Oliver (Oli) Jones

A good question. It is not possible to test every single item that comes into Australia. Retailers no doubt rely on their suppliers to source properly certified products but certification rules differ in other countries & when people want the cheapest possible product then things can slip through.

I was very pleased to be interviewed on the ABC to discuss the fact that some samples of coloured sand used for children appear to contain a form of asbestos. Yes, it’s worrying, no, you don’t need to panic.

www.msn.com/en-au/news/a...

#sand #asbestos #chemistry #safety #science

Vote in Ore Cup FINALS — Mineral Cup & Ore Cup Pick the Ore Mineral of the Year! Voting for Copper vs Molybdenite will remain open for 48 hours. Credit: David M. Maietta and Harold Moritz

#OreCup final match of native #Copper vs #Molybdenite is happening now!

Vote:

Should I be freaking out about microplastics? Microplastics are turning up everywhere, but some scientists say how harmful they are to our bodies is still uncertain. Here's why.

Worried about #microplastics? Check out a recent interview on SBS on this important topic featuring yours truly.

www.sbs.com.au/news/the-fee...

#pollution #chemistry #science #plastic

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🚨 New paper alert 🚨. The latest work from PhD student Nav Singh has just been published in 'Environmental Pollution'. This adds to Nav's growing work on the behaviour of #PFAS in Victoria 🇦🇺. Read more at www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Great work Nav!
#science #ozchem #Research #Melbourne

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Fun reading esp when you're at the "WTF is dark metabolome" stage. The term is just too cool.

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I was very pleased to be interviewed by The Analytical Scientist magazine about the Dark Metabolome. A term I think I was the first to define formally 

Read all about my thoughts on this somewhat contested concept at

theanalyticalscientist.com/issues/2025/...

#metabolomics #science #chemsky

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🚨New paper alert🚨. PhD student Dunsin Oyetunji used X-ray absorption spectroscopy to show how organic-rich soils transform manganese minerals that control nutrient & carbon cycling.

See - www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... for all the details.

#chemsky #soil #chemistry #environment

Infographic on the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi for the development of metal-organic frameworks. The infographic explains that metal-organic frameworks are molecular sponges built up from metal ions and organic compounds that act as linkers. Small molecules such as gases can move into and out of cavities in these frameworks. The graphic highlights some of the MOFs the laureates have developed and concludes by looking at possible future uses of MOFs, including gas storage and extracting water from air.

The 2025 #NobelPrize in Chemistry was awarded today for the development of metal-organic frameworks, molecular sponges with applications in gas storage, water purification and more: www.compoundchem.com/2025/10/08/2...

#ChemSky 🧪

The 2026 Chemistry Faculty Jobs List

The 2026 Chemistry Faculty Jobs List has 217 tenure-track positions and 22 teaching positions: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... #facultychemjobs #chemsky #chemjobs ⚗️🧪

Very pleased to be included in the Stanford/Elsevier top 2% Scientists list again this year (both career and single-year data). The list identifies highly influential scientists based on a range of metrics (topscinet.com). It is not a perfect ranking, but I’ll take it.

#Science #chemsky

The Truth in Beauty E-Summit YouTube video by The Eco Well

Yesterday I had the pleasure of presenting at the 2025 Truth in Beauty E-Summit organised by Jen Novakovich and her team. The whole event was free, is available online at www.youtube.com/live/FB6UXGb... - my talk on microplastic misinformation starts at 14:32 #chemsky #microplastics #misinformation

Do you know what’s in your vitamin pill? The claims vary from promises of longevity and improved vitality to treating everything from menopausal symptoms and sleep issues. But do you know what you’re swallowing?

The 2nd of six articles by the fantastic Sarah Berry in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age on the #chemistry, #safety and #effectiveness of #vitamins and #supplements. This week, what's in your vitamin pill?

www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/he...

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Really excited to be talking at the Truth in Beauty, e-summit on the topic of microplastics, myth vs reality, organised by the awesome Jen Novakovich and team.

The event is free and online. You can register to attend at lnkd.in/gDPBKYwk

#chemsky #chemistry #microplastics #media

calling all Australian researchers - see below. The ARC haven't circulated this survey very well.... thanks @arc-tracker.bsky.social for circulating!

Thank you David. That’s very kind of you.

Thank you very much Chris. That’s very kind.

A news story from the university website. There is text describing the grant above pictures of the research team.

Very excited to say that our Indigenous grant was successful!! This is a $AUD 1.258 million grant to help unravel how manganese minerals interact with organic matter and their role in terrestrial carbon and nutrient cycling.

#science #geochemistry #chemistry #soilscience #soil #carbon

The vitamin epidemic

I am in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age today in a great article about the #chemistry, #safety and effectiveness of #vitamins and other #supplements, the first in a six-part series by Sarah Berry.
www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/he...

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Had a great time in Wellington, New Zealand, last week, at the @setacau.bsky.social - ACTRA meeting. Pictured below are just some of the RMIT University contingent. It is great to see the impact RMIT has had and continues to have on #science #Environmental #Chemistry & #toxicology in Australasia.

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Having a fantastic time at #setacactra2025 here in Wellington, NZ. Learning a lot and catching up with friends old and new.

The nominations are in and there’s just one day left to vote before our AGM tomorrow!

SETAC AU full members check your emails for instructions on how to vote 🗳️

A huge thank you to the supporters who helped make the upcoming SETAC AU ACTRA conference possible. Stay tuned as we spotlight our Gold & Silver sponsors and share more about the conference theme:
Building a lasting legacy: Our choice, their future
#SETACACTRA2025

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From PFAS to microplastics, Eurofins advanced methods are helping us better understand and protect our ecosystems. We're proud to have Eurofins as a Silver Sponsor at SETAC-ACTRA 2025. Learn more: www.eurofins.co.nz #PFAS #Microplastics #EnvironmentalTesting #SETACACTRA2025

Our #SETACACTRA2025 welcome reception is underway!

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I am really looking forward to the @setacau.bsky.social Australasia-ACTRA joint conference next week in Wellington. It's going to be a great event - confer.eventsair.com/setac-actra-...

I am speaking on Tuesday 26th. Come along and hear about the mystery of the tainted aquifer.

I am really looking forward to the @setac.bsky.social Australasia-ACTRA joint conference next week in Wellington. It's going to be a great event - confer.eventsair.com/setac-actra-...

I am speaking on Tuesday 26th. Come along and hear about the mystery of the tainted aquifer.

Conferences - ANZMAG - The Australian and New Zealand Society for Magnetic Resonance ANZMAG 2025 Welcome to the 2025 14th ANZMAG Conference at […]

Registrations for the 2025 ANZMAG Conference are now open! Join us at Tangalooma Resort on beautiful Moreton Island (Qld, Aus) from Nov 30 - Dec 4.

Earlybird registrations close August 29th.

ECR and student travel bursaries available!

anzmag.com.au/conferences-...

#NMR #EPR #ESR #NMRchat #MRI