“These deaths are incomprehensible, given there is environmental water sitting in the dam. This could save the turtles, but WaterNSW is just not allowing its release,"
- Prof Deb Bower
www.theguardian.com/environment/... Story by @lisacox.bsky.social
That must be incredibly frustrating! Great that this study showed what an advantage being left handed is - psychologically as well as physically!
Our son, Rohan, is smiling in this photo, but make no mistake, he worked so hard to reach his goal of 100km.
@scidocmartin.bsky.social & I couldn't be prouder. www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
There's still time to support his fundraiser for mental health 👉 www.mycause.com.au/page/385454/...
He's done it! And, in a time of 8:58:12!
He battled nasty asthma from a cold he's had all week, heat, & of course * 100 km * of running!
@scidocmartin.bsky.social & I couldn't be prouder parents.
Happy 18th, Rohan!
If you're able to donate to his mental health fundraiser, please do! Thanks :)
And he’s off!
Tomorrow, our son will embark on an extraordinary challenge for his 18th birthday. From 4am, he’ll start running towards his ultimate goal of 100km. He hopes to finish well under 10 hours. He’s raising $ for youth mental health. If you’d like to support his cause 👉 www.mycause.com.au/page/385454/...
Calling all runners!
Please consider supporting our son's 100km run on his 18th birthday for the mental health organisation Headspace.
His motivations 👉 www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
His fundraising page 👉 www.mycause.com.au/page/385454/...
#Running #MentalHealth @scidocmartin.bsky.social
I’m so, so proud of our son. If you can support his cause, raising $ for mental health, please do! www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Fundraising campaign flyer for dingo research and monitoring after Victoria's fires
Victoria's fires have been devastating for people & communities, & likely so too wildlife & ecosystems. I am particularly worried about Wilkerr (dingoes), which we've been studying for over 10 years. If you'd like to support our work, please visit & donate at engage.deakin.edu.au/dingofirerec...
Update: sadly Rohan’s interview has been rescheduled because of emergency bushfire broadcasting. We’ll let you know when we have the new date!
Tomorrow at ~ 720 am, our son, Rohan, will be joining Lehmo on 774 ABC Melbourne, to discuss his 100km charity run and challenge for his 18th birthday! He's raising money for Headspace.
@scidocmartin.bsky.social and I couldn't be prouder!
Rohan's fundraiser 👉 www.mycause.com.au/page/385454/...
I love Northern Australia, and it breaks my heart what's happening and is planned for this region. More people need to know why this place is so special and what's at risk, so I wrote about it. My first article for @australiainstitute.org.au's The Point. thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Our son, Rohan, is doing something extraordinary for his 18th birthday, & @scidocmartin.bsky.social & I are so proud.
He's partnered with Headspace to run 100km, raising money for this wonderful organisation!
If you can share or donate, we'd be very grateful!
www.mycause.com.au/page/385454/...
That is impressive. A true long-time listener 🙌
As I said, it was years ago! I’m not sure how long you’ve been listening for 🤣
Yes absolutely - I know a few family members who would have been left-handed if allowed 😞.
This a the third time I’ve done a story on research into left-handers, but the other two were years ago. Sorry you’ve been waiting so long for another!
Thanks and yes I totally agree. We are always our own worst critics and judges! Thank you for listening and sorry to be so slow in responding. I haven’t done a good job of fitting BlueSky into my life!
@scidocmartin.bsky.social & I would like to share our son's efforts to help others. He's documenting his training towards a 100km run fundraiser for Headspace Box Hill on his 18th birthday in Feb 2026. www.instagram.com/rohanbeyondt... On the same page he is also offering a running coaching service.
Indeed!
I couldn’t agree more!!!!
Agreed! It’s a way of demonstrating that this matters to you and you’ve put in effort!
The Australian Science Communicators are now on Bluesky!
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Right back at you!!
I’m sorry I totally missed this. And thank you so much for inviting me 🙏🙏
Jen Martin, wearing headphones and a black zip-up jacket, presenting her seminar about communicating research.
Dropping in to post a fangirl update about the fab @scidocmartin.bsky.social who recently presented for #DeakinRDA about 'Telling the story of your research'.
An excellent intro to research comms + the crucial deliberations that are involved. So much wisdom, never enough time. Thanks, Jen. 🤩
It’s a great day for it! With my favourite human, @scidocmartin.bsky.social.
If you want a brighter, kinder, safer future based on evidence and the advice of experts vote Greens, Teals and sensible Independents. 🗳️ #AusVotes25
Thanks so much and sorry for my VERY slow response. I’m struggling to find time for BlueSky as much as it seems a great place to get to know a bit better! It was great to have you at the session.
Happens all the time! I’ve recently needed a big block of sick leave and lots of people asked me the same thing!
Oh that’s so incredibly kind! I would never say no to a handmade beanie, but full disclosure - I haven’t lost my hair during treatment so I would hate to ask for a beanie under false pretences!!!
Thank you!