Rachel Rayner

Today at the conference of Australian Science Communicators, a panel—How can scientists in the media benefit the public good?—was hosted by Michael Hopkin of @ConversationAU. Panelists discussed the 'atomised' nature of the media landscape and a movement towards 'solutions journalism'. Panelists: Amanda Rider of @NatureCustom, @RamuSapkota of @NepaliTimes, and science journalist @WilsondaSilva. #ASC2024

I believe that all handbags are inherently ugly.

Atomically Correct, a science comedy on language, lies and quantum level realities opens 31 Aug and is playing for 3 nights only @sydneyfringe "Do yourself a favour - you'll laugh and learn." Dr Karl ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - AU Review Tix: sydneyfringe.com/events/atomica…

Little bit of A/B testing here for the show (sydneyfringe.com/events/atomica…) Thoughts?

Let’s groove to the beat of the stars this #WorldMusicDay. 🎵 Turn the sound up to hear the music of the Vela pulsar (J0835-4510), which has a rocking BPM of 671. 🥁 Learn more about the music of pulsars: csiro.au/en/news/All/Ar… 📷 | @NASA

there are a few dozen Wikipedia editors who have officially adopted typos and I've always thought it was one of the most wholesome corners of the project!! here are a couple examples

Professional groups: Brace of orthodontists Clique of paparazzi Herd of audiologists Bunch of florists Set of concreters Rash of chemists Lot of estate agents Great deal of retailers

@slamup The end twist being that you were the Poet Laureate all along?

The Australian Poet Laureate will be decided by putting poets in a nationally televised house Big Brother-style, and making them compete various literary challenges of increasing complexity, to be gradually voted out by viewers. I will host.

The Arts/Sci fusion that is this treat, is now available @inspiringSthAus. A full program of science-themed productions at the world's 2nd largest Arts festival!

It's official - the name of the asteroid has been accepted. The legacy of @carolune will now also live on among the stars... Thank you Katrien Kolenberg and Peter De Cat for this amazing tribute ❤️

My @ADLfringe poster is finalised. Thanks team!

Thrilled that the latest issue of my fave literary journal (@RabbitPoetryAUS) includes both my review of a new #poetry book (Undercoat by Mark O'Flynn) & Thelma T. Reyna's review of my new poetry book (Natural Philosophies) @readingrevival @RecentPress @RaeRay4 @raynerexplainer

Grateful to @RaeRay4 for presenting our paper on Australian bushfire poetry at this year's @ausassocwriting conference at @usceduau. Rachel discussed poems from various sources, incl @monashclicomm & two ecopoetry anthologies @LitoriaP @JuliaKaylock @DeniseOHagan3 @AnastasiPoetry

Our observatory in WA has been gifted a Wajarri name! 📡 Inyarrimanha Ilgari Bundara, CSIRO's Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory. This dual name means 'sharing sky and stars' and represents the Wajarri Yamaji's long connection to Country as the region's first astronomers. ⭐️

LITTLE UPDATE From today Shirty Science is no longer @madi_hartilllaw side hustle. It is a 3-day a week role🥳 If you have ever had any ideas about science shirts, fun #SciAart collaborations or creative ways to increase the reach of Australian research please say hello!

Meet Birliya, Bundara and Biyarli. ⭐ ASKAP has 36 antennas working together, and sits on the cutting edge of radio astronomy. Each antenna has its own Wajarri name to acknowledge the Wajarri Yamatji Country on which they operate. 🖤💛❤

Retronyms (born due to new sequel): acoustic guitar handwritten cloth nappy dumb phone paper book snail mail pedal bike dairy milk free-to-air TV Old Testament

Swans vs Cats #AFLGF #Nebula

A Flying Photon is being considered for a @sydneyfringe award! My face right now:

So much fun on opening night. Three more shows to go - come have a drink with me! sydneyfringe.com/events/a-flyin…