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Host of the Brains Matter podcast - the show on science, curiosities, and general knowledge. Runner-up Best Oz Sci Microblogger 2010, Did a TEDx once. YT: https://www.youtube.com/@brainsmatterpodcast FB: https://www.facebook.com/brainsmatterpodcast

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Stella says McLaren discovered Piastri 'technical' issues before Brazilian GP 'We reviewed that'

Full link: www.f1oversteer.com/news/andrea-... cc:/ @wimboformula1.bsky.social

08.11.2025 10:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tsunoda hasn't reached SQ3 since joining Red Bull: Sprint race qualifying data Yuki Tsunoda has failed to reach SQ3 every time for Red Bull and only made it out of SQ1 once. Here's the data from qualifying today.

Not only has Yuki Tsunoda failed to reach SQ3 every time for Red Bull, he has only made it out of SQ1 once.

Here’s the data from qualifying for the sprint race: www.racefans.net/2025/11/07/t...

#F1 #BrazilianGP #RaceFans

08.11.2025 10:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

com/news/andrea-stella-says-mclaren-discovered-oscar-piastri-technical-issues-before-brazilian-grand-prix/ #formula1 #f1

08.11.2025 10:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Andrea Stella has confirmed what the rest of the world already knew - #McLarenF1 discovered technical issues with Oscar #Piastri 's car before the Brazilian GP https://www.f1oversteer.

08.11.2025 10:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why do some of us love AI, while others hate it? The answer is in how our brains perceive risk and trust Sometimes, distrust of machines can be a rational reaction.

Why do some of us love AI, while others hate it? The answer is in how our brains perceive risk and trust https://theconversation.com/why-do-some-of-us-love-ai-while-others-hate-it-the-answer-is-in-how-our-brains-perceive-risk-and-trust-268588 #science #STEM #AI #technology

04.11.2025 02:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Extreme heat is driving up property prices in Spain’s cooler northern regions – new study Our study shows that climate change is increasing property values in the country’s cooler north, and reducing them in the hotter south.

Extreme heat is driving up property prices in Spain’s cooler northern regions – new study https://theconversation.com/extreme-heat-is-driving-up-property-prices-in-spains-cooler-northern-regions-new-study-268720 #climatechange #environment #science #STEM

04.11.2025 02:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rapid Antarctic glacier retreat sparks scientific 'whodunnit' A new study suggests that changes to Hektoria Glacier are unprecedented - but not all scientists agree.

Antarctic glacier's rapid retreat sparks scientific 'whodunnit' https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c04gq00xyeeo #climate #science #STEM

04.11.2025 02:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Signatures meant more in Mesopotamia than they do now βˆ’ what cylinder seals say about ancient and modern life Cylinder seals were intimately tied to their owner, showcasing their identity, beliefs and social status.

Signatures meant more in Mesopotamia than they do now βˆ’ what cylinder seals say about ancient and modern life https://theconversation.com/signatures-meant-more-in-mesopotamia-than-they-do-now-what-cylinder-seals-say-about-ancient-and-modern-life-266547 #history #science #STEM

04.11.2025 02:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chimps Can Rethink Their Beliefsβ€”Just Like Humans Are we the only rational thinkers? New research on our primate cousins suggests otherwise

Chimpanzee Metacognition Allows Humanlike Belief Revision https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/chimpanzee-metacognition-allows-humanlike-belief-revision/ #nature #science #STEM

03.11.2025 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Signature size and narcissism βˆ’ a psychologist explains a long-ago discovery that helped establish the link Psychologist Richie Zweigenhaft found a link between signature size and self-esteem. A growing body of research has since established a link to narcissism as well.

Signature size and narcissism βˆ’ a psychologist explains a long-ago discovery that helped establish the link https://theconversation.com/signature-size-and-narcissism-a-psychologist-explains-a-long-ago-discovery-that-helped-establish-the-link-267572 #psychology #science #STEM

03.11.2025 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Landmark global shipping deal abandoned under US threats President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".

Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3vnl0yxg53o #climatechange #environment #politics

03.11.2025 01:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
image showing carbon emissions by income

image showing carbon emissions by income

Where do most #carbon #emissions come from? Data from the Stockholm Institute #climatechange #environment

02.11.2025 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spider Web Decorations Could Aid in Prey Detection, Study Finds Researchers simulated the effects that different web decorations had on vibrations, adding fresh insight to a decades-old debate about the function of these structures

Spider Web Patterns May Help Arachnids Sense Vibrations from Prey https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/spider-web-patterns-may-help-arachnids-sense-vibrations-from-prey/#biology #nature #science #STEM

30.10.2025 04:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Neuroscience behind the β€˜Parenting Paradox’ of Happiness Separate brain processes cope with moment-to-moment versus big-picture experiences, which helps explain how parenting both increases and decreases aspects of well-being

The Neuroscience behind the β€˜Parenting Paradox’ of #Happiness https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-neuroscience-behind-the-parenting-paradox-of-happiness/ #science #STEM #parenthood

30.10.2025 04:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Climate change is a crisis of intergenerational justice. It’s not too late to make it right The changing climate doesn’t just threaten younger people in the distant future, it’s happening now at a massive scale. But we can turn it around.

Climate change is a crisis of intergenerational justice. It’s not too late to make it right https://theconversation.com/climate-change-is-a-crisis-of-intergenerational-justice-its-not-too-late-to-make-it-right-263347 #climatechange #environment #politics #science #STEM

29.10.2025 06:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why fasting won’t cleanse your body – or beat cancer A 21-day water fast won’t β€˜starve’ cancer or cleanse your body. Here’s why science says it’s not only a myth, but potentially dangerous

Why fasting won’t cleanse your body – or beat cancer https://theconversation.com/why-fasting-wont-cleanse-your-body-or-beat-cancer-267555 #health #medicine #biology #science #STEM

29.10.2025 06:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How anatomical names can carry hidden histories of power and exclusion Why is your ankle named after a Greek hero and your uterus after a Renaissance anatomist? The answer says as much about power and memory as it does about medicine.

How anatomical names can carry hidden histories of power and exclusion https://theconversation.com/how-anatomical-names-can-carry-hidden-histories-of-power-and-exclusion-267880 #anatomy #science #STEM

29.10.2025 06:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Most Australian government agencies aren’t transparent about how they use AI A year after a new AI transparency policy was announced, a study of more than 200 government agencies found less than half were following the rules.

Most Australian government agencies aren’t transparent about how they use AI https://theconversation.com/most-australian-government-agencies-arent-transparent-about-how-they-use-ai-266768 #auspol #australia #politics #technology #AI

29.10.2025 06:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Humans have an internal lunar clock – but light pollution is disrupting it Many animals synchronise their behaviour to the phases of the Moon.

Humans have an internal lunar clock – but light pollution is disrupting it https://theconversation.com/humans-have-an-internal-lunar-clock-but-light-pollution-is-disrupting-it-266717 #biology #psychology #science #STEM

29.10.2025 06:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just 1% of coastal waters could power a third of the world’s electricity – but can we do it in time? Offshore wind and solar have tremendous potential but still face many challenges – new study.

Just 1% of coastal waters could power a third of the world’s electricity – but can we do it in time? https://theconversation.com/just-1-of-coastal-waters-could-power-a-third-of-the-worlds-electricity-but-can-we-do-it-in-time-268237 #climatechange #renewables #science #STEM #energy

29.10.2025 06:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time after record heat Previously the country was one of the world's only mosquito-free zones.

Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time after record heat https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyz3vv62pgo #environment #climatechange #science #STEM

23.10.2025 02:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our brains evaluate food within milliseconds, long before we’ve decided to eat it How tasty is it? How healthy is it? Our brains work this out faster than conscious thought.

Our brains evaluate food within milliseconds, long before we’ve decided to eat it https://theconversation.com/our-brains-evaluate-food-within-milliseconds-long-before-weve-decided-to-eat-it-267551 #psychology #science #STEM

23.10.2025 02:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." - Douglas Adams #quote

23.10.2025 02:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

com/record-breaking-co-rise-shows-the-amazon-is-faltering-yet-the-satellite-that-spotted-this-may-soon-be-shut-down-264908 #climatechange #environment #science #STEM

21.10.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Record-breaking COβ‚‚ rise shows the Amazon is faltering β€” yet the satellite that spotted this may soon be shut down https://theconversation.

21.10.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The exercise paradox: why workouts aren’t great for weight loss but useful for maintaining a healthy body weight Exercise has many health benefits beyond weight loss.

The #exercise paradox: why workouts aren’t great for weight loss but useful for maintaining a healthy body weight https://theconversation.com/the-exercise-paradox-why-workouts-arent-great-for-weight-loss-but-useful-for-maintaining-a-healthy-body-weight-266715 #health #science #STEM

21.10.2025 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.

Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0qpz39jpj7o #health #science #STEM

21.10.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The climate crisis is fuelling extreme fires across the planet It’s clear – climate change is supercharging the world’s wildfires in unpredictable and devastating ways.

The climate crisis is fuelling extreme fires across the planet https://theconversation.com/the-climate-crisis-is-fuelling-extreme-fires-across-the-planet-267626 #climatechange #environment #science #STEM

20.10.2025 08:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our team of physicists inadvertently generated the shortest X-ray pulses ever observed Super short X-ray pulses help scientists study materials at the atomic level. Researchers found that certain lasing effects can make these pulses even shorter.

Our team of physicists inadvertently generated the shortest X-ray pulses ever observed https://theconversation.com/our-team-of-physicists-inadvertently-generated-the-shortest-x-ray-pulses-ever-observed-258776 #physics #science #STEM

20.10.2025 08:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why some autistic people don’t speak For around a third of autistic people, speaking is hard.

Why some autistic people don’t speak https://theconversation.com/why-some-autistic-people-dont-speak-263244 #autism #science #STEM

20.10.2025 08:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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