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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
This week we were lucky enough to be invited by Christine Wallis into the Next In Cue studio who are launching their first episode today! Next In Cue is produced by Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre and is a podcast made by young people with a disability. Go follow them and show your support.
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Artivism as a form of intervention - Do No Harm starts tomorrow at No Vacancy Gallery in Melbourne
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Artivism as a mode of intervention - waste in the medical system #sustainability #melbourne
Tanishka Brahmanand talks about Do No Harm - an exhibition coming to No Vacancy Gallery in Melbourne in late October.
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
We're ReOC certified! What does that mean? ReOC = Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator’s Certificate. It basically means we're up to date on the latest in safely and legally flying drones for you.
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Congratulations to the tawny frogmouth for winning the Guardian Australia/Birdlife Australia bird of the year for 2025! We captured a couple of them chilling out with another Australian icon 🐨
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Do No Harm is an exhibition coming to No Vacancy Gallery this month in Melbourne - Tany Brahmanand is a doctor, artist and sustainability advocate who has brought together a team of diverse artists to explore some of the unintended environmental costs of healthcare.
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Pure gold! ✨ This week we had a chat with Tany Brahmanand - a doctor, jewellery artist, business owner and environmental advocate who shared how she's blending these different parts of her work and life to make a difference. See the full episode at ascentmedia.com.au/ascendyourst...
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
What do marine biologists *really* think of George Costanza's foray into their profession?
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Dr Tom Carruthers is a science communicator, thinker and creative who helps translate science for humans based on actual human behaviour. He joins Sam O'Reilly this week on Ascend Your Story - out on your favourite podcast platforms now ascentmedia.com.au/ascendyourstory
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
For National Science Week, we’re looking back at some of our favourite shoots with the people pushing science forward from diving with marine biologists to chasing robot dogs through research labs.
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
When your podcast studio also happens to be the home of someone's core childhood memories... New episode of Ascend Your Story out now with Pat Blampied. Science, tech and research on your favourite podcast platforms.
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Compost fires are a major issue in Australia, sparking major concerns for bushfires and even triggering parliamentary inquiries. Patrick Blampied is a self described “born tinkerer” - starting in the media, his tinkering led him to software and eventually Ag, where he co-founded Rhino Instruments.
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
We're used to being behind the cameras - not in front! Our science, tech and research podcast Ascend Your Story has had over 120 hours of views already - a huge thank you to our first guests Rob, Marj, Euan, Rhys, Prue and Brady for taking the leap with us: ascentmedia.com.au/ascendyourstory
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Citizen science can play a huge role in tackling some of the environment's biggest challenges. Researcher Brady Hamilton is looking for Australians to pitch in on Pesticide Watch - a citizen science program to test water quality across Australia: ascentmedia.com.au/ascendyourstory
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
New episode coming tomorrow - meet Brady Hamilton. Brady's on a mission to clean up our waterways, and you can help! Out on your favourite podcast platform tomorrow.
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Thanks for having us #AMSA2025 - we’ve loved capturing some moments with you!
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Two organisations that do an amazing job translating marine science for different audiences - Deakin Marine and NESP Marine and Coastal Hub at #AMSA2025
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Come see how our underwater set-up works over lunch! Swing by the Ascent Media booth at #AMSA2025 this afternoon @amsaconf.bsky.social
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
What impact are temperature changes having on life in our oceans? Jasmine Ascensio from Flinders University has been researching microbes and sharks with the hope of educating people on the impact humans are having on our oceans @amsaconf.bsky.social #AMSA2025
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Even more cool tech on display at #AMSA2025 - RBR Global helps monitor temperature, depth, salinity, dissolved gases, pH and more with their sensor technology. "From the ocean abyss to the polar ice cap".
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Aqualab Scientific helps organisations protect and manage Australia's water resources with their environmental monitoring instruments while CLS Oceania processes data from 100,000 transponders per month and observes the oceans and inland waters.
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
The Minderoo Foundation is advancing marine genomics and environmental DNA (eDNA) technologies through their OceanOmics program - nice to meet them this week at the @amsaconf.bsky.social #AMSA2025
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
We couldn't resist an opportunity to see the cuttlefish migration in South Australia this month and been having great chats at #AMSA2025 about it. We're also thinking of everyone working hard on managing the algal bloom outbreak and the impact it's having on South Australia.
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Can you handle the tooth? Lochlan Paterson-Crisp has been looking at the teeth of carnivores like seals and otters to find out whether sinking your teeth in truly is the best way to survive. Lochlan shared this research with us at one of the @amsaconf.bsky.social #AMSA2025 poster sessions.
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Echoview Software works with hundreds of research institutes across the world to help them with advanced hydroacoustic studies. They help you read and analyse echograms, track and count fish so you can examine their behaviour over time...cool stuff! @amsaconf.bsky.social #AMSA2025
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Boxfish Robotics make robots for underwater - so cool to see their Autonomous Resident Underwater Drone at #AMSA2025
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Michael, JB and Sam are meeting marine scientists, researchers and experts from all across Australia at the @amsaconf.bsky.social - We've learned about seals, seaweed and life on Antarctic ships so far. Thanks to everyone who has dropped by for a chat.
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Nice to meet Russell Kelley at #AMSA2025 - his guides help people identify coral using a unique visual index. He also told us about his history in the production world - fun to talk about how far underwater gear and tech has come.
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
If you're at #AMSA2025 come say hi - let us show you all the gear we use underwater 🐠
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Bring your kids to learn about Why Oceans Matter 🌊 part of @amsaconf.bsky.social‬‬ - Dr Prue Francis explains why it's important for the marine science community to reach out - 16 July: events.humanitix.com/why-oceans-mat… #science #melbourne
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AMSA Conference 2025 @amsaconf.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
We’re kicking off #AMSA2025 with a warm Welcome to Country from Uncle Ian Hunter and some great conversation over welcome drinks Tag yourself in the photos below & help us celebrate the start of a big week of marine science 🌊🐟 #AMSA2025 #WelcomeToCountry #HarmonyinMarineSystems #marinescience #naarm
AMSA2025 Chair Morgan Ellis welcome delegatesUncle Ian Hunter providing a Welcome to CountryAMSA2025 DelegatesAMSA2025 Delegates
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
How do we get so up close? What a probing question! We're at the Australian Marine Sciences Association conference this week with all our underwater gear - come see how it all works (and we hire too!)
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
We're at the Australian Marine Sciences Association conference this week in Melbourne! Come swing by the Ascent Media booth, follow us on socials/sign up for our mailing list and we'll give you one of these handy dry bags for next time you're out in the field!
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
We love this book to get kids interested in our oceans - hear Dr Prue Francis talk about why she wanted to teach kids about the Great Southern Reef: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dKzMxdcMsM
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How do we inspire the next generation of ocean lovers? - Dr Prue Francis
Did you know that seaweed plays an important role in the oxygen we breathe here on land? You might know the Great Barrier Reef, but have you heard of the Great Southern Reef? Dr Prue Francis is on a mission to get children passionate about our oceans and fostering a new generation of marine scientists. She even co-authored a children's book just to teach about the wonders of the Great Southern Reef. Sam O'Reilly spoke to Dr Francis about why ocean literacy is so important.
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
We're heading to the Australian Marine Sciences Association Conference 2025 in Melbourne! Dr Prue Francis gave our resident ocean nerd Sam a preview of what's coming up at the conference (including a public event families can come join!) youtu.be/yU9gUVzNIn0
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AMSA 2025 Conference Preview with Dr Prue Francis
We love all things marine - so we can't wait to head to the AMSA 2025 Conference. Dr Prue Francis tells Sam O'Reilly what to expect at the conference. https://www.amsa2025.amsa.asn.au
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Sam O'Reilly grew up as a seaweed hater 🤢 But can seaweed scientist supremo Dr Prue Francis convert him? Learn how she's on a mission to get kids excited about the oceans and foster the next generation of marine scientists on Ascend Your Story: ascentmedia.com.au/ascendyourstory
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
One for #DriveToSurvive fanatics - Rhys Clarke looks back on his time building electric race cars with RMIT's Formula SAE team. Rhys' journey saw him go from a family of Holden rev heads to working for Ford! Hear more on the latest Ascend Your Story podcast.
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Every place has unsung legends - it's important to tell their stories. Fred told us how he meets students living in Res who are shy/ adapting and that he makes an effort to chat. It sounds simple, but students need to know you've got their back: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHcL7grdPIA
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
@euanritchie.bsky.social from @deakinuniversity.bsky.social‬‬‬ helps students get their hands dirty researching and caring for Australian wildlife. Sam O'Reilly from Ascent Media was lucky enough to join Professor Ritchie as students studied dingo pups, native birds, pygmy possums and more.
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at Deakin University Euan Ritchie believes dingoes are misunderstood and his research aims to educate the community about the role these creatures play in Australian ecosystems.
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Chery (Great Australian Pods) @cheryanne.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory's front page showing recently added podcasts including work from: @ascentmedia.bsky.social www.greataustralianpods.com #GreatAusPods #AusPods #Podcast #Podcasts #Podcasting #Podcasters #Australia
Screenshot showing the 12 most recent podcasts listed on Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory
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Professor Euan Ritchie FAMS @euanritchie.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Recently I sat down with Sam O'Reilly of @ascentmedia.bsky.social to have a long yarn about 💩 , dingoes, conservation, and much, much more! Have a listen 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=kinr...
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Are dingoes the most misunderstood mammal in Australia? | Ascend Your Story
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at Deakin University Euan Ritchie believes dingoes are misunderstood and his research aims to educate the community about the role these creatures play in Australian ecosystems.
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
On Ascend Your Story Marj shared how vital it is to empower bystanders when someone has a cardiac arrest. If your workplace, business or community organisation is looking to help the cause - there's an End of Financial Year sale on for defibs right now! shop.stjohn.org.au/pages/eofy-2025
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
70 Australians a day suffer from a cardiac arrest outside of hospital environments. Would you know what to do? Marj Devereux is on a mission to get more bystanders (you!) to intervene when someone is experiencing cardiac arrest.
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
We felt like we were on the set of "CSI Geelong" capturing these photos with Dr Victoria Berezowski’s at the crime scene house at Deakin University Deakin University - Science, Technology and Design Research #forensics #crimescene #science
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Move over Jeff Goldblum there is another fly specialist in town We learned a lot about flies with these two forensic scientists at Deakin University Deakin University - Science, Technology and Design Research #forensics #flies #science
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Today Sam and Michael completed a test record for our upcoming podcast 👀 (details coming soon)
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Working behind the scenes on 'Whale Wars' inspired Sam to push ahead with his career as a storyteller. Speaking with Lachlan, Sam shares what it's like running a production business. Hear the full podcast here: open.spotify.com/show/5SJh2APE0LPSq…
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
School of Life and Environmental Sciences - Deakin University 📸
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Ascent Media @ascentmedia.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
If you thought we needed a keen eye as photographers, the Deakin University forensics team showed us another level of attention to detail. Impressive stuff! 🔬
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