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Software that tracks and compiles evidence on hateful online comments created following abuse towards federal Labor MP

The gradual continental drift of Australia.

Sounds like they should only be available by prescription. Would end worries about perverts using them. Not great for Meta’s profits so you won’t see that being suggested.

Human neural stem cells are highly vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2, including Omicron. Researchers found blocking one entry pathway cut viral entry by 75–85%. Maternal infection may disrupt fetal brain development, risking long-term cognitive or behavioural issues. Monitoring exposed kids is critical.

Scientists video REM-like sleep in Australian jumping spider species

"The measure of our response to this tragedy will not be how loudly we condemn this one man’s act, but whether we’re prepared to confront the ... attitudes that continue to allow men’s violence against women to persist." Excellent from @ronnisalt.bsky.social theshot.net.au/news/opinion... I agree ⬇️

Such a fabulous story about a great young poet with a strong current events & human rights heart & mind. He says none of his peers are into the spoken word. Show it to your young ones to help change that? #auspol www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...

Government businesses being propped up to cost Tasmanian taxpayers billions, auditor-general says

Good news for melanoma patients! The first ever mRNA vaccine to target cancer is in our near future. ~15 yrs ago, patients w/advanced melanoma survived for a few months. A successful Phase 3 clinical trial showed that intismeran reduced the risk of recurrence by 42%. 🧪 archive.today/pp6mX

Good news everybuddy !

Reposting this since the post-Haines conversation seems to finally be turning to what we think is obvious.

#MosaicMonday on Tuesday. Here is the mosaic at the far end of the room in the corridor. The houses in Bulla Regia were built underground b/c of the extreme summer heat. My 📸. 1997. @chapps.bsky.social

It’s so important when criticising Israel & Zionism, that we emphasise that we are NOT criticising all Jewish people. Jewish people are not a monolith, & so many are as vehemently opposed to Israel’s genocide of Palestinians as non-Jewish people are. Thank you to the @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social

Your country might be great but does it follow Australia’s lead by colour-coordinating its currency with the nation’s favourite snack foods?

This year’s Irish Hallowe’en turnip, and a handful of those of from years past (they don’t always make it, if they rot before dessicating) #Hallowe’en #Samhain

This. Fight (non-violently) for your rights, good people.

Romano-Celtic stone head found at West Denton close to Hadrian’s Wall in 1969. Now in the Great North Museum, Newcastle. This one is clearly trouble at night, hence the restraining bars. #StoneHeadSunday

’Tis but an hour ago since it was nine, And after one hour more ’twill be eleven. And so from hour to hour we ripe and ripe, And then from hour to hour we rot and rot, And thereby hangs a tale.

Just a reminder for Elon et al

A brief history of Australia. The Irish can’t be trusted. The Chinese can’t be trusted. The Jews can’t be trusted. The Greeks can’t be trusted. The Italians can’t be trusted. The Slavs can’t be trusted. The Vietnamese can’t be trusted. The Chinese can’t be trusted. The Muslims can’t be trusted…

Macron's speech was especially odd, all things considered.

Much of the intl reporting on the French protests has been doing my head in. Especially the Australian tendency to miss the point. So I was glad to write about what I saw firsthand at Place de la République last weekend. And have my photo published, too. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/2026/10...

In England, no women aged 20 to 24 died of cervical cancer between 2020 and 2024, according to a study published in The Lancet. Researchers link it to the HPV vaccine.

Melanoma vaccine trial results 'phenomenal', researcher says

A great owl and great alt text to go with it. Such an expression!

23rd of Owltober! It's Ron Swanson in Owl Form. This Great Horned had toe surgery for some bad wounds. Tufts Vet team helped her recover, recondition and release to the wild. Want to donate to Tufts Wildlife Clinic? vet.tufts.edu/tufts-wildli... Source: telegram.com/story/news/2... #owlsintowels 💛🦉

Finally! Steve can get back from the pub safely.

The video was a bit blurry and so all my own work

A new preprint suggests SARS-CoV-2 has evolved to become harder for our immune systems to recognise. Researchers found that newer variants, including XBB.1.5 and KP.2, are less easily recognised by immune cells that detect new threats. KP.2 was recognised 3 times less often than the original strain.

This post weirdly got traction from a bunch of accounts who don't follow me. Mostly from a lot of bros who really think they know better.

💯 “The attack on Helen Haines has been presented as a singular tragedy, a shocking departure from the ordinary, rather than as a manifestation of a problem that Australian women have been describing for generations.” Thanks for naming what I’ve been thinking this week @ronnisalt.bsky.social #auspol

Anthropic has recorded a net loss of $80.7 billion (AUD$120 bn) in the first half of 2026. In fairness, most of that was a non-cash loss (accounting adjustments), but even the cash loss was $8.7 billion. Its cash burn rate is more than $4 billion per month. Bubble? Gosh, who can say.

Just a reminder

Anthropic posts $80bn loss in first half of 2026: WSJ https://aje.news/vfbbfg

Medicine in Ming China was sophisticated, and analysis of surgical tools from the tomb of early Ming physician Xia Quan (1348–1411 CE) indicates anaesthetic was carefully produced from toxic plants, enabling pain-free surgery 2/2 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...

Al Jazeera analysed how every party in the Knesset voted on the most consequential measures affecting Palestinians.

Thanks to Kon Samaras for writing this ... I can feel his searing hot anger in every word. johnmenadue.com/post/2026/10...

The critical defining feature of violence in Australian society is that it is, almost entirely, male. Pointing fingers in every direction (media, social media, gaming, gambling, porn, politics, whatever) will achieve nothing if it isn't also accepted that the problem is fundamentally a male one.

Cost of living getting you down? I have had enough – and so has France | First Dog on the Moon

Here’s the paper: academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/ar...

10,000 academic women surveyed (US) “feeling excluded, disrespected, mistreated, or held to different standards—showed the biggest gender gap: 41% of women vs 18% of men”

“Poverty kills but the cause of death is always written as heart attack,stroke or suicide.”

Adding my two cents to the DON’T SILENCE JOURNALISTS campaign by @withmeaa.bsky.social The ABC is Australia’s public broadcaster and it has no business hauling the president of the union in for disciplinary chats for the heinous misdemeanour of … [checks notes] wanting to report on corporations

kevinbonham.blogspot.com/2026/10/requ... Requiring Local Government Candidates To Declare Party Membership #politas #lgtas

"Eye Pain Following COVID-19 Can Last For Years, Even Without Clinical Signs" Chronic eye pain following COVID-19 infection may have a neuropathic origin, involving nerve dysfunction rather than just dry eyes or surface irritation. Researchers suggest examining nerve causes of persistent symptoms.

A Sydney hospital study found SARS-CoV-2 RNA in 39% of air samples despite good ventilation (avg CO₂ 614 ppm) • ED: 80% positive • ICU: 20% positive • Detection: Virus found in air samples a week before an outbreak was declared Researchers suggest masks and air purifiers to reduce transmission.

Democracy works!

Shocking undercover footage of Reform!