Some kinds of 5-pointed starfish can be born square due to a genetic abnormality. Just because......

THREAD: I keep being asked when we can go "back to normal" or "like it was before". My personal thoughts: We've added a new disease to our population, more infectious and more severe than flu. The world pre 2020 no longer exists - we may want it to, but it just doesn't. 1/13

Very proud of Alina Lam whose 1st PhD paper is out today. Part of a tranche of work on intra-articular administration for directed #lymph delivery in RA. A collaborative effort with Natalie Trevaskis Chris Porter (#TheRealPorterLab) Enyuan Cao & more. bit.ly/3pDZmuJ

We're proud to publish "Celebrating the First Science of This Land", a guide for #scienceweek event holders to include First Peoples and their science in events. Thanks to Scientell, case study participants and the advisory committee. #Indigenous scienceweek.net.au/first-peoples-…

Happy International Women’s Day 🤭

Thrilled to bring you this year’s #IMNISCatalyst cohort! 🤩👏 IMNIS Catalyst creates STEM ambassadors by providing unique professional development opportunities for inspiring young professionals. Meet our 2023 Catalysts: atse.org.au/news-and-event… Powered by MTPConnect #REDI

Don't miss the Lymphatics in Health and Disease Satellite Conference on 31 August-1 September 2023 in stunning Queenstown, NZ. Submit your abstract by 1 July 2023 and register now at queenstownresearchweek.org #LymphaticsConference #QRW2023

Arthropod Photo of the Week: May 3, 2023 Bee fly Apolysis sp. Diptera: Bombyliidae By Tom Astle (@tjalamont) California, USA #arthropodPOTW

Congratulations to Dr Alina Lam Alina Lam on your PhD graduation today. Super proud of all you have achieved! A PhD during a pandemic should be worth double. Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Monash Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences Her Research Matters

Finally, discussions on the framework #PISA25 emphasise the importance of the new dimensions (evaluating scientific info, eviromental agency, science identity) for all students, and signals the need for a global consensus on scientific literacy more rooted on values and activism

The #PISA 2025 assessment measures how well students across the world are being prepared with an understanding of #science and how science produces reliable #knowledge. You can now explore the Framework for 2025 here: bit.ly/3Pd9ubq

📣 Exciting News for Chemistry Teachers in Victoria! 📚 Units 3 & 4 now available from our all-new Chemistry for VCE series, your comprehensive solution for the 2023–2027 VCAA Study Design. 🔍 Ready for a closer look? Explore full book samples today: ow.ly/uEUm50Pf4b0

Discover teacher resources for Chemistry for VCE Units 3 & 4! Provide a clear outline of what your students should grasp by each topic's end and define the key skills needed to meet these learning intentions effectively. Preview today: ow.ly/OJCx50PmqjG #ChemistryForVCE

Meet the shortlisted candidates for the 2023 Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science

Very cool to be part of the conversation about how tech has evolved so rapidly and how it influenced (and continues to influence!) our education and career journeys 💡🌟 Dr Ruwangi Fernando ACARA Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering STELR Project youtu.be/822s19d1M-4?si…

A delight to spend a few days in the Gold Coast for the KCA 2023 annual conference and soak in all things tech transfer ⚡️ Enormous thanks to Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia for sponsoring our attendance! #IMNISCatalyst IMNIS

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Something exciting to share! Wheels up in about 12 hours to embark on an exchange program in the USA. It was an honour to be nominated for the IVLP (thank you Belle Lim!), especially for this topic area which lights every bulb in my little heart ❤️‍🔥

Three nights of celebrating great local science 🧪, inspiring conversations 🗨, and pints 🍻... and all we're missing is YOU! Sign up as an on-the-night volunteer for the Pint of Science 2025 Festival (19-21 May): pintofscience.com.au/eoi/ #Pint25 #PintAU25 #PintAU #SciComm

🍻 PINT OF SCIENCE 2025 FESTIVAL – TICKETS ON SALE! 🕡 Mon 19th to Wed 21st May Doors open 6:30 pm | Event starts 7:00 pm 📍 Multiple venues 🎟️ $10 Get your tickets here: pintofscience.com.au/events/melbour…