
January 21, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, and post the second sentence.
Jason Bourne - that Jason Bourne - doesn't exist any more.
Jason Bourne - that Jason Bourne - doesn't exist any more.
Not just pretty colours in the sky.
Ever wondered what powers a solar flare? 💥
Solar Orbiter is finally giving us answers to this long-standing mystery.
The mission caught a 'magnetic avalanche' on the surface of the Sun just before a flare was released.
🔭🧪1/3
Solar Orbiter is finally giving us answers to this long-standing mystery.
The mission caught a 'magnetic avalanche' on the surface of the Sun just before a flare was released.
🔭🧪1/3
January 21, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Not just pretty colours in the sky.
If it's dark, go outside and look up. www.sws.bom.gov.au/Aurora
SWS - Aurora
www.sws.bom.gov.au
January 20, 2026 at 12:05 PM
If it's dark, go outside and look up. www.sws.bom.gov.au/Aurora
Amazing aurora and I got clouds. My siblings did better. The smell of an ocean breeze hitting inland was worth the clouds.
January 20, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Amazing aurora and I got clouds. My siblings did better. The smell of an ocean breeze hitting inland was worth the clouds.
With all that is going on in the world, these steps in human endeavour are being missed. 4 people will swing around the moon soon. The last time was 1972. Remember to look up.
Watch NASA roll huge Artemis 2 moon rocket out to the launch pad on Jan. 17 www.space.com/space-explor...
Watch NASA roll huge Artemis 2 moon rocket out to the launch pad on Jan. 17
The 4-mile trek could begin as early as 7 a.m. EST (1200 GMT) on Saturday (Jan. 17).
www.space.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:42 PM
With all that is going on in the world, these steps in human endeavour are being missed. 4 people will swing around the moon soon. The last time was 1972. Remember to look up.
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Firefighters continue to battle fires across the state after the grim news that a person had been found dead and at least 400,000 hectares have been burnt. Follow live.
Live: Victorian residents tally damage as bushfires claim hundreds of homes
Firefighters continue to battle fires across the state after the grim news that a person had been found dead and at least 400,000 hectares have been burnt. Follow live.
www.abc.net.au
January 12, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Firefighters continue to battle fires across the state after the grim news that a person had been found dead and at least 400,000 hectares have been burnt. Follow live.
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Fires continue to spread across Victoria and three people remain missing.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Victorian premier warns next few hours ‘most dangerous and difficult’ as three people remain missing in bushfires
A man, woman and child remain unaccounted for, authorities say, as the Longwood bushfire continues to burn out of control
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Fires continue to spread across Victoria and three people remain missing.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Over 260 incidents still occurring across Victoria. Unfortunately the storm is bringing dry lightning instead of rain. My heart goes out to those who have lost so much and my thanks to those who continue to fight fire fronts. A long night ahead.
January 9, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Over 260 incidents still occurring across Victoria. Unfortunately the storm is bringing dry lightning instead of rain. My heart goes out to those who have lost so much and my thanks to those who continue to fight fire fronts. A long night ahead.
South West was added to the catastrophic group. It may feel okay on the coast, but be aware you are still under restrictions. Stay off the roads, stay up to date, and stay safe. www.abc.net.au/emergency
January 8, 2026 at 8:34 PM
South West was added to the catastrophic group. It may feel okay on the coast, but be aware you are still under restrictions. Stay off the roads, stay up to date, and stay safe. www.abc.net.au/emergency
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"Widespread 40-degree temperatures, winds up to 100km/h and possible dry lightning could make fighting fires impossible on Friday, Greg Murphy, deputy controller for the Longwood fire, said."
#vicfires
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
#vicfires
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
‘There’s no chance of controlling this fire’: Home destroyed as catastrophic conditions loom
Emergency warnings have been issued for towns east of Seymour and for a bushfire burning east of Wodonga in the state’s far north-east.
www.theage.com.au
January 8, 2026 at 8:41 AM
"Widespread 40-degree temperatures, winds up to 100km/h and possible dry lightning could make fighting fires impossible on Friday, Greg Murphy, deputy controller for the Longwood fire, said."
#vicfires
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
#vicfires
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
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Multiple properties are feared lost to an out-of-control bushfire in central Victoria, as Australia's first heatwave of the year continued to bring high temperatures across the country.
Victorian properties feared lost as bushfires, heatwave persist
Multiple properties are feared lost to an out-of-control bushfire in central Victoria, as Australia's first heatwave of the year continued to bring high temperatures across the country.
www.abc.net.au
January 8, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Multiple properties are feared lost to an out-of-control bushfire in central Victoria, as Australia's first heatwave of the year continued to bring high temperatures across the country.
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If it’s safe to leave, leave now. If VIC Emergency suggests you should leave, please leave
January 8, 2026 at 7:34 AM
If it’s safe to leave, leave now. If VIC Emergency suggests you should leave, please leave
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Even if you're only *near* an area Vic Emergency thinks should leave, gtfo now (if safe).
Current weather conditions mean that they can't control the fires and tomorrow is going to be even more nasty.
You don't know how quickly it can change to 'too late' to leave.
emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/
Current weather conditions mean that they can't control the fires and tomorrow is going to be even more nasty.
You don't know how quickly it can change to 'too late' to leave.
emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/
January 8, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Even if you're only *near* an area Vic Emergency thinks should leave, gtfo now (if safe).
Current weather conditions mean that they can't control the fires and tomorrow is going to be even more nasty.
You don't know how quickly it can change to 'too late' to leave.
emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/
Current weather conditions mean that they can't control the fires and tomorrow is going to be even more nasty.
You don't know how quickly it can change to 'too late' to leave.
emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/
Sobering facts.
WA hits 49°C as heatwave escalates fire danger in multiple states
"Onslow (49°C)...100°C warmer the coldest place in the world on January 7, which was -53.5°C in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Russia. ...temperature differential between Australia & Russia on January 7 was a whopping 102.5°C."
"Onslow (49°C)...100°C warmer the coldest place in the world on January 7, which was -53.5°C in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Russia. ...temperature differential between Australia & Russia on January 7 was a whopping 102.5°C."
WA hits 49°C as heatwave escalates fire danger in multiple states
Western Australia has endured blisteringly hot temperatures this week, with the state setting a new high minimum temperature record on Wednesday.
www.weatherzone.com.au
January 8, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Sobering facts.
Plan your trips and do not head into areas with active emergencies. Always check road closures. I heard the new tunnel was down. traffic.transport.vic.gov.au
VicTraffic
VicTraffic is the official source of road disruption information for Victorian roads. Check traffic, roadworks, and event closures, set up watchlists, and receive notifications.
traffic.transport.vic.gov.au
January 8, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Plan your trips and do not head into areas with active emergencies. Always check road closures. I heard the new tunnel was down. traffic.transport.vic.gov.au
Resources to help prepare for emergencies.
www.redcross.org.au/emergencies/...
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare...
www.ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and-sta...
www.redcross.org.au/emergencies/...
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare...
www.ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and-sta...
Get Prepared app
Get Prepared is an easy-to-use app that empowers you to make important decisions ahead of time by completing your RediPlan. Co-created by Australian Red Cross and NRMA Insurance, it helps you create a...
www.redcross.org.au
January 8, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Resources to help prepare for emergencies.
www.redcross.org.au/emergencies/...
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare...
www.ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and-sta...
www.redcross.org.au/emergencies/...
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare...
www.ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and-sta...
Extreme heat and for emergencies are particularly challenging for the vulnerable. If you are someone or know someone that would require support in emergencies it is helpful to be registered as a vulnerable person. This can be done through your local council.
January 8, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Extreme heat and for emergencies are particularly challenging for the vulnerable. If you are someone or know someone that would require support in emergencies it is helpful to be registered as a vulnerable person. This can be done through your local council.