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George H. D. Walker

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Nicholas A. Christakis @nachristakis.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
In 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/
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Institute for Replication @i4replication.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Comment: 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 The article was retracted by the journal: Frontiers | RETRACTED: www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
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Institute for Replication @i4replication.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
We 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
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James Cook University @jcuofficial.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Musical 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
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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
You'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 ... ⬇️
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 15/10/2026
Yesterday 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.
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German Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 14/10/2026
100 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!
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Hannah Wakeford @stellarplanet.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Planets 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🔭🧪
Artist impression of the hot Jupiter WASP-17b and its asymmetric atmosphere. The planet has a thick banded structure around the equator and the light is shining through from the back to show an extended left side of the atmosphere representing the evening terminator (limb) and a more compressed right side representing the morning terminator (limb). Artist impression of the hot Jupiter WASP-17b and its asymmetric atmosphere as it transits in front of its host star. The planet has a thick banded structure around the equator and the light is shining through from the back to show an extended left side of the atmosphere representing the evening terminator (limb) and a more compressed right side representing the morning terminator (limb).
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German Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 12/10/2026
British-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.
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 12/10/2026
New 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…
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Satvir Kaur MP @laboursatvir.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Happy 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! 🙏🏾
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Aruna K. Miller @arunamiller.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Proud 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!
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German 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.
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Princeton University Press @princetonupress.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
A 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
A Is for Amoeba: The Story of Life in a Single Cell by Nicholas P. Money
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German Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 05/10/2026
Congratulations to Peter Hegemann 🇩🇪, Georg Nagel 🇩🇪 and Karl Deisseroth 🇺🇸!
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George H. D. Walker @ghdw1982.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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Dr Monique Ryan @mon4kooyong.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
We 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.
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Dr Monique Ryan @mon4kooyong.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
NEW 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.
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CERN @cern.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Happy 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...
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Dr Sophie Scamps MP @sophiescamps.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
www.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 live
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Every generation of Australians thinks life is worse than a decade ago
Australians, particularly those trying to get into their own home, are increasingly dissatisfied with their lives. And it’s hitting the political system.
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 25/09/2026
We’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.
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Satvir Kaur MP @laboursatvir.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
💼 National Wealth Fund to create and support extra 130,000 jobs by 2030;
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The Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 29/09/2026
In 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/x6B7Y1u
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The Saturday Paper is a quality weekly newspaper, dedicated to narrative long-form journalism.
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German Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 29/09/2026
With €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
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George H. D. Walker @ghdw1982.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Hello, 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
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George H. D. Walker @ghdw1982.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
x.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...
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Clinton Foundation @clintonfoundation.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Optimism 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
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Clinton Foundation @clintonfoundation.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Hope 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.
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German Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 23/09/2026
Pope 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.
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Clinton Foundation @clintonfoundation.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
You never know who you’ll meet at CGI 👀
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 23/09/2026
The Atacama Desert in Chile was in full bloom following a spell of unusually wet weather. See photos from the AFP photojournalist Javier Torres:
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Photos: Wildflowers Bloom in the Atacama Desert
Javier 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.
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German Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 23/09/2026
Germany 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".
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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Former 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.
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George H. D. Walker @ghdw1982.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
A smaller deposit. Billions saved in lenders mortgage insurance. And more Australians getting the keys to their own home.
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In Pursuit USA @inpursuitusa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
In 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.
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German 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...
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Five EU leaders: Europe must spend better, not just more
Bloc’s next budget should cut hundreds of billions from Commission proposal and refocus spending on security, defense and competitiveness.
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MeidasTouch @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.
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Massie, Khanna Say They Have Secured 218 Signatures for New Epstein Files Vote
The announcement comes hours after MeidasTouch reported the discharge petition was just two signatures short of the threshold needed to force a House vote.
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 18/09/2026
Get out and enjoy fall in Minnesota.
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Sabine Hossenfelder @hossenfelder.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
In 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...
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Neuroscience’s Case Against Free Will Is Falling Apart
YouTube video by Sabine Hossenfelder
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George H. D. Walker @ghdw1982.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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Kamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 15/09/2026
Consider 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.
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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
On 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.
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Terence Tao @teorth.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
I 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...
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Volume estimates for unions of convex sets, and the Kakeya set conjecture in three dimensions
We 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...
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Clinton Foundation @clintonfoundation.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
This 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.
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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Did 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
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 14/09/2026
What’s on your nightstand reading stack?
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Richard Dawkins @rdawkins.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Natural 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...
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