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Carolina Soares

@carolina-soares.bsky.social
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Neuroscience PhD student researching Cerebellum & Basal Ganglia at King’s College London 🧠 Science & Philosophy enthusiast 🇵🇹 Podcast co-founder of Neuroverse_pod linktr.ee/Carolinafsoares

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Sainsbury Wellcome Centre @sainsburywellcome.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Applications are now open for the SWC Systems Neuroscience PhD Programme. Join us in London! 🎓 World-class neuroscience training 💰 Fully funded 4-year programme 🖥️Close links to @gatsbyucl.bsky.social Apply by 9 Nov: www.sainsburywellcome.org/web/content/...
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Carolina Soares @carolina-soares.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Really enjoyed philosophising with @juangallego.bsky.social in this episode!
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Neuroverse @neuroversepod.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
New episode out today! We learn about neural manifolds, how they apply to the neural basis of movement, and potential applications for restorative brain computer interfaces @juangallego.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/3UEL...
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118. Tools for Looking into the Brain: Neural Manifolds and Restorative Neurotechnologies (with Dr. Juan Gallego)
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Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit @gatsbyucl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🙋Are you interested in bridging theory & experiments? Applications are open for 2027 entry to the Gatsby Unit & SWC joint PhD programme. Join us and be part of a vibrant research community! 💰 Fully-funded 4-year programme ℹ️ www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science... @sainsburywellcome.bsky.social
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Champalimaud Foundation @champalimaudf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
A melhor noite do ano acontece em apenas uma semana! 🗓️ 25 setembro 🌗 Noite Europeia dos Investigadores 🔗 www.pavconhecimento.pt/nei/2026 Atividades da Fundação Champalimaud: ✂️A ciência tem muitas caras ✈️Passaporte de Ciência 📍 Pavilhão do Conhecimento, Lisboa Juntem-se a nós!
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Champalimaud Research @champalimaudr.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🎓 Last week, we welcomed the two new cohorts of PhD students joining the Champalimaud Foundation through the International Neuroscience Doctoral Programme and the International Cancer Doctoral Programme. 👏 Welcome to the Champalimaud Foundation! 👉 PhD programmes: fchampalimaud.org/education-ar...
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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 02/09/2026
Nepal is demanding climate compensation from the world’s biggest emitters of greenhouse gases after deadly floods in the country killed more than a thousand people and left even more missing
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Nepal Seeks Climate Compensation From China, US and India
Nepal is demanding climate compensation from the world’s biggest emitters of greenhouse gases after deadly floods in the country killed more than a thousand people and left even more missing.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 01/09/2026
Could this humble sea sponge clean up the world’s ports?
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Could this humble sea sponge clean up the world’s ports?
The chicken liver sponge has sailed through a test of its ability to filter pollutants in a harbour in Spain’s Costa Brava
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Carolina Soares @carolina-soares.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Such a fun episode!
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Neuroverse @neuroversepod.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
New episode out today! We were joined by Prof. Stephen Montgomery @ebablab.bsky.social to learn about how evolution contributes to the generation of new behaviours and cognitive solutions🍃🧠, using neotropical butterflies🦋 as a fascinating case study🔬. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4d7T...
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Chunyu Ann Duan @annduan.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
New preprint from the lab! Behavioral and neural mechanisms for stochastic choices in mixed-strategy games: doi.org/10.64898/202... We use game theoretic tasks, cross species comparisons, modelling strategies, and mesoscale imaging to reveal a cortical mechanism for unpredictable choices.
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Carolina Soares @carolina-soares.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Excited to be presenting my first poster at #FENS2026 in Barcelona! If you’re interested in the cerebellum, basal ganglia and decision-making come check out my poster on the 7th July from 2pm onwards at poster: PS02-07PM-127 @fens.org
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Expresso @jornalexpresso.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
César do Paço, empresário financiador do Chega, vai ser o novo investidor da Global Media, dona do "Diário de Notícias"
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César do Paço, empresário financiador do Chega, vai ser o novo investidor da Global Media, dona do "Diário de Notícias"
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Expresso @jornalexpresso.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
🌹 "25 de Abril, sempre!", "Fascismo nunca mais!". São milhares as pessoas que desfilam este sábado à tarde na Avenida da Liberdade, em Lisboa, para celebrar os 52 anos do 25 de Abril. Siga as atualizações deste dia: expresso.pt/politica/2026-0... 📷 António Pedro Santos/EPA
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Carolina Soares @carolina-soares.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Such an amazing feat! Feels like the right time to invest more into sustainable aviation fuel. www.imperial.ac.uk/news/249753/...
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World’s first transatlantic flight on 100% sustainable aviation fuel takes off | Imperial News | Imperial College London
The world’s first transatlantic flight run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel is taking off today from London Heathrow, bound for New York.
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The Economist @economist.com · 10/02/2026
Electric hydrofoils are quiet, emission-free and cheap to run. Proponents believe they could shift traffic from clogged roads to underused waterways. Some cities are putting those claims to the test econ.st/45XzBLd Photo: Candela
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WIRED @wired.com · 31/12/2025
Reacquaint yourself with the good things in life by taking the time to appreciate them—and yes, it’s OK to rush through the bad stuff.
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How Do You Live a Happier Life? Notice What Was There All Along
Reacquaint yourself with the good things in life by taking the time to appreciate them—and yes, it’s OK to rush through the bad stuff.
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EcoInventos @ecoinventos.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Investigadores japoneses demuestran que las baterías de sodio superan al litio en velocidad de carga y estabilidad de temperatura. ecoinventos.com/investigador...
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Investigadores japoneses demuestran que las baterías de sodio superan al litio en velocidad de carga y estabilidad de temperatura
Baterías de sodio superan a las de litio en velocidad de carga y estabilidad térmica, según análisis cinético y de difusión iónica.
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Carolina Soares @carolina-soares.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Seven feel-good science stories to restore your faith in 2025 www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Seven feel-good science stories to restore your faith in 2025
Immense progress in gene editing, drug discovery and conservation are just some of the reasons to be cheerful about 2025.
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Horizon Europe @horizoneu.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
🌊 Registrations for the #MissionOcean & Waters Forum 2026 are OPEN! Dive into the 4th annual Forum to explore our progress & discover efforts in protecting our ocean. 🗓️ 5 March 2026, Brussels Part of #EUOceanDays (2–6 March 2026) Register now: link.europa.eu/wkfcy3
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Champalimaud Research @champalimaudr.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
👀 The applications to the International Neuroscience Doctoral Programme at the Champalimaud Foundation are open until 31 Jan 2026. ❓ Still deciding if the INDP is for you? Then check out our curriculum in a nutshell! 👉 Don’t miss this opportunity! More info here: fchampalimaud.org/champalimaud...
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Sainsbury Wellcome Centre @sainsburywellcome.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Applications are now open for the SWC Systems Neuroscience PhD Programme. Join us in London! 🧠 World-class neuroscience training 💰 Fully-funded 4-year programme 🖥️ Close links to @gatsbyucl.bsky.social Apply by 3 Nov: www.sainsburywellcome.org/web/content/...
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CNN @cnn.com · 09/09/2025
Neuroscientists from 22 labs joined forces in an unprecedented international partnership to produce a landmark achievement: a neural map that shows activity across the entire brain during decision-making. cnn.it/4gn1iRG
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 31/08/2025
🇪🇺💙🌊🐟🪸 We are investing €116 million in 13 projects to restore our ocean and waters. From helping migratory fish to empowering coastal communities, these initiatives are funded by Horizon Europe under the European Ocean Pact. All for a healthier blue planet ↓ europa.eu/!C9JdKk
A reddish-orange octopus with its arms curled gracefully in the water, against a blurry blue-green background. Two seahorses wrapped around each other with their tails intertwined against a blurred, vibrant green and blue background. A sea otter floating on its back in dark water, holding its paws to its face. A dolphin with its head and fin out of the water, a white sailboat with people on it in the background, and a white seabird flying past the dolphin.
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Champalimaud Foundation @champalimaudf.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
O Champalimaud Research (CR) Colloquia é um programa de seminários semanais aberto a todos, onde um orador é convidado a dar uma palestra na Fundação. Em setembro participem numa das discussões sobre 🧠 neurociência ou 🦠 fisiologia e investigação do cancro. 🔗 forms.gle/21J3GfPFMwm9...
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Carolina Soares @carolina-soares.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Such a good read!
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Carolina Soares @carolina-soares.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Very cool initiative! Would love to see similar initiatives all over the world @thirdactorg.bsky.social
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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
📣 We’re so excited to announce that Sun Day has hit OVER 150+ EVENTS across the U.S! 🙌 That’s over 150 events showing the strength behind solar power, empowering people to take action and push for cleaner, cheaper energy for all. 👇 Here are a few of the events happening on September 21 🧵
Graphic to announce Sun Day reaching over 150 events all for clean energy
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Nature @nature.com · 22/08/2025
“Women are asking, ‘Why would I marry this person?’ A lot of men are undateable. Truly undateable.” go.nature.com/4lzAKgQ
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Is collapsing fertility really the end of the world?
Steep population declines in most countries are expected to have negative impacts over the next several generations, but adaptation is possible.
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Expresso @jornalexpresso.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Incêndios: Portugal ativa mecanismo europeu para apoio ao combate
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Incêndios: Portugal ativa mecanismo europeu para apoio ao combate
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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 25/07/2025
Australian utilities are turning to floating solar installations on lakes and reservoirs to cover and cool the water, and reduce evaporation.
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Water Utilities Are Using Solar Panels to Cut Evaporation Losses
Suppliers in Australia are testing floating panels to cool down reservoirs and minimize their largest cause of wastage.
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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 16/07/2025
Our new, free exhibition featuring shortlisted entries from the Wellcome Photography Prize opens tomorrow. Stop by to experience stories of health, science and human experience captured in stunning photographs from around the world. www.crick.ac.uk/whats-on/exh...
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Wellcome photography prize 2025
The Wellcome Photography Prize brings together visual stories of health, science and human experience.
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The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Data reuse represents an opportunity to accelerate science, reduce costs and increase the value of investments. But to date, the field hasn't placed equal emphasis on the reuse side of the data-sharing equation, writes @bendichter.com #neuroskyence www.thetransmitter.org/open-neurosc...
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Data reuse represents an opportunity to accelerate the pace of science, reduce costs and increase the value of our collective research investments.
Data reuse represents an opportunity to accelerate the pace of science, reduce costs and increase the value of our collective research investments. New tools that make open data easier to use—and new…
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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 14/07/2025
The Royal Society's Entrepreneur in Residence scheme is now open for applications. The scheme aims to increase the awareness of cutting-edge industrial science in UK universities. Find out more about the scheme and apply now: #RSGrants royalsociety.org/grants/entre...
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Entrepreneur in Residence | Royal Society
A scheme to increase the knowledge and awareness in UK Universities of cutting edge industrial science, research and innovation.
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Carolina Soares @carolina-soares.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Looking for recommendations of essays: science, art, anything that moved you and is a beautiful literary piece
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Carolina Soares @carolina-soares.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Very interesting! open.spotify.com/episode/6VKP...
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Audio long read: Three ways to cool Earth by pulling carbon from the sky
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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 04/07/2025
At #SummerScience discover the incredible power of ultrasound and how it can change lives through non-invasive surgery, speed up healing, and create new ways to deliver medication: fuse-cdt.org.uk/extraordinar...
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Neuroverse @neuroversepod.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
In today’s episode Carolina and Clara probe at what causality means, both in a philosophical sense and a scientific one💭. They talk about how neuroscience can probe at causality, the fine line between correlation and causation, and more! open.spotify.com/episode/1eWI...
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Hugo Spiers @hugospiers.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
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Culture literally changes how we see the world
Where city dwellers see rectangles, people who live in round huts see circles
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Matteo Carandini @carandinilab.net · 17/06/2025
I'd like to make a list of PhD programs that (1) are in Europe (which does include the UK); (2) offer opportunities in systems neuroscience; and obviously (3) pay a stipend. Please share and/or respond to add your suggestions?
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Raffaele Sarnataro @rafsarnataro.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Honoured to be the guest on the 100th episode of the @neuroversepod.bsky.social podcast!🎙️ With Clara Lenherr and @carolina-soares.bsky.social, I discussed the neurobiology of sleep—a topic that continues to fascinate and challenge us. Thank you to the Neuroverse team for inviting me. 🧵👇
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Science Magazine @science.org · 23/05/2025
These sea turtles dance for joy when they magnetically sense it’s snack time. Learn more on #WorldTurtleDay: scim.ag/42VqsSz
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Neuroverse @neuroversepod.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
New episode!!🎧In today’s episode Carolina and Clara are joined by Dr Jennifer Wills Lamacq to discuss how adolescents and children are socialised, affected by social media, and how governmental policies affect the landscape of children’s social development. open.spotify.com/episode/0X9u...
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99. Children and Adolescents & Social Media (with Dr Jennifer Wills Lamacq)
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Carolina Soares @carolina-soares.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Votem!!
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Neuroverse @neuroversepod.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
New episode 🎧 We discuss Geometric Decision-Making with @icouzin.bsky.social! We go over the collective behaviours seen in different animals 🐠🪰🐙and ask: how much do physics models ⚛️portray the dynamics of collective-decision-making? Listen to learn more! open.spotify.com/show/4GrM2vL...
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Steve Fleming @smfleming.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Agreed! Fun example in the opening of this abstract:
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Sam Gershman @gershbrain.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
I'd like to see a revival of panache and artistry in scientific prose style. Since we have to read so many papers, they should be fun and beautiful. I would also argue that this serves the goal of communication: readers will be more likely to remember a striking phrase or image.
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Público @publico.pt · 26/03/2025
Com o salário médio a subir e a economia ainda a criar novos empregos, a receita fiscal e contributiva cresceu mais do que o PIB, mesmo num ano de corte do IRS.
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Carga fiscal regressou às subidas em 2024
Com o salário médio a subir e a economia ainda a criar novos empregos, a receita fiscal e contributiva cresceu mais do que o PIB, mesmo num ano de corte do IRS.
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Institute for Regeneration and Repair @edinuni-irr.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Interested in rare models?🦇 Looking to diversify your research options? An EMBO workshop (9-13 June) led by IRR scientists is exploring how unconventional vertebrate models are becoming engines for new research directions in biomedicine. Find out more and register: edin.ac/4iLmGjW
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Beyond the standard: Unconventional vertebrate models in biomedicine
The use of a handful of model organisms has proven essential for scientific discovery and to unlock new therapeutics to combat human disease. As society looks to the future, the gateway to new scient…
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