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Coco Veldkamp

@cocoveldkamp.bsky.social
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This account has been archived. Journalist @ ABC Ballarat, formerly Goulburn Murray | As seen in ABC Asia Pacific, The Ballarat Courier, Cosmos Magazine, The New Daily, and The Citizen. Views are my own.

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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Wildlife Victoria received 162 reports of animals caught in barbed wire fencing in the past year. Doug Gimesy is removing barbed wire fencing from his property and surrounds to protect native wildlife. #abcnews #conservation www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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The quiet movement removing barbed wire fences to save wildlife
Wongarra man Doug Gimesy removes more than 18 kilometres of barbed wire from his property to create a wildlife haven.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Thomas Sewell’s adjournment application was refused, and the case will proceed as scheduled on Monday, but he will get access to Mein Kampf — a political manifesto written by Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler — as he prepares his case. #abcnews #courts www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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Neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell granted access to Adolf Hitler manifesto
Neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell is being provided with access to Mein Kampf — a political manifesto written by Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler — as he prepares for a contested court hearing.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
A 130-year-old Algerian oak in Kingston could be removed to make way for AusNet's proposed Western Renewables Link. Kingston resident Jeremy Harper has rallied support, nominating the tree for Tree of the Year in the hope of protecting it from removal. #abcnews www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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Residents rally to make tree in transmission project's path untouchable
Residents are getting creative in their fight to save a "magnificent" 130-year-old Algerian oak tree from being felled for a controversial transmission line project in western Victoria.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Former dentist Ian Lomax was accused of being a Neo-Nazi supporter, and present during the Camp Sovereignty attack on Aug 31. Following media reports, his employment was terminated and the Dental Board of Australia has suspended his registration #ABCNews www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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Dental board suspends Ballarat dentist after allegations of Neo-Nazi ties
Dental board suspends practitioner, who was allegedly photographed at a Neo-Nazi rally, while it investigates.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Scientists are nearing completion on the Southern Hemisphere's first dark matter detector, deep underground in the Stawell Gold Mine. The experiment, known as SABRE South, will search for interactions with invisible dark matter particles. #darkmatter #abcnews www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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Inside the experiment that could change our understanding of the universe
Deep underground in an old gold mine in regional Victoria, scientists enter a worldwide race to understand the composition of dark matter.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
A Victorian man says he was targeted after investigating sovereign citizens, with his personal details leaked online. He has created a petition calling on the Australian government to recognise sovereign citizens as domestic terrorists. #abcnews #sovereigncitizens www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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Doxed man petitions to have sovereign citizens declared domestic terrorists
A man who says he was threatened after investigating sovereign citizens says the movement should be labelled a terrorist organisation, but an academic argues this could lead to more violence.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Businesses affected by lockdowns imposed during the search for alleged gunman Dezi Freeman say they have not had any word on the financial support promised by the Victorian government.
#abcnews #porepunkah www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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As the Dezi Freeman manhunt drags on, so do the dark days in Porepunkah
Businesses hurt by stay-away orders issued during the search for alleged police killer Dezi Freeman say they have yet to receive the government support they were promised.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Walking around Nick's farm, it's easy to forget that parts of Victoria have faced record-breaking droughts. But climate models point to a tougher future. Can adaptation be enough? Listen on The Country Hour, at 38mins. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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New rules for water brokers in Australia
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
It has been one month since two police officers were shot dead in north-east Victoria. Authorities have had no confirmed sightings of Freeman, despite hundreds of public tip-offs and a $1 million reward for information. #abcnews #porepunkah www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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A month on, doubts mount about police search for fugitive Freeman - ABC listen
A former homicide detective says the search for alleged Porepunkah gunman Dezi Freeman could become unsustainable if he is not found soon.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
The AFL grand final is less than a fortnight away, as frustration grows with the online ticketing system.   AFL Fans Association president Ron Issko said people have lost confidence in the system, and described it as a "broken" lottery.   #abcnews #afl   www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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Fed up with online purchases, AFL fans queue up for finals tickets
AFL fans fed up with the online ticketing system have opted to line up in person days in advance to secure their finals tickets.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
The Victorian government has announced a $2.5 million support package for businesses in the Porepunkah area.   It comes after weeks of trade losses linked to police warnings to avoid the area.   #breakingnews #abcnews www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
An elderly Porepunkah woman has been left without in-home care as the manhunt for alleged police killer Desmond Freeman continues. #abcnews #porepunkah www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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Dezi Freeman manhunt leaves elderly people without in-home care
Elderly residents of Porepunkah have had their home nurse visits cancelled as alleged police killer Dezi Freeman remains at large.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
I visited a dairy farm in regional Victoria to photograph and report on how farmers are adapting to harsher droughts — and why climate change means adaptation alone won’t be enough. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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Grass greener now for some farmers as others brace for harsher future
As spring brings a flicker of hope, some farmers cautiously embrace optimism while others face mounting pressures and climate uncertainty.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
After years of patchy seasons and pandemic shutdowns, Victorian ski resorts and High Country businesses are celebrating a bumper snow season that has delivered a boost in visitors. #abcnews #fallscreek #snowseason www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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Businesses praise best snow season in years for Victorian resorts
Victoria's alpine businesses celebrate a strong snow season that has attracted more visitors and put local companies "back in the black".
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
How do you build 800,000 homes without any tradies? A staffing shortage is triggering alarm bells for tradespeople in regional Victoria, as the state government moves to build a massive amount of homes by the end of the decade. #abcnews #housingstatement   www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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Glazier working 90-hour weeks warns housing targets may be unachievable
As tradespeople work long hours to meet demand and fewer school leavers choose apprenticeships, industry leaders say Australia does not have the workforce to meet its ambitious housing goals.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Probably the ABC’s first and last time up Mount Burrowa! Volunteers have planted hundreds of #banksia seedlings on Mount Burrowa. The species was wiped out in the Black Summer bushfires, but scientists propagated new seedlings from a related plant. www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2...
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Volunteers plant 800 seedlings to replace banksia lost in Black Summer
Volunteers hike into the Victorian mountains to plant banksias that are the "genetic perfect match" to those wiped out by fire.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Snow enthusiasts have been warned to avoid Porepunkah, where a manhunt for a suspected gunman continues as Victoria's alpine region prepares for one of the season's most significant snowfalls. But the lure of significant snowfall is too tempting for some. #abcnews #hotham #porepunkah
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Snow enthusiasts told to stay away as Porepunkah manhunt continues
Victoria's alpine region braces for one of the season's most significant snowfalls, amid the ongoing search for alleged police killer Dezi Freeman.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
From a small NSW town to the world stage — 11-year-old Nevaeh-Lea Benton has been crowned Little Miss Universe in Manila. Her win has reignited debate over child pageants, with psychologists warning of the risks for young competitors. #ABCNews #Pageantry www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
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Australian primary school student crowned Little Miss Universe
From childhood crowns to adult advocacy, the world of Australian pageantry comes with opportunities and concerns.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Regional Australia has lost a third of its bank branches since 2017. The Regional Banking Investment Alliance has put forward a levy proposal for essential bank branch services to be supported. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
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Lobby group calls for levy on major banks that close regional branches
As more regional bank branches close, a new alliance is pushing back against the Big Four
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Ten Victorian towns will lose their gas supply by the end of next year. This is the reality for more than 1,100 homes and businesses facing costly conversions and uncertain alternatives. #EnergyTransition #RegionalAustralia www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
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Residents hit with 'poorly planned' gas shutdown ask for compensation
A business owner who spent $40,000 connecting to natural gas last year now faces a $20,000 bill to convert to electric, before Solstice Energy shuts the gas network in his town.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Scientists have documented 17 new dance moves in captive cockatoos, revealing complex behaviour that may be linked to cognition, courtship, and welfare. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
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Cockatoos that feel the beat have distinct dance moves, study shows
Cockatoos can headbang, body roll and sidestep intentionally to music according to a new study. One bird recorded 257 dance moves while listening to music for 20 minutes.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Toxoplasma gondii infects about 30 to 50 per cent of the global population - and it may be hijacking how humans think. A new international study may provide a way to understand this parasite. #toxoplasmosis #science #health www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
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Online test to detect parasite may lead to learning about behaviour changes
International researchers develop a tool to detect toxoplasmosis, a mind-altering parasite that is believed to infect a third of the world's population.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese formally acknowledged the Australian athletes who defied government opposition to compete under a neutral flag at the 1980 Moscow Olympics - a Games overshadowed by Cold War tensions.   www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
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After four decades, Australia acknowledges 1980 Moscow Olympians
After 45 years, the Australians who competed in the 1980 Moscow Olympics will be recognised for their contribution after defying government opposition and copping public backlash.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Gang-gang cockatoos in the Victorian alps are at risk of dying in the freezing conditions. The endangered birds are being found grounded in the snow, weak and disoriented, suffering from hypothermia.  #ganggang #victoriaalps #endangered  www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
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Endangered cockatoos frozen, trapped by cold snap in Victorian Alps
Gang-gang cockatoos like cool weather, but freezing conditions are putting them at risk this winter, as volunteers race to save grounded birds in the Victorian Alps.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
In towns like Milawa, Vic — no GP, no hospital, no transport — pharmacists are stepping up. A now-permanent program lets them treat UTIs, shingles, skin conditions, and more. Oral health is next, among 22 services to be added. #healthcare #pharmacy  www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
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Rural pharmacists take on expanded role in Victoria to bridge GP gap
Pharmacists in healthcare black spots in regional Victoria are increasingly stepping up as frontline healthcare providers, but not everyone is on board.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Mansfield now has its own weather station, offering real-time local forecasts for the first time. After years of relying on data from 30km away, the town joins others stepping up where official services fall short. #Weather #RegionalAustralia #ClimateResilience www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
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Town sick of unreliable BOM forecasts installs own weather station
A new weather station at Mansfield in north-east Victoria could close a critical forecasting gap, offering residents more accurate data for the first time.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
A Melbourne woman who died in hospital from chronic illness has had her body cryogenically frozen at a facility in Holbrook. Cryonics is high on spectacle, but critically short on scientific support. #cryonics #cryogenics www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
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Melbourne woman's body the second to be frozen by cryonics company
The woman's body now lies suspended in liquid nitrogen at a facility in regional New South Wales, in the hope that science will one day revive her.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
The RSPCA says it has rescued almost 60 horses from a Towong property as the region grapples with severe drought conditions. #RSPCA #animalcruelty #Towong #drought www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
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RSPCA rescues 60 horses on Victorian property as cruelty reports surge
RSPCA inspectors collect 131 animals, including 30 dogs at a single location, in "multiple large-scale animal cruelty operations" across the state, saying animal owners are struggling with drought con...
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The Monthly @themonthly.com.au · 01/07/2025
Jackson Ryan on the demise of ‘Cosmos’ magazine: “American science journalist Siri Carpenter’s argument that generalist reporters *can* cover science is not incorrect, but it’s akin to suggesting brain surgeons should also repair hearts.”
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Into the void
The end of Cosmos after 20 years is a blow to Australian science journalism, at a time when we desperately need its insights to counter misinformation
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Whales and dolphins — including an endangered sperm whale — have been found where deep-sea mining is planned in the Pacific. My final piece for Cosmos Magazine explores what’s at stake. #DeepSeaMining #MarineConservation #Oceanscience cosmosmagazine.com/earth/oceans...
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Whales and dolphins discovered in proposed deep-sea mining zone
The Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), a vast abyssal plain stretching between Hawaii and Mexico, has long been targeted by mining companies for its
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
A new photosynthetic material from ETH Zurich uses living cyanobacteria to grow, harden, and capture CO₂ — much like a building that breathes. It stores carbon in both biomass and minerals, binding more CO₂ than recycled concrete. #CarbonCapture #GreenMaterials cosmosmagazine.com/earth/sustai...
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Living, breathing buildings: scientists create 3D-printed material that eats CO₂
Researchers are developing a living, growing, carbon-capture material powered by cyanobacteria that could revolutionise green buildings.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
What happens when you talk nonsense to ChatGPT? Psycholinguist Michael Vitevitch fed it extinct words, gibberish, and sound-alike challenges — and found it reveals a lot about how AI doesn’t think like us. #AIresearch #ChatGPT cosmosmagazine.com/technology/w...
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What nonsense reveals about ChatGPT’s understanding of language
A new study tested ChatGPT with nonsense words to see how it processes language, revealing insights into AI's linguistic understanding.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
How old is your brain, really? A new study finds that a “brain age gap” — where your brain looks older than you are — may predict cognitive decline. Good brain health could mean staying younger, mentally, than your birth certificate says. #neurology #brainhealth cosmosmagazine.com/health/your-...
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Your brain could be older than you think
A new study of the “brain age gap” could help explain why some people maintain sharp memory and thinking skills well into old age.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Every day, 50 Australians are diagnosed with Parkinson’s. New research shows immune cells called T cells may spike years before symptoms appear — offering hope for earlier detection and better outcomes. #Parkinsons #neurology #immunology cosmosmagazine.com/science/biol...
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Predicting Parkinson’s before it strikes
Scientists explore the immune system’s role in earlier Parkinson’s diagnosis and better patient outcomes.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
If you take omega-3s, you might be competing with penguins and whales. A new study shows #krill fishing fleets overlap with Antarctic predators — even in winter — raising fresh concerns about the impact of supplement demand on fragile ecosystems. #oceans cosmosmagazine.com/nature/marin...
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Krill under pressure: how fishing fleets are competing with penguins and whales
Scientists are using acoustic data from krill fishing vessels to investigate how industrial fishing may be competing with marine predators for the same vital food source.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
“Sleep on it” isn’t just good advice — it’s science. A new study shows short naps, especially those reaching deeper N2 sleep, can spark real “aha” moments and boost problem-solving. Rest might be the secret to insight. #sleep #creativity #science cosmosmagazine.com/health/body-...
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The science behind 'sleeping on it': new study reveals why naps spark insight
A University of Hamburg study has found that napping can lead to improved brain power.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Stripping naked and diving into icy water might sound wild — but a new study finds shared discomfort (like Tasmania’s Dark Mofo solstice swim) can spark pleasure and deepen social bonds. Painful fun = connection. #psychology cosmosmagazine.com/people/pleas...
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Pleasure in pain: how shared discomfort can bring us closer together
A new study suggests the act of voluntary suffering - freezing group swims, chilli-eating contests, horror films - is a key driver of social connection.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Exoskeletons aren't just sci-fi anymore — they're changing lives. A U.S. team has launched OpenExo, the world’s first #opensource #exoskeleton toolkit, making rehab tech cheaper and more accessible. A big leap for mobility and independence. #healthtech cosmosmagazine.com/technology/r...
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Free exoskeleton blueprint could accelerate rehab robotics research
A team from the Biomechatronic Lab at Northern Arizona University has developed the world’s first open-source exoskeleton blueprints to help grow the field of robotic exoskeleton research.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
A dolphin “sees” with sound — sending clicks, reading echoes. A new study reveals how their brains wire sound and movement together, letting them aim sonar like a flashlight. #Echolocation #Dolphins cosmosmagazine.com/nature/marin...
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Echolocation and the secret language of dolphins
Researchers are investigating how whales and dolphins that use echolocation process sound differently from those that don’t.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Killer whales using kelp as social grooming tools? A world-first discovery reveals “allokelping” — tool-assisted bonding among southern resident orcas. Another sign of their cultural complexity. #Orcas #ToolUse #MarineScience cosmosmagazine.com/nature/marin...
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Killer whales display rare behaviour using tools to groom each other
The Center for Whale Research captured video of southern resident killer whales "allokelping". A rare behaviour where the whales place a kelp stalk between themselves and a companion and rolling it be...
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
New research shows Bogong moths can navigate over 1,000km by reading the stars and Earth’s magnetic field — the first insect ever proven to do so. A tiny brain, an extraordinary journey. Published in Nature. cosmosmagazine.com/nature/anima...
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Bogong moths follow the stars home
For people in southern Australia, the Bogong Moth is a familiar friend. Every spring, some 4 million Bogong moths migrate, sometimes over 1000km, from
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Why does a papercut heal fast but chronic pain drags on? In my latest for Cosmos, I look at brainstem research uncovering why pain persists — and how we might finally stop it at the source. #ChronicPain #Neuroscience #HealthNews cosmosmagazine.com/health/brain...
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Why some pain lingers: brain’s ‘braking system’ fails chronic pain sufferers
Why does a papercut hurt for a moment, but a bad knee can ache for years? A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggests the answer lies deep in
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Asking AI a question isn’t carbon-free. New research shows reasoning-heavy models emit up to 50x more CO₂ than concise ones. The takeaway? Shorter prompts, smarter use. #climate #AIethics #carbontech cosmosmagazine.com/technology/a...
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Balancing accuracy and emissions: the climate cost of your AI
Every time you ask an artificial intelligence a question, there’s a surprising cost: carbon emissions.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Researchers have found that microscopic patterns on plastic can stop bacteria from forming biofilms—offering a drug-free way to prevent infections on medical devices like catheters. #MedTech #InfectionControl #AntibioticResistance cosmosmagazine.com/health/micro...
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Microscopic mazes could stop bacteria spreading on surfaces
Researchers from the University of Nottingham have discovered that microscopic patterns etched into plastic surfaces can dramatically reduce bacterial growth
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Earth could blow its remaining carbon budget for 1.5°C warming in just over 3 years, warns the IGCC. On our current path, we may hit 1.6–1.7°C within a decade. #climatechange #IGCC #carbonbudget cosmosmagazine.com/earth/climat...
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Three years until we reach 1.5 °C global warming, scientists warn
Earth is on track to exceed the 1.5°C global warming threshold in just over three years if current carbon emissions continue unchecked.
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Mike DiGirolamo @mikedigirolamo.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
This chart is beyond words. 'Astonishing' is an objectively correct use of the word here. If you drove around Australia 125 times, you emit 500 tonnes of CO2. The North West Shelf will emit 87.9 MILLION tonnes each and every year. This is 30m more than the entire country of Ireland emitted in 2023
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Revealed: the astonishing greenhouse gas emissions that will result from the North West Shelf project
The annual total dwarfs CO2-e from many other sources – including whole countries
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Building with LEGO in the classroom could boost kids’ maths skills, a new study finds. Just six weeks of structured LEGO activities led to measurable improvements in maths and spatial thinking. #education #lego #learning cosmosmagazine.com/science/math...
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Playing with LEGO in the classroom could make kids better at maths
LEGO has been a childhood staple for decades. Even in the age of screens, its popularity has endured. And now, there might be more reason than ever to buy
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Ian Mannix @sedvitae.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
#food #climate @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social cosmosmagazine.com/earth/agricu...
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Climate change is eating into our food supply – and adaptation might not be enough
The global food system is on track to become one of the biggest casualties of climate change — even as farmers adapt, new research warns.
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Living near U.S. coastlines polluted with microplastics could raise your risk of heart disease, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes, new research warns. Plastic pollution isn’t just bad for oceans — it may be harming your body too. #microplastics #publichealth cosmosmagazine.com/health/livin...
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Living near microplastic-polluted coastlines could be damaging your heart
We already know that microplastics are everywhere — in our soil, water, air, and even in our bodies. But now, a large-scale study from the United States is
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Coco Veldkamp @cocoveldkamp.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Category 4 and 5 #cyclones are hitting harder with stronger winds and heavier rain. ANU researchers are testing if salt-based aerosols can stop these storms before they form—a bold new approach to tackling extreme weather. #ClimateChange #ExtremeWeather cosmosmagazine.com/earth/climat...
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Stopping cyclones before they start: aerosols might be the answer
Researchers at the Australian National University (ANU), in collaboration with Silicon Valley start-up Aeolus, are investigating a surprising way to stop cyclones in their tracks using aerosols.
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