EP410: Gut Microbiome with Prof Talley Part 1

Latest Podcast Interview - all about gut microbes and health. Let me know what you think. EP410: #Gut #Microbiome with Prof #Talley Part 1

Fascinating. Confronting. A.I. Is on Its Way to Something Even More Remarkable Than Intelligence. “And now A.I. is on its way to doing something even more remarkable: becoming conscious. This will happen in the same way it became intelligent. As we interact with increasingly

“The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.” ― Neil deGrasse Tyson

10 years after its adoption, the Paris Agreement has helped shift global warming pathways away from a devastating 4–5°C future. Yet, the plans & policies on the table still lead to temperatures clearly above 2°C by the end of the century – an existential threat for millions. At

Congrats Bill! Best wishes, Nick

The AMA welcomes the Senate's passing of the bill to establish an Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC) — a reform we have championed since 2017.

The hard truth is that the world has failed to ensure global warming remains below 1.5°C. We need a paradigm shift to limit a temporary overshoot’s magnitude & duration & quickly drive it down. #COP30

2025 is set to be among the three hottest years ever recorded, continuing an alarming streak of exceptional temperatures. Shrinking sea ice, melting glaciers and extreme weather show the global impact of rising greenhouse gases. Latest update from @WMO: https://t.co/y5jiCEKURt

Professor Nicholas Talley awarded Companion of the Order of Australia | Karolinska Institutet. So honoured to be mentioned by Karolinska when I received this award, and treasure my times and collaborators (and friends) in Sweden.

Brilliant to host Prof. Tim Vanuytsel from Leuven, Belgium here in Newcastle, Australia all this week, on behalf of the NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Transforming Gut Health. A leading authority in the field, we have new collaborations planned, plus Tim has provided

“I think there’s a collective amnesia right now about COVID-19” SARS-CoV-2 infections have been rising in the past month, and limited surveillance is hampering health strategies https://t.co/gtjbgcPXhD

Physical activity and risk of Alzheimer's disease. In older adults (mean age 72) with elevated Aβ amyloid, 5,000-7,500 steps/day (<-a plateau) were associated with less Tau accumulation, improved cognition @NatureMedicine https://t.co/hAE6XsdY8w

Last chance to register for the annual @ama_media x DEA webinar! Join us from 7 pm AEDT tonight for important discussions on climate change, health and sustainability. https://t.co/olwDJUIkcj

Testing has revealed what we already knew — illegal vapes are filled with dangerous levels of addictive nicotine and laced with chemicals including formaldehyde and antifreeze components.

Impressive. ‘You’re that guy on TikTok!’: the vice-chancellor who reimagined how a Sydney university could work | Australian universities |

For 80 years, the United Nations has been a beacon of hope & stability. As humanity grapples with profound challenges & turmoil, @antonioguterres has stressed the enduring value of the UN’s work. “In this moment of crisis, the United Nations has never been more essential.”

A word that has become a euphemism for promoting and selling things without data or evidence

“When journalists are silenced, we all lose our voice.” On Sunday’s #EndImpunity Day, @antonioguterres calls for the protection of journalists so they can carry out their essential work safely. https://t.co/o4DO8tbX9Y

Funders must recognise that great discoveries often come from studies that seeks to advance knowledge for its own sake https://t.co/DJQhSxJarz