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Shining a light on science CEO of science communication consultancy STEM Matters. www.stemmatters.com.au Publisher of The Brilliant - www.the brilliant.com.au - a science communication publication launched 2020 Previously co-founder & CEO of COSMOS Media - launched science publication COSMOS & G, The Green Lifestyle Magazine. #SciComm #Science #Climate
#introduction Hi, I’m a science journalist who has been freelance since 2013. I spend about half my time editing, and half writing: you can see my clips here: https://www.markpeplow.com/clips/
These days, I mostly write about chemistry and related topics (especially energy).
My interests: #science #journalism #chemistry
My writing spans the physical sciences: from astrophysics and planetary sciences, through chemistry and materials, to Earth and environmental science. I have broken exclusives from major conferences; watched in awe as grains from a comet’s tail were studied for the … Continue reading →
A nice article about how we spend our time.
Studies have shown that heavy TV watching is related to lower life satisfaction, and that people who use social media the most are also the most socially isolated.
Contrast that with the findings that those who watch TV for less than 30 minutes per day are the most satisfied with their lives, and those who limit social media use to 30 minutes a day or less are found to have lower rates of loneliness and depression.
https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/the-time-hack-everyone-should-know/
If you protest against the worsening climate disaster, you are punished much harder than if you perform the same actions for other reasons. It’s like those in power have a bad conscience, they know they are failing and angrily lash out against those holding up a mirror to them.
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RT @Sophiemcneill
Outrageous decision just now in a Sydney court
Climate activist Violet Coco given 15 month sentence, 8 months no parole after she block…
https://twitter.com/Sophiemcneill/status/1598513805855961088
“Outrageous decision just now in a Sydney court Climate activist Violet Coco given 15 month sentence, 8 months no parole after she blocked 1 lane of the Harbour Bridge for 25 mins in April It's clear climate protesters are being targeted for disproportionate punishment @hrw”
How the Covid-19 pandemic pushed preprint-based journalism into the mainstream
“Verifying preprints appeared to be a real challenge for journalists, even for those with advanced science education.”
#MASTODONTIPS HUGE THREAD!
For those that joined #Mastodon and grabbed the first server they could find but would prefer to #migrate to a different one, I created a short guide on how to do this quickly and easily.
It also allows you to easily move any followers across to your new profile and leaves a redirection on your old profile for those that find it. 😁👍
And be sure to check out the threaded replies for more tips. I will continue to add more. 👍🏼
#feditips
https://youtu.be/BpI-SplOXVE
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