Brains Matter

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.

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2026-08-14 01:57:27 UTC

This is hilarious 🤣 #politics #USA
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2026-07-24 00:31:20 UTC

Map of healthcare worldwide. According to the OECD health at a glance tracker (https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/health-spending-u-s-compare-countries), the USA spends ~$10K (USD) per taxpayer to NOT have a universal healthcare system, whereas in Australia we spend ~$5.5K (USD) per taxpayer to have one. #health #science #STEM #humanrights
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2026-04-27 04:18:17 UTC

Why the Coalition’s lurch to the right is bad for the climate https://theconversation.com/why-the-coalitions-lurch-to-the-right-is-bad-for-the-climate-280915 #auspol #climatechange #science #STEM #australia

2026-04-02 00:19:46 UTC

How medieval chess created a space in which players – regardless of race – could engage as equals https://theconversation.com/how-medieval-chess-created-a-space-in-which-players-regardless-of-race-could-engage-as-equals-279132 #history #maths #india #STEM

2026-03-16 20:58:12 UTC

Why long-term climate choices are hard to make – a philosopher explains https://theconversation.com/why-long-term-climate-choices-are-hard-to-make-a-philosopher-explains-277040 #climatechange #philosophy #psychology #science #STEM #environment

2026-03-11 03:11:27 UTC

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But the lawn just came and hit him!

2026-03-11 02:27:36 UTC

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I know right... makes it look like it's a way to keep Horner out 🤣

2026-03-11 02:05:07 UTC

Welcome to Microsoft Petronas Racing Benz https://www.planetf1.com/news/toto-wolff-bids-alpine-stake-christian-horner-consortium #formula1 #F1 #mercedes #AMG #Alpine

2026-03-05 00:48:39 UTC

What is #happiness? A philosopher looks for answers https://theconversation.com/what-is-happiness-a-philosopher-looks-for-answers-276091 #philosophy #psychology #STEM

2026-03-03 01:21:08 UTC

Satellite images show how Antarctica’s vanishing sea ice is changing the food chain https://theconversation.com/satellite-images-show-how-antarcticas-vanishing-sea-ice-is-changing-the-food-chain-275847 #ecology #environment #science #STEM #climatechange

2026-03-03 01:19:22 UTC

The Pentagon strongarmed AI firms before Iran strikes – in dark news for the future of ‘ethical AI’ https://theconversation.com/the-pentagon-strongarmed-ai-firms-before-iran-strikes-in-dark-news-for-the-future-of-ethical-ai-277198 #politics #AI #technology #STEM #ethics

2026-02-27 01:20:32 UTC

Rain is coming to Antarctica – here’s how it will change the frozen continent https://theconversation.com/rain-is-coming-to-antarctica-heres-how-it-will-change-the-frozen-continent-276140 #glaciology #geography #science #STEM

2025-12-15 22:20:02 UTC

#humour #philosophy
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2025-12-09 01:50:32 UTC

Warm oceans seem to be turning even ‘weak’ cyclones into deadly rainmakers https://theconversation.com/warm-oceans-seem-to-be-turning-even-weak-cyclones-into-deadly-rainmakers-271550 #climatechange #oceanography #science #STEM

2025-12-01 00:29:17 UTC

Climate action saves lives. So why do climate models ignore wellbeing? https://theconversation.com/climate-action-saves-lives-so-why-do-climate-models-ignore-wellbeing-269879 #climatechange #health #science #STEM

2025-11-03 01:13:21 UTC

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

2025-11-02 21:06:33 UTC

Where do most #carbon #emissions come from? Data from the Stockholm Institute #climatechange #environment
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2025-09-16 03:28:19 UTC

Rising seas will threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050 - report https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c930454e77xo #climatechange #environment #science #STEM

2025-09-11 23:47:16 UTC

Crashing black holes validate Stephen Hawking https://theconversation.com/crashing-black-holes-validate-stephen-hawking-new-research-264995 #physics #astronomy #science #STEM

2025-09-05 01:31:59 UTC

5 forecasts early #climate models got right – the evidence is all around you https://theconversation.com/5-forecasts-early-climate-models-got-right-the-evidence-is-all-around-you-263248 #climatechange #environment #science #STEM

2025-08-29 00:43:28 UTC

Himalayan flash floods: climate change worsens them, but poor planning makes them deadly https://theconversation.com/himalayan-flash-floods-climate-change-worsens-them-but-poor-planning-makes-them-deadly-263561 #floods #climatechange #environment #science #STEM

2025-06-02 23:57:21 UTC

Australia’s latest #emissions data reveal we still have a giant fossil fuel problem https://theconversation.com/australias-latest-emissions-data-reveal-we-still-have-a-giant-fossil-fuel-problem-257907 #environment #energy #climatechange #science #STEM

2025-05-14 03:23:00 UTC

Everyone isn’t ‘a little bit autistic’ – here’s why this notion is harmful https://theconversation.com/everyone-isnt-a-little-bit-autistic-heres-why-this-notion-is-harmful-256129 #psychology #mentalhealth #autism #science #STEM #biology

2025-04-26 08:39:37 UTC

Public service announcement if you're getting spam from the Clive Palmer party #auspol
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2025-04-10 21:07:49 UTC

Peter #Dutton spends $40,000 to attack independent Ellie Smith with lies https://youtu.be/bhJvJ2zVXZE #auspol #LNP

2025-03-25 23:29:30 UTC

#humour #politics
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2025-03-19 04:58:26 UTC

#Trump’s phone call with #Putin, provided further evidence of Putin’s ability to string along and outsmart Trump. https://theconversation.com/putin-made-trump-wait-then-strung-him-along-its-clear-his-war-aims-in-ukraine-have-not-changed-252497 #krasnov #russia #USA

2025-03-06 21:25:33 UTC

Methane #emissions are turbocharging #climatechange – these quick fixes could slow it down https://theconversation.com/methane-emissions-are-turbocharging-climate-change-these-quick-fixes-could-slow-it-down-246192 #science #STEM

2025-01-02 03:53:58 UTC

Time expansion experiences: why time slows down in altered states of consciousness https://theconversation.com/time-expansion-experiences-why-time-slows-down-in-altered-states-of-consciousness-244949 #psychology #time #science #stem

2024-12-15 20:36:17 UTC

Netflix’s removal of Palestinian films adds to the erasure of Palestine https://theconversation.com/reel-resistance-netflixs-removal-of-palestinian-films-adds-to-the-erasure-of-palestine-244724 #genocide #palestine

2024-12-10 22:46:33 UTC

Dutton's alternative to renewables...
#auspol
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2024-12-09 23:35:46 UTC

A ‘doom loop’ of climate change and geopolitical instability is beginning https://theconversation.com/a-doom-loop-of-climate-change-and-geopolitical-instability-is-beginning-244705 #climate #climatechange #politics #science

2024-12-09 03:17:19 UTC

National Grid Could Be Entirely Powered by Peter Dutton’s Bullshit, CSIRO Finds https://theshovel.com.au/2024/12/09/national-grid-powered-by-peter-duttons-bullshit-csiro/ #auspol #satire