Monash Science

New research led by @shawan-chowdhury.bsky.social shows that Facebook and Flickr posts can track invasive species faster and more broadly than traditional biodiversity databases.

“Social media isn’t noise, it’s data.” - Dr Chowdhury

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Regulation of cyanogenic glucosides in wild and domesticated Eusorghum taxa This study presents evidence that the ability to maintain high leaf cyanogenic glucoside concentrations into maturity might have arisen in sorghum's crop wild relatives, rather than during domesticat...

This paper of ours is not getting read as much as expected - it tests whether people domesticated #sorghum that was already high #cyanide or selected for cyanide during #domestication (it’s the former) - Classic case of a misleading title 😞 🪴🌾🌱
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Our new study reveals that anthropogenic disturbances destabilise the plant–pollinator network, and that impacts were strongest when disturbances occurred at both the landscape and regional scales. @ecospat-ch.bsky.social @fcollart.bsky.social @riva-ecology.bsky.social
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Read more about the women in #MonashScience here: monash.edu/science/idwgs

Woman in green knitted top against a light grey to blue gradient background. Black text next to her reads: #IDWGS 11 Feb "Women are far too capable to continue playing the minor role in computing and programming. I want this shift to open doors for other minority groups too, and I'll do everything I can to support that." Dr Rebecca Nealon, ARC Future Fellow, School of Physics and Astronomy.

#IDWGS Dr Rebecca Nealon studies accretion discs to understand how planets form, using simulations that blend astronomy, maths and computing. She hopes to see more women leading in computational science. @monashastro.bsky.social Read more 👉 www.monash.edu/science/news...

Woman in red turtleneck against a light grey to blue gradient background. Black text next to her reads: #IDWGS 11 Feb "Go for it. Take every opportunity with both hands and find mentors who will support you and cheer you on." Dr Melissa Lee, Senior Lecturer, School of Mathematics.

#IDWGS Dr Melissa Lee studies symmetry through group theory at #MonashMaths & co leads computation in the new Centre of Excellence in Mathematics of Quantum Era Security and Trust (MathQuEST). Her advice: “Take every opportunity with both hands.” Read more 👉 www.monash.edu/science/news...

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#IDWGS Dr Lesley Alton studies how animal adapt to climate warming @monashbiol.bsky.social Her advice to future scientists: “Be curious and take maths.” Read more 👉 www.monash.edu/science/news...

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#IDWGS Dr Khay Fong is driving advances in nanomedicine, sustainability and AI at #MonashChemistry. She says, “I am where I am because of who I am.” Read more 👉 www.monash.edu/science/news...

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#IDWGS ARC Future Fellow A/Prof. @katfitzsimmons.bsky.social studies desert history and champions inclusive science. Her advice to future scientists: Be brave and seek support. Read more 👉 www.monash.edu/science/news...

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#IDWGS Women at #MonashScience are redefining what’s possible. “This is what the future of scientific excellence looks like” – Professor Kayta Pas. Read more 👉 www.monash.edu/science/news...

Monash Science researchers have achieved a major nanoscience milestone, directly imaging the atomic structure at gold nanoparticle interfaces for the first time. https://www.monash.edu/science/news-events/news/2026/monash-researchers-reveal-atomic-structure-at-gold-nanoparticle-interfaces

Emily Blackburn announced as the 2025 Dan Gilmore Scholarship recipient - Biosis The 2025 Daniel Gilmore Scholarship winner is Emily Blackburn, who is currently completing her Honours at Monash University on the Leadbeater Possum.

Our team at @monashbiol.bsky.social have had some exciting grant wins over Dec/Jan!

First up, Honours student Emily Blackburn was awarded the Daniel Gilmore Scholarship in support of her research on the critically endangered Leadbeater’s Possum: www.biosis.com.au/emily-blackb... #ozmammals

Monash Science researchers have achieved a major quantum materials breakthrough: a 3 nm film hosting a true 3D flat electronic band across the full momentum space. https://www.monash.edu/science/news-events/news/2026/monash-scientists-create-ultra-thin-metal-with-never-before-seen-quantum-behaviour

Juan Valbuena-Fernandez and co-authors find that urgent integration of climate projections into conservation planning, alongside enhanced protections against illegal trade, is critical to safeguarding bluetongue lizard species.

We know bees are important, but do we know how to identify them? Robert Moore, Vanessa Kellerman, Scarlett Howard and co-authors have a new web-based tool that makes bee identification simple, rapid, and accessible. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Congrats to @shiho-ozeki.bsky.social on her PhD paper studying the potential impacts of pollution from the contraceptive pill on a marine species, the crested weedfish.

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🎇 Monash University is back for 2026! We’re excited to welcome our amazing staff and students to campus for another year of learning and discovery. Let’s make this year extraordinary! #MonashScience

Season’s greetings to our Monash Science community! Thank you for making 2025 remarkable. 🌟 Our offices will be closed 24 Dec – 4 Jan, but we’ll be back ready for 2026! #MonashScience #MonashUni

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New @natcomms.nature.com research reveals: the deep Java slab is driving seismic stress north into Sumatra. #MonashEAE researchers Dr Gollapalli & Professsor Capitanio shine new light on megaquake risk along the Sunda megathrust. Read more: www.monash.edu/science/news... #Geoscience #Earthquakes

Congrats #MonashChemistry researchers Prof. Andrea Robinson (MALDI inside a box, $607K) and Prof. Philip Wai Hong Chan (Real-time NMR for sustainable chemistry, $1.64M) on being awarded #ARC #LIEF funding for their projects 👏👏

Congratulations School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment researchers Dr @ariaan.bsky.social, Dr Chris Voisey, and Dr Ke Zhu, as well as Dr Cale Rankin (School of Mathematics) and Dr @eccentricperturber.bsky.social (@monashastro.bsky.social) 👏👏
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Monash Science has nearly tripled its #ARC #DECRA26 funding, securing $2.53M for 5 projects. Three projects come from the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, highlighting our leadership in climate & planetary science. #MonashScience #ECR

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The Sun, seen from near-space. That’s the mission of #MHAB.
40+ students. One telescope. Infinite possibilities. From Melbourne to Europe, they’re proving that the future of space science is student-led, collaborative, and unstoppable. www.monash.edu/science/news...

Monash Science celebrates four academics named in The Australian’s Top 250 Researchers (2026): Peter Cawood (Geology), Ricardo Ruiz-Baier (Computational Mathematics), David Wood (Discrete Mathematics), @j-a-nash.bsky.social (High Energy & Nuclear Physics). Read more: www.monash.edu/news/article...

Monash Science researchers have directly shown the orbit of a companion star around ageing giant π1 Gruis. @monashastro.bsky.social PhD candidate Yoshiya Mori helped unlock the finding using our stellar evolution models. www.monash.edu/science/news... @stellaralchemist.bsky.social

Congrats to Dr @agunn.bsky.social, who received the Early Career Researcher of the Year Award (STEM) at this year's VC's Excellence Awards 👏👏 Learn more: monash.edu/vc-excellenc...

Congrats to Professor Joanne Etheridge FAA, who received the VC's Award for Excellence in Research Infrastructure 👏👏 Learn more: monash.edu/vc-excellenc...

Congrats to Dr Rosemarie Herbert, who is part of the ATLAS team that received the VC's Award for Innovation in Learning and Teaching 👏👏 Learn more: monash.edu/vc-excellenc...

Congrats to Rory McNab, who received a Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning - Teaching Associate at the 2025 VC's Excellence Awards 👏👏 Learn more: monash.edu/vc-excellenc...

Congrats to Nicole De Rycke, who received a Special Commendation for the VC's Award for Professional Staff - Individual Strategic Excellence 👏👏 Learn more: monash.edu/vc-excellenc... @monashbiol.bsky.social