Dr Nathan Kilah
@chemistrynathan.bsky.social
Research Chemist, Senior Lecturer, Science Communicator, Edible Gardener, Beekeeper, Anti-authoritarian, Husband, Dad. I will ❤️ your gardening posts. www.nathankilah.com/science-communication nipaluna/Hobart, lutruwita/Tasmania
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I took a look at the blue fabric dye RFK Jr, Joe Rogan et al have been chugging: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Does methylene blue really have wellness benefits or will it just leave you with the blues? | Antiviral
The fabric dye is popular in wellness circles, with a laundry list of claimed benefits – but it also carries serious risks
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I took a look at the blue fabric dye RFK Jr, Joe Rogan et al have been chugging: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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It is not the L-tryptophan in turkey that makes people fall asleep after eating Thanksgiving dinner. Rather, it is the slight dusting of fentanyl in many traditional preparations of sage dressing that causes drowsiness.
November 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
It is not the L-tryptophan in turkey that makes people fall asleep after eating Thanksgiving dinner. Rather, it is the slight dusting of fentanyl in many traditional preparations of sage dressing that causes drowsiness.
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Is this cheese grater conscious? Many users feel they're talking to a real person. Scientists say it's time to consider whether they're onto something.
November 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Is this cheese grater conscious? Many users feel they're talking to a real person. Scientists say it's time to consider whether they're onto something.
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If everything is a top priority, then everything gets done quickly. That's basic management
November 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
If everything is a top priority, then everything gets done quickly. That's basic management
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Stop comparing yourself to people who have support systems.
October 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Stop comparing yourself to people who have support systems.
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Have you met Viola Smith? Truly a legend who lived a glorious 107 years, apparently. if not, here's a sample of her prowess. www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5c_...
Frances Carroll & Her Coquettes Featuring Drummer Viola Smith
YouTube video by verycoolsound
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Have you met Viola Smith? Truly a legend who lived a glorious 107 years, apparently. if not, here's a sample of her prowess. www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5c_...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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DECRA success rate is the lowest in 14 years, since 2012 (1st year the scheme ran).
What a pathetic system we have for supporting new ideas, new people…
DE26: 13.1%
25: 17.9
24: 19.6
23: 15.0
22: 19.7
21: 17.1
20: 16.0
19: 17.2
18: 16.3
17: 16.7
16: 16.4
15: 14.3
14: 13.6
13: 15.6
12: 12.8
What a pathetic system we have for supporting new ideas, new people…
DE26: 13.1%
25: 17.9
24: 19.6
23: 15.0
22: 19.7
21: 17.1
20: 16.0
19: 17.2
18: 16.3
17: 16.7
16: 16.4
15: 14.3
14: 13.6
13: 15.6
12: 12.8
🚨 #DECRA #DE26 announcement:
❗️Outcomes announced publicly for Discovery Early Career Researcher Award 2026❗️
See ARC's RMS for list ➡️ https://rms.arc.gov.au/RMS/Report/Download/Report/a3f6be6e-33f7-4fb5-98a6-7526aaa184cf/285
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❗️Outcomes announced publicly for Discovery Early Career Researcher Award 2026❗️
See ARC's RMS for list ➡️ https://rms.arc.gov.au/RMS/Report/Download/Report/a3f6be6e-33f7-4fb5-98a6-7526aaa184cf/285
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November 25, 2025 at 12:34 AM
DECRA success rate is the lowest in 14 years, since 2012 (1st year the scheme ran).
What a pathetic system we have for supporting new ideas, new people…
DE26: 13.1%
25: 17.9
24: 19.6
23: 15.0
22: 19.7
21: 17.1
20: 16.0
19: 17.2
18: 16.3
17: 16.7
16: 16.4
15: 14.3
14: 13.6
13: 15.6
12: 12.8
What a pathetic system we have for supporting new ideas, new people…
DE26: 13.1%
25: 17.9
24: 19.6
23: 15.0
22: 19.7
21: 17.1
20: 16.0
19: 17.2
18: 16.3
17: 16.7
16: 16.4
15: 14.3
14: 13.6
13: 15.6
12: 12.8
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do you have any idea how much you have to piss somebody off to make them change their gauge
#Finland will begin to #Russia - proof its rail network, integrate with EU train infrastructure.
The Finnish government has announced the conversion of its rail network from Russian gauge (1,524 mm) to European standard (1,435 mm).
www.trenvista.net/en/news/flas...
The Finnish government has announced the conversion of its rail network from Russian gauge (1,524 mm) to European standard (1,435 mm).
www.trenvista.net/en/news/flas...
November 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
do you have any idea how much you have to piss somebody off to make them change their gauge
The cheap lap steel ads have continued, and the cheap lap steel is currently on sale...
Searched cheap lap steel guitars a while ago and keep getting ads for cheap lap steel guitars. If this keeps up I just might have to buy a cheap lap steel guitar...
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The cheap lap steel ads have continued, and the cheap lap steel is currently on sale...
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Getting journal rejections like
November 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Getting journal rejections like
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This is utterly outrageous by the Group of Eight unis, and deeply insulting and undermining for environment and climate experts trying their hardest to achieve a more sustainable future for society. Shameful stuff.
1/ No surpirise that Business Council of Australia's leading the charge for further regressive changes to Watt's already regressive EPBC package
But 🤯 that the Group of 8 Unis (ANU, Monash, UAdelaide, UMelb, UNSW, USyd, UQ, UWA) have signed the 'Letter from the Alliance of 26 industry Groups' 🤬🤬🤬
But 🤯 that the Group of 8 Unis (ANU, Monash, UAdelaide, UMelb, UNSW, USyd, UQ, UWA) have signed the 'Letter from the Alliance of 26 industry Groups' 🤬🤬🤬
Alliance of Industry Groups: Letter on EPBC - Business Council of Australia
www.bca.com.au
November 21, 2025 at 5:30 AM
This is utterly outrageous by the Group of Eight unis, and deeply insulting and undermining for environment and climate experts trying their hardest to achieve a more sustainable future for society. Shameful stuff.
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1/ No surpirise that Business Council of Australia's leading the charge for further regressive changes to Watt's already regressive EPBC package
But 🤯 that the Group of 8 Unis (ANU, Monash, UAdelaide, UMelb, UNSW, USyd, UQ, UWA) have signed the 'Letter from the Alliance of 26 industry Groups' 🤬🤬🤬
But 🤯 that the Group of 8 Unis (ANU, Monash, UAdelaide, UMelb, UNSW, USyd, UQ, UWA) have signed the 'Letter from the Alliance of 26 industry Groups' 🤬🤬🤬
Alliance of Industry Groups: Letter on EPBC - Business Council of Australia
www.bca.com.au
November 21, 2025 at 3:09 AM
1/ No surpirise that Business Council of Australia's leading the charge for further regressive changes to Watt's already regressive EPBC package
But 🤯 that the Group of 8 Unis (ANU, Monash, UAdelaide, UMelb, UNSW, USyd, UQ, UWA) have signed the 'Letter from the Alliance of 26 industry Groups' 🤬🤬🤬
But 🤯 that the Group of 8 Unis (ANU, Monash, UAdelaide, UMelb, UNSW, USyd, UQ, UWA) have signed the 'Letter from the Alliance of 26 industry Groups' 🤬🤬🤬
Is the Bazball in the room with us now?
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Is the Bazball in the room with us now?
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You don't know me but I'm the guy who raises prices mid November so people think things are "On Sale" come Black Friday
November 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
You don't know me but I'm the guy who raises prices mid November so people think things are "On Sale" come Black Friday
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authors you have the chance to do the funniest thing right now
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
arstechnica.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:35 AM
authors you have the chance to do the funniest thing right now
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I thought they'd blurred the player's face...
The Ashes: what you need to know about the 2025-26 series in Australia
The Ashes: what you need to know about the 2025-26 series in Australia
The 74th Ashes series begins this week. How can cricket lovers follow all the action? Will England be competitive this time? Your questions answered
The first ball will be bowled in Perth on Friday at 10:20am local time, or 1.20pm AEDT in Sydney and Melbourne. In Brisbane, tune in just after midday.
Perth, starting 21 November
Brisbane (day nighter), 4 December
Adelaide, 17 December
Melbourne, 26 December
Sydney, 4 January Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I thought they'd blurred the player's face...
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A baby echidna on our quiet tasmanian back road this morning......wasn't much bigger than my hand. Curled itself up pretty quickly.
November 20, 2025 at 12:45 AM
A baby echidna on our quiet tasmanian back road this morning......wasn't much bigger than my hand. Curled itself up pretty quickly.
Dude! Spoilers!!!
November 19, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Dude! Spoilers!!!
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David Pope in Canberra Times
November 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
David Pope in Canberra Times