The long-awaited "Assessing changes in global fire regimes" article is now live! Led by dynamic Sara Sayedi, the article rewinds & fast-forwards Earth's #fire scenarios, rendering #policy implications. Read here: rb.gy/so6udx International Paleofire Network DiverseK School of Sustainability IIT Madras

A lovely profile of Dr Emma Rehn's work as both a postdoc and PhD candidate in CABAH jcu.edu.au/this-is-uni/na… Australian Research Council James Cook Uni

The harsh lunar night fell, and it was expected that the SLIM lunar lander would fall into an eternal slumber as its circuit boards froze. But then the day dawned and SLIM revived as SLIM THE WHITE! (Fabulous art by science communicator, Dr Emma Rehn!)

The AQUA editors have put out the first call for submissions for the July edition of QA - find all the details here: aqua.org.au/quaternary-aus…

Conference registration is now open until 31st March: aqua.org.au/conference/aqu… (Don't forget to also reserve your spots for workshops/field trips/accommodation on the beautiful Minjerribah North Stradbroke Island)

A handful of symbols are often used to show "science", but are relevant to just a few disciplines. I'd love your input for a collection of drawings I'm creating that cover more of the breadth of science! So, what objects best represent YOUR area of science and the work you do?

Perfect for #CharcoalTuesday: read about the 150,000-year fire record from Girraween Lagoon in Darwin that shows signs of Indigenous fire management beginning over 11,000 years ago 🔥 #palaeofire

How can art effectively deliver environmental messages? I interviewed Dr Robyn Glade-Wright about enviro art and her 2023 exhibition 'Falling from the Sky' at James Cook Uni, where I was an exhibiting artist(-scientist) w/k- Between Science & Art JCU College of Arts, Society and Education #scicomm #sciart between-science-and-art.com/robyn-glade-wr…

Excited to be back again designing for Pint of Science Australia, as a special collab for their 10th anniversary!

A fan favourite during National Archaeology Week each year is our annual Bake It! Make It! competition. For #2024NAW, we have revamped our entry process to go through a Google Form. The entry form will go live on Wednesday 1 May and will close at midnight AEST Saturday 25 May.

It's archaeology craft + baking season again! If you're a crocheter 🧶, check out my free archaeological patterns from NAW 2022: ravelry.com/designers/e-re… (and I'd love to see any of your finished creations!)

It's National Heart Week. ❤️ Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia. We encourage everyone to see their GP for a Heart Health Check. It could save your life. #heartweek #heartresearch #bloodpressure

🚨 Science journo job alert! 🚨 Come work with ABC Science! We're on the hunt for an online science reporter. And yep, that's my job -- I'm moving into a different role, so will still be around, but it's definitely time to pass the baton careers.abc.net.au/en/job/504029/…

The wait is over, our festival kicks off today! 🧠🍻 It's time to treat yourself and a family member, friend or colleague to a night of science fun and fascination. Book your tickets for $8 online at pintofscience.com.au/locations (before 4.30pm) or $10 at the door!

A question for volcanologists: what's the longest time between eruptions of any single volcano, that we know of? 🌋 #MyScienceMay

This week I learned that there are approx. 2,000 (!) species of Australian native bees! 🐝 Thanks to Holly Farnan for sharing this as part of her talk at Pint of Science AU! #MyScienceMay #Pint24 James Cook Uni

Welcome to Australia's National Archaeology Week for 2024. Join in the fun by attending an event, entering our baking and crafting competition or explore our meet the archaeologist page. Our website is the hub for all #2024NAW info: buff.ly/3ctRHXp

New resource! 📢 Science is more than lab coats and beakers, so I've illustrated 18 science objects for you to use in your presentations and social media Pay what you want for this pack, from as little as $2! Get it here: ko-fi.com/s/5282440b90 Happy National Archaeology Week!

We’re putting the spotlight on the Irwin’s turtle this #WorldTurtleDay TropWATER scientists used environmental DNA to help rediscover the Irwin’s turtle in the lower Burdekin in 2022, after it was last seen over 25 years ago Read more: jcu.edu.au/news/releases/… 📷Lorelle McShane

I was recently commissioned to design this artwork for the Astro. Soc. Aus. Annual Science Meeting which is happening online next week ✨ If you're attending #ASA2024, come and say hi at the The Future of Meetings virtual booth! #SciArt #SciComm