Reposted by George H. D. WalkerNicholas A. Christakis @nachristakis.bsky.social · 14/10/2026In aggregate, the introduction of a new information regime acted as a kind of social institution, rewiring individuals’ connections even though the overall degree distribution of village-wide networks remained relatively stable. 11/ 143 4
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerInstitute for Replication @i4replication.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Comment: ideas.repec.org/p/zbw/i4rdps... Response: ideas.repec.org/p/zbw/i4rdps... The article was retracted by the journal: Frontiers | RETRACTED: www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy... 131 3
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerInstitute for Replication @i4replication.bsky.social · 12/10/2026We thought this was game over. It was far from over… We found data the authors believed they had permanently deleted in the public Git history and a LOT more! See you tomorrow at 9AM ET. #CRAVEFiles 0112 11
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerJames Cook University @jcuofficial.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Musical taste is often treated as a question of what people enjoy, but new research suggests the music people hate can be just as revealing. @studylistening.bsky.social Full story: shorturl.at/Gxbf3 143 4
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerAustralian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 15/10/2026You've had this experience - opening an app to do one thing and 20 minutes later you can't remember what it was. You're left with the uneasy feeling the algorithm is working on you, not for you ... ⬇️ 4123 12
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerGovernor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 15/10/2026Yesterday we cut the ribbon on Medical Alley and Boston Scientific’s Studio84 - a base camp for medtech startups and healthcare innovation. The future of healthcare is happening right here in Minnesota. 1567675 676
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerGerman Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 14/10/2026100 years ago, the beloved children's book Winnie-the-Pooh created by English author A A Milne was published. It was not until 1987 that a German translation appeared which truly did justice to Milne’s work: the version translated by Harry Rowohlt. Happy birthday, Pu der Bär! 3364 36
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerHannah Wakeford @stellarplanet.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Planets are 3D! Shocking I know but when we measure an exoplanet we collapse the info into an average while assuming the planet is a perfect circle. UNTIL NOW! @lili-alderson.bsky.social presents: A Spatial Map of the Atmospheric Limb of a Hot Jupiter arxiv.org/abs/2610.18806 1/n🔭🧪 27224 72
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerGerman Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 12/10/2026British-French lawyer & writer Philippe Sands received the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade - one of 🇩🇪's most important cultural prizes. The jury praised him as a key intellectual voice of our time who advocates for peace, justice & the unwavering defence of international law. 191 9
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerThe Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 12/10/2026New analysis reveals the positive impact this year’s property tax changes have had on those who’d previously been locked out of the housing market. Learn more australiainstitute.org.au/post/turn… 211545 115
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerSatvir Kaur MP @laboursatvir.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Happy World Teacher’s day Southampton! 🎓 Loved spending it with Shirley Warren Primary, thanks for having me and for all you do. Best questions from students today too - my favourite was ‘how do you become the Prime Minister?’ I’m loving the Shirley Warren ambition! Thanks for being amazing! 🙏🏾 053 5
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerAruna K. Miller @arunamiller.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Proud to receive the endorsement of EMILYs List, an organization that has been a champion for women’s leadership and representation in government. Thank you for your support! 042 4
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerGerman Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 07/10/2026📚 The Frankfurt Book Fair opened its doors today. It is both the world's largest trade fair for international publishing and an inspiring literary festival as well, attracting more than 200,000 visitors and over 4,000 exhibitors each year. This year's guest of honour is Czechia. 193 9
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerPrinceton University Press @princetonupress.bsky.social · 06/10/2026A lively and engaging biography of amoebas that reveals why these tiny amorphous splotches with a spot in the middle have more to teach us than we ever imagined. Nicholas P. Money's A Is for Amoeba is now available worldwide! Learn more: buff.ly/7rcb7OY #Biology #Amoebas #Science #Microbes 241 4
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerGerman Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 05/10/2026Congratulations to Peter Hegemann 🇩🇪, Georg Nagel 🇩🇪 and Karl Deisseroth 🇺🇸! 0112 11
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerDr Monique Ryan @mon4kooyong.bsky.social · 03/10/2026We still have lots of booklets! If anyone needs a one-stop-shop full of information about Kooyong’s health, aged care, social and cultural services, transport, emergency assistance or other government services, please drop by my electorate office for a copy. 172 7
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerDr Monique Ryan @mon4kooyong.bsky.social · 02/10/2026NEW GRANT OPPORTUNITY: A new round of the Stronger Communities Programme is open for expressions of interest. The programme offers federal funding of up to $20,000 for projects benefitting our Kooyong community. 2207 20
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerCERN @cern.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Happy birthday CERN! 🎉 #OnThisDay 72 years ago, CERN officially came into being, bringing together 12 founding Member States with a shared vision for science and international collaboration. Discover the story behind 72 years of science: home.cern/about/who-we... 11484131 484
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerDr Sophie Scamps MP @sophiescamps.bsky.social · 08/06/2026www.smh.com.au/politics/fed... Thank goodness neg gearing is ending Life satisfaction among all age groups has dropped but most steeply for 25-34yos -reflecting the reality of our housing market. Property speculation for 2 decades has made Aust one of the least affordable places in the world to livesmh.com.auEvery generation of Australians thinks life is worse than a decade agoAustralians, particularly those trying to get into their own home, are increasingly dissatisfied with their lives. And it’s hitting the political system. 53710 37
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerGovernor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 25/09/2026We’re honoring Jason Fossum today, Chief of Staff to the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus. Jason will be remembered as a dedicated public servant, brother, and uncle who committed his life to the betterment of those around him and to the improvement of Minnesota. 534343 343
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerSatvir Kaur MP @laboursatvir.bsky.social · 28/09/2026💼 National Wealth Fund to create and support extra 130,000 jobs by 2030; 121 2
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerThe Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 29/09/2026In Lynne Ramsay's film 'Morvern Callar', the ordinary world may disguise servitude within the established prisons of economic or gender obligation. In her monograph, Anwen Crawford argues that grief liberates Morvern from the observance of such niceties. trib.al/x6B7Y1utrib.alMorvern CallarThe Saturday Paper is a quality weekly newspaper, dedicated to narrative long-form journalism. 131 3
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerGerman Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 29/09/2026With €8 billion invested so far in 2026 and 10 new unicorns, Germany's startup ecosystem is gaining momentum, driven by defence and deep tech investments. #ResearchInGermany 193 9
George H. D. Walker @ghdw1982.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Hello, Julia Gillard Today is 29th September, 2026CE and also your birthday !! Wish you a very Happy Birthday 👍👍📓📓📚📚🌄🌄❤️🩹❤️🩹 the new book by Jared Diamond, seems neat and the book by Kasley Killiam has some notes about the number 108 All the Best, about => (Towel Day) 25th May, 2070CE OK, bye 110 1
George H. D. Walker @ghdw1982.bsky.social · 29/09/2026x.com/UnchainedAtL... @aussiastronomer.bsky.social Hello, 29th September, 2026CE this watch was purchased today, from amazon_in . . . = = = = 👍👍📓📓📚📚🌄🌄❤️🩹❤️🩹 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagaan " . . . conferring with Russell and . . . Conscience-stricken, . . . " en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masters... 110 1
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerClinton Foundation @clintonfoundation.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Optimism is a strategy. Action is how we make it real. 💪 Tune in to the closing session of #CGI2026 for a conversation about what becomes possible when we keep going — and keep working to shape a better future. Join us: clintonglobal.org/2026 163 6
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerClinton Foundation @clintonfoundation.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Hope looks like action. At #CGI2026, 1,200+ people came together in working groups to tackle urgent challenges, build new partnerships, and turn ideas into action. As Chelsea Clinton put it: “Collectively, you give me hope. We together give me hope.” Because nothing changes unless we change it. 0143 14
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerGerman Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 23/09/2026Pope Leo has been gifted a 4kg Stollen by the Minister-President of German state Saxony, Michael Kretschmer. The Christmas speciality was baked for the pontiff by Konditormeister Thomas Neubert from Bärenstein in the Erzgebirge, a region of Saxony steeped in Christmas tradition. 614520 145
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerClinton Foundation @clintonfoundation.bsky.social · 22/09/2026You never know who you’ll meet at CGI 👀 1154 15
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerThe Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 23/09/2026The Atacama Desert in Chile was in full bloom following a spell of unusually wet weather. See photos from the AFP photojournalist Javier Torres:bit.lyPhotos: Wildflowers Bloom in the Atacama DesertJavier Torres, a photojournalist with AFP, recently visited the Atacama Desert in Chile, capturing images of a desert in bloom after a spell of unusually wet weather. 0556 55
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerGerman Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 23/09/2026Germany has formally joined the UN's new treaty for the protection of ocean life in international waters. The BBNJ Agreement will help protect two-thirds of the world's ocean @umweltministerium.de Minister Schneider: "One of the biggest intl. environmental policy achievements of recent years". 192 9
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerAustralian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Former Australian Labor Party Leader H.V. 'Doc' Evatt served as President of the United Nations General Assembly from 1948 to 1949, and helped to draft the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 6226 22
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerAustralian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 19/09/2026A smaller deposit. Billions saved in lenders mortgage insurance. And more Australians getting the keys to their own home. 5131 13
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerIn Pursuit USA @inpursuitusa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026In a new essay, Hillary Rodham Clinton reflects on Roosevelt—one of her heroes—and the discipline of showing up for the hardest problems confronting the nation and the world. 219829 198
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerGerman Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 18/09/2026"In a more dangerous and uncertain world, a strong Europe must be ready to make bold choices. In a world of real fiscal constraints, Europe cannot fund new priorities by simply adding them to old ones. We must make choices" - Op-ed by leaders of 🇩🇪🇩🇰🇳🇱🇦🇹🇫🇮 www.politico.eu/article/five...politico.euFive EU leaders: Europe must spend better, not just moreBloc’s next budget should cut hundreds of billions from Commission proposal and refocus spending on security, defense and competitiveness. 082 8
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 18/09/2026🚨 MAJOR NEWS: Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna say they have now secured commitments for all 218 signatures needed to force a House vote on Epstein Files Transparency Act II.meidasnews.comMassie, Khanna Say They Have Secured 218 Signatures for New Epstein Files VoteThe announcement comes hours after MeidasTouch reported the discharge petition was just two signatures short of the threshold needed to force a House vote. 992259436747 25.9K
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerGovernor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 18/09/2026Get out and enjoy fall in Minnesota. 392125192 2.1K
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerSabine Hossenfelder @hossenfelder.bsky.social · 10/09/2026In 1983 Benjamin Libet found that brain activity predicts your movements before you are aware of deciding to move. Three new papers say the measurements were fine but the interpretation was not. www.youtube.com/watch?v=15s0...youtube.comNeuroscience’s Case Against Free Will Is Falling ApartYouTube video by Sabine Hossenfelder 3214 21
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerKamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 15/09/2026Consider this your assignment for National Voter Registration Day. Head to IWillVote.com and check your voter registration status. Then send this to the group chat and make sure they check theirs, too. We all need to turn out this November and be too big to rig. 14428481179 2.8K
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerThe Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · 15/09/2026On this International Day of Democracy, we celebrate Obama Foundation Europe Leader Vigjilenca Abazi, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the European Whistleblowing Institute, which supports those who have the courage to speak up to protect the public’s interests. 17821 78
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerTerence Tao @teorth.bsky.social · 26/02/2025I am happy to announce that the Kakeya set conjecture, one of the most sought after open problems in geometric measure theory, has now been proven (in three dimensions) by Hong Wang and Joshua Zahl! arxiv.org/abs/2502.17655 I discuss some ideas of the proof at terrytao.wordpress.com/2025/02/25/t...arxiv.orgVolume estimates for unions of convex sets, and the Kakeya set conjecture in three dimensionsWe study sets of $δ$ tubes in $\mathbb{R}^3$, with the property that not too many tubes can be contained inside a common convex set $V$. We show that the union of tubes from such a set must have almos... 115437 154
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerClinton Foundation @clintonfoundation.bsky.social · 19/03/2026This week on That Can't Be True, Chelsea Clinton sits down with Dr. Temple Grandin to talk about seeing the world differently and her work transforming how the world understands both animal behavior and human neurodiversity. 3155 15
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerGIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 26/11/2025Did you know we have a podcast? Hosted by Julia Gillard, it features remarkable women talking about leadership, equality & the stories behind public life If you missed it, catch up with one of our favourites from this year, Julia's chat with former NZ PM Jacinda Ardern 🎧 ow.ly/ozpP50XxhPu 152 5
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerGovernor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 14/09/2026What’s on your nightstand reading stack? 1971443114 1.4K
Reposted by George H. D. WalkerRichard Dawkins @rdawkins.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Natural selection is a blind watchmaker, yet its products can be astonishingly beautiful. Ernst Haeckel captured that beauty in illustrations accompanying my book, 42 Tales from Life. Waterstones offers 25% off pre-orders with code SUMMER26 until Friday, 24 July. www.waterstones.com/book/42-tale... 2121 12