CSIRO_Scientist

Personal account of a CSIRO scientist, project leader and line manager. All opinions and comments are my own and do not represent CSIRO.

[CSIRO_Scientist @CsiroScientist]

Now that is some Honours project outcome!

Astronomers in a spin over discovery of mysterious object in our galaxy
https://t.co/nJFmXryfie

[CSIRO_Scientist @CsiroScientist]

https://t.co/eWzeHpoXVq

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https://t.co/MqRkswZy7L

[CSIRO_Scientist @CsiroScientist]

In the end it comes down to funding. What proportion of GDP goes to R&D compared to 30, 40 years ago? Does it cover the real terms change in cost of science? How does the average science wage relative to other professions compare with 30, 40 years ago? https://t.co/8XDGrNQYYq

[CSIRO_Scientist @CsiroScientist]

Rather good article from @abcnews on the process by which the #COVID19 vaccines work and why you may have mild side effects etc.

https://t.co/bzn5QOFCVq

[Science & Technology Australia @ScienceAU]

“The science is crystal clear – ambitious action on climate change cannot be delayed,” @ScienceAU President @JeremyBrownlie.

Read our statement on the #IPCCReport and why the case for more ambitious #climate action could not be more urgent or more clear. https://t.co/9QvhyXIjly

[CSIRO_Scientist @CsiroScientist]

@poornhonest Also, don't forget that the synthesis report isn't out until September. This is the 'Physical Basis' and only one part of the full 6th Assessment Report.

[CSIRO_Scientist @CsiroScientist]

@poornhonest Summary for policymakers (ie the simplest and shortest version) is here and readable by anyone: https://t.co/aEWsrw22Ma

[CSIRO_Scientist @CsiroScientist]

12 people vs the world's scientists, yet millions choose to believe those 12. I'm really not sure what the answer is. https://t.co/zalAOmWKip

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Plenty of sense in this article: https://t.co/T2hZ8bcxOt

[CSIRO_Scientist @CsiroScientist]

It's not a restructure, or a realignment, it's a reshape. It's still 70 jobs gone, even if there is an intention to increase the numbers back over the next two years.

[CSIRO Staff @CSIROStaff]

Shock job cuts rock CSIRO's Data 61 with up to seventy positions set to go and significant research capability abandoned.

https://t.co/VA0642U9wo

[CSIRO_Scientist @CsiroScientist]

@CSIRO has been assessing electronic lab books (we still use paper). Cheapest authorised option is $190 per person per year. Not a huge amount, but, as always, the cost has been shifted from CSIRO (overheads) to projects (funders). How do universities cost this?

[CSIRO_Scientist @CsiroScientist]

Interesting read. https://t.co/wUPbYhsqTD

[CSIRO_Scientist @CsiroScientist]

Have to admit, I wasn't aware of this:

Cuba's homegrown COVID vaccine could crush the Brazilian variant — and revive the ailing economy
https://t.co/r8qC9Bo5Jd

[CSIRO Staff @CSIROStaff]

The shift to Open Access is on - with CSIRO declaring the start of a several-years process to embrace the model - which aims ‘to democratise science by ensuring research is available to everyone, not just those with journal subscriptions.’

https://t.co/uDnvpvAV2Q

[CSIRO_Scientist @CsiroScientist]

Rather well written piece on tardigrades. Plus an amazing SEM image to boot. https://t.co/yPZh4LSgLI

[CSIRO_Scientist @CsiroScientist]

@CSIROStaff I'm really surprised at this, because everyone I speaks to says the exact opposite.... I note it is a poll of 900 self nominated Nature website readers though. Not the best sampling methodology!

[CSIRO_Scientist @CsiroScientist]

@arielbogle Check out Upload on Amazon Prime if you want to see it implemented (plus star ratings a la Uber - he missed a trick not suggesting that!).

[CSIRO_Scientist @CsiroScientist]

Really recommend the ABC Science Friction podcasts. Listened to a few lately, don't always agree, but they cover important science issues that I find more interesting than popular science stories from other fields to be honest: https://t.co/ebaj7CPTLc