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Jackie Webb

@jackiewebb.bsky.social
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Research interests: Aquatic biogeochemistry, GHG emissions, artificial aquatic ecosystems, sustainable agriculture. Team C and N! Proud mother in academia Lecturer in Environmental Science at the University of Southern Queensland

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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Colin makes a very good point. GenAI opens people up for accusations of plagiarism, and for academics whose career's are often defined by their creative outputs (new knowledge, innovative ideas and all that), this can be career-ending. Why would you take that risk? 1/n
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The only reason you’ll ever need not to write with AI — The Carlson Lab
Over the last year, our lab has been developing a policy on AI use. To do this, we did three main things: We read a lot of academic publications and tech news. We set up an #ai channel on our la...
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Thanks so much for the mention @kinarnicholas.bsky.social of our recent pub on the importance of AAEs in freshwater science and policy. Always an honour to be featured in Hydrology paper of the day 🥰 doi.org/10.1002/ece3...
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Exploring Uncharted Waters: The Role of Artificial Aquatic Ecosystems in Freshwater Science
The world's farms and cities house an abundance of human-made waters, including farm dams, stormwater ponds, constructed wetlands, and ditches: known collectively as “artificial aquatic ecosystems.” ...
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Quite happy with how this 3D printed catchment model turned out using topographic maps! I wanted to make something hands on and interactive for exploring catchments with my students. Still experimenting with different designs and colour schemes...
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Jennifer Ouellette @jenlucpiquant.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Suspecting AI cheating, Ivy League prof ordered an in-person final; scores fell 50% arstechnica.com/ai/2026/07/w...
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Suspecting AI cheating, Ivy League prof ordered an in-person final; scores fell 50%
AI cheating leads to "a failed society," professor says.
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Naomi S. Wells @15nswells.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Excited to see our piece advocating for embracing (or at least acknowledging) artificial aquatic ecosystems published! Indefatigable leadership from @jackiewebb.bsky.social to transform our casual conference chats to this powerful (imho) piece. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
#ASLOSIL26 participants with an interest in artificial aquatic ecosystems I invite you to check out my virtual talk in the AV001 session on Friday. Exploring the why and how these underrepresented systems can/should be better integrated into freshwater science. Abstract details: lnkd.in/gtTferHj
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Andy Baker @andy-baker.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Two academic teaching jobs in my School, to help colleagues manage some large first year courses. Available funding means these are fixed-term positions until 31/12/2026. Please share. external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/53... external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/53... #academia
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KinarNicholas.bsky.social @kinarnicholas.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Hydrology Paper of the Day @jackiewebb.bsky.social on farm dam sources and sinks of CO2: seasonal cycles in artificial waterbodies utilized for irrigation; water quality and inorganic nutrient sampling; flux calculations and comparisons with environmental variables; and understanding variability.
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Just finished my first review of ARC grants as a detailed assessor. Feeling inadequate is an understatement 😅 - where/what/how do academics find the time to secure tens of millions of $ in grants?! Also, female representation = appalling. We need to do better when it comes to high stake grants.
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
I have an exciting opportunity for a PhD student to work with me on my DECRA project at UniSQ: Artificial aquatic ecosystems – sources or sinks of nitrous oxide? Currently only open to Australian residents. Learn more here: www.unisq.edu.au/scholarships... #UniSQResearch
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JGR: Biogeosciences @jgrbiogeo.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Using long-term, high-frequency measurements, Webb et al. present novel insights into diel CO2 concentration dynamics in irrigation dams, which are generally overlooked in inland water carbon emission assessments. 🔗 doi.org/10.1029/2025... #AGUPubs #CarbonFootprint #Farming
New in JGR: Biogeosciences:
Diel Variation of CO2 Concentrations in Australian Irrigation Dams From Spring to Summer
By Webb et al. 2026
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Chunlin Song 宋春林 @songchunlin.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
New R script for calculating dissolved GHG concentrations & air-water fluxes (CO2, CH4, N4O) directly from headspace data in inland waters (from ppmv to mmol/m2/d). Built on the great work of R. Marcé(Rheadspace.R) and K.S. Aho (headspace_calcs). github.com/songchunlin/...
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GitHub - songchunlin/Inland-water-GHG-calculations
Contribute to songchunlin/Inland-water-GHG-calculations development by creating an account on GitHub.
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
New pub 🔈: Irrigation pond CO2 🔗https://doi.org/10.1029/2025JG009572 Irrigation ponds experience substantial diel CO2 variation which changes over time. Proud to have this pub feature in @jgrbiogeo.bsky.social 'Biogeosciences Leaders of Tomorrow' special collection on emerging scientists.
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Shut Up & Write! @suaw.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
We wanted to share this thoughtful post by @jackiewebb.bsky.social & @christinabirnbaum.bsky.social on writing with intention. “Writing is thinking. To write well is to think clearly. That’s why it’s so hard.” - David McCullough www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/proce... #suaw #shutupandwrite
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‘The process of writing forces the writer to be present’
Writing is hard and uncomfortable, but the craft of turning thoughts into words should not be lost to the frictionless ease of generative AI, write Jackie Webb and Christina Birnbaum
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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · 05/02/2026
The U.S.'s decision to withdraw from global climate and environmental organizations and treaties will have ramifications far beyond the current administration. Add your name to our @aguscipolicy.bsky.social letter supporting global climate science: buff.ly/RURRhnt
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Proud to have published this piece with @christinabirnbaum.bsky.social for THE Campus. Check out the article to hear our two cents on why pure writing is just too important to dismiss in this wild west AI landscape in higher education. www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/proce...
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‘The process of writing forces the writer to be present’
Writing is hard and uncomfortable, but the craft of turning thoughts into words should not be lost to the frictionless ease of generative AI, write Jackie Webb and Christina Birnbaum
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
New publication in JGR: Biogeosciences on deep vs surface water CH4 dynamics in dugouts lead by amazing PhD student, Ryan Rimas! We found that a wetter year caused more CH4 to accumulate in the hypolimnion, but this did not result in a significant change in surface water CH4.
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Hydrologic Variability Drives Differential Methane Dynamics in Agricultural Reservoirs of the Northern Great Plains
Increased spring runoff in a wet year resulted in 65% deeper water columns compared to a dry year This deeper water column caused increased anoxia and CH4 concentrations in deepwater areas of agr...
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
New perspective piece on ditch greenhouse gas research I had the pleasure to collaborate on. Key research priorities are provided. Not surprisingly, many studies neglect to include N2O. There is still much work to be done in this space and I'm looking forward to the next era of ditch research!
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Mike Peacock @peatymike.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Pleased to say this paper has been accepted and coming soon to @iopp-environment.bsky.social. Led by @tksilver.bsky.social and with an all-star cast of supporting authors. A lovely way to end the year. Merry Ditchmas all!
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KEW @kidadaewilliams.com · 14/12/2025
Being the First in Your Family to attend College Is Not a Deficit—It’s a Distinction www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view... "It means learning how to do college while doing college—a dual curriculum that tests not only intellect but resilience, adaptability and faith." #edusky #firstgen #college
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In Praise of Being First-Gen (opinion)
We should not retire the label; we should reclaim and revere it.
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Against the odds, I've been awarded a Discovery Early Career Researcher Award by the Australian Research Council! I am truly humbled by this opportunity and grateful for the support of many wonderful people both in my professional and personal circles. 1/3 www.unisq.edu.au/news/2025/12...
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UniSQ researcher tackles nitrogen pollution challenge
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
First Australian rainforests, now Africa's. Seems like a sad common theme and tipping point is happening across the world.
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Hello Christchurch! It's been a while since I've been back in the South Islands dramatic landscape. Looking forward to some freshwater science soon at he NZFSS and AFSS conference
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Great to get a heads up so I can plan not coming into work for the rollercoaster of emotions that will likely ensue...🫠
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Mike Peacock @peatymike.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Really cool audio story on our recent ditch paper by @emfurd.bsky.social. Let's all pay more attention to our ditches...
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Joe Hanson @drjoehanson.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
When people learn with ChatGPT instead of following their own searches, they end up knowing less, caring less, and producing worse advice, even when the facts are the same. Friction is an essential ingredient for learning! Convenience makes us shallow. academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/ar...
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Experimental evidence of the effects of large language models versus web search on depth of learning
Abstract. The effects of using large language models (LLMs) versus traditional web search on depth of learning are explored. A theory is proposed that when
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Vote for your favourite human dominated river. Go the Waikato!
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Spent my week sampling weirs and rivers in regional SE Queensland with my MSCN student. It was hot work, but some absolutely beautiful and truely Australian waterways. It's been a while since I've worked in flowing waters!
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Mobilized heavy metals in the Artic. "There are few places left on Earth as untouched as these rivers,". "But even here, far from cities and highways, the fingerprint of global warming is unmistakable. No place is spared." Another indirect effect of climate change on freshwater ecosystems.
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Norfolk Ponds Project @norfolkponds.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
We have been described as "THE BEST NGO THAT NOBODY KNOWS ABOUT" Please help by following us & reposting!!!
A stunning dreamy planty pond. Pond covered in pondweeds
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
In a pseudo pond pollution experiment I had students undertake as part of their assessment for an undergraduate water science course @soaes-unisq.bsky.social, it was great to see how monitoring of simple water quality variables cumulated to multiple insights into water quality deterioration. 1/n
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Happy to be involved in this massive paper about overlooked artificial channels!
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Chelsea Clifford @ditchontologist.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
It's out! 🧪 "Lines in the landscape," on the under-appreciated importance of #ditches as diverse ecosystems: doi.org/10.1038/s432.... By @peatymike.bsky.social, @fluitans.bsky.social, @drtatariw.bsky.social, @timaukel.bsky.social, @jordannabergman.bsky.social, @juliecrabot.bsky.social, ...
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Lines in the landscape - Communications Earth & Environment
Ditches have many overlooked environmental and societal roles, including impact on biodiversity and pollution, and management strategies to enhance their multifunctional landscape-scale benefits are n...
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Currently marking some student poster assessments while on holiday as the kids nap, and am finding the visual results of their pond water pollution experiment very intriguing! In my second year water science @soaes-unisq.bsky.social, students conduct a backyard mini-pond experiment. 1/2
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Celebrating a 100 citation (Google Scholar) milestone for my pub on N2O sinks in farm dams! Truly one of the most exciting datasets I've had the pleasure to work with and has profoundly altered the direction of my research. Still searching for answers! Pub link 👉 www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Quick trip to Brisbane this week to attend the 20th World Lake Conference. It was a pleasure to be a part of the International Colloquium to explore global challenges facing lake systems. There was much agreement on including youth at all stages of integrated water management.
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Recently, I did a little radio piece for ABC Southern Queensland Breakfast to explain where water flows after heavy rainfall and how Australia’s catchment systems operate. 👉If you're interested, you can listen to the interview here tinyurl.com/4b6vu678
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Communications Earth & Environment @commsearth.nature.com · 10/06/2025
🌏Using a global database of the radiocarbon content of rivers, isotopic mass balance suggests that about 60% of river carbon dioxide from millennial or older carbon sources Read the latest research article published in Nature by our former external editor, Joshua Dean www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Old carbon routed from land to the atmosphere by global river systems - Nature
Using a global database of the radiocarbon content of rivers combining new and published measurements, isotopic mass balance suggests that about 60% of river CO2 emissions are derived from millennial ...
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Mike Peacock @peatymike.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
No advert out yet, but I will recruiting a 2yr postdoc, start date autumn 2025, at @livunigeog.bsky.social soon. Lowland and upland peatlands, GHGs, DOM and water chemistry. Plenty of fieldwork. Feel free to drop me a DM or email if you might be interested, and please spread the word.
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
The day has arrived - first lecture for my brand new course, Catchment and Water Management. After many months and nights of work leading up to this moment, I'm nervous and excited to offer this course. Here's hoping the students appreciate it and there are not too many kinks to iron out!
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Christina Birnbaum, PhD 🍃 @christinabirnbaum.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Reading student feedback on my 2nd year ecology course: "As a result of this course I am analysing my environment, noticing more interactions in nature and taking a more interested approach to bush walks and nature play with my children." My job's done here, guys!🥲 #teaching #academia #ecology
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
How cool! A paper with my UofR crew has just been recognised as a #TopViewedArticle Artificial water bodies are interesting! Link to the paper: agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Last week I had the pleasure of hosting our @soaes-unisq.bsky.social undergrad students studying Water Science during the WAT1101 residential school. In true Toowoomba style, the students had the full immersion experience, with consistent rain during the entire 3 days of our field tour.
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Hi everyone Sorry if this person has followed you. But please don't follow this account. It's not me. I've reported the account
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
A visiting group of students from Northwest University studying agriculture and water resources spent a day doing water science with me. We made our own Secchi discs and had a lovely time out on the campus stormwater pond. Not much clarity today but the turtles didn't mind! @soaes-unisq.bsky.social
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
The people who produce this Mauna Loa atmospheric CO₂ record have a lab in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, about 50 miles (80 km) from the observatory. By closing the lab, it'll be really difficult to maintain the CO₂ observations.
A line graph showing atmospheric CO2 levels at Mauna Loa Observatory from 1955 to 2025. The y-axis represents CO2 mole fraction in parts per million (ppm), ranging from 320 to 420 ppm, while the x-axis is years.
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UniSQ-CSAS @unisq-csas.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
CSAS researcher @jackiewebb.bsky.social is part of an international team who has completed the first global synthesis of CO2 and N2O emissions from ditches and canals. Check out this critically important research work. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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The Importance of Ditches and Canals in Global Inland Water CO2 and N2O Budgets
We synthesized data across global climate zones to show, for the first time, that global ditches and canals emit notable amounts of carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide, at higher per area rates than pon....
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Richard Waite @waiterich.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Welcome to Food/ClimateSky! - sharing silly thoughts is called “manureposting” - we don’t say “lol” or “lmao” we say “N₂O” or “N₂OOOO” - like methane, our posts are forgotten relatively quickly but are 80 times more potent than others’ posts over a 20-year time period
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Jackie Webb @jackiewebb.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Happy to have contributed to this global ditch paper by @tksilver.bsky.social and @peatymike.bsky.social! Great to see CO2 and N2O getting some of the attention in anthropogenic aquatic emissions. Put it on your reading list folks 📖
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Teresa Silverthorn @tksilver.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
📣 Our new study is out now! The importance of ditches and canals in global inland water CO2 and N2O budgets @globalchangebio.bsky.social @peatymike.bsky.social @jackiewebb.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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The Importance of Ditches and Canals in Global Inland Water CO2 and N2O Budgets
We synthesized data across global climate zones to show, for the first time, that global ditches and canals emit notable amounts of carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide, at higher per area rates than pon...
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