ziltoid101

joined 2 years ago
[–] ziltoid101 3 points 5 months ago

(Nerd warning) So awesome to see strigolactones on lemmy. Any other strigolactone researchers out there? I mostly work on the receptor protein D14.

[–] ziltoid101 4 points 6 months ago

It does seem like whatever integrity there was in politics is quickly vanishing. I'm relieved we don't have quite the same attitude towards religion compared to the US at least. I think Australia is a long way off being a theocracy, whereas the US could be one as soon as next year.

[–] ziltoid101 26 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Can't mentally decline if you were never sound of mind in the first place!

[–] ziltoid101 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

That's a shame, thanks for letting me know. I really want the fediverse to thrive but that's a pretty huge caveat!

[–] ziltoid101 2 points 6 months ago

Hype, I'm glad they release albums shortly after they announce them - feels like so many bands are like "NEW ALBUM out in 6 months" haha.

[–] ziltoid101 3 points 7 months ago

The Mountain is probably their best and it's also pretty accessible.

[–] ziltoid101 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

So many 50/50s this week.

  • Surprised to see Brisbane only just beat Melbourne, thought it'd be a thrashing.
  • Bulldogs should be able to get a big win over North, but it'll be a good test to see where North's really at.
  • Sydney are definitely favourites but Freo just have the vibe that they might cause an upset. I don't think Freo are going to go deep in finals but I think on the right day they can stand up to the toughest teams.
  • GC/Collingwood is a coin toss, GC have been pretty solid at home though.
  • Crom/GWS is also kinda tricky, I think GWS will get it done but not by much.
  • I don't trust Geelong not to fuck it up against Essendon, but anything could happen.
  • Neither St Kilda or Port look great at the moment, I can forsee a close but ultimately boring game playing out with Saints maybe sneaking a win, idk.
  • Carlton should pants Richmond.
  • Lastly, Hawks are still the favourites but I'm really hoping Eagles get up. It's the best team we've fielded possibly in three years. Hawks are red hot right now but I just feel like they must be due to drop a game, they've just had the bye, and this is their longest travel all season. If we can grab a win I can forgive the Saints/North games. If we lose with this team, Simmo's gonna be in hot water again.
[–] ziltoid101 2 points 7 months ago

Pure nostalgia for me. I went on a small road trip for my high school leavers and had some Ayreon CDs playing the whole time. By the end of the trip everyone was singing along. Absolute classic.

[–] ziltoid101 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Free them 😢

[–] ziltoid101 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Dutton's so much of a spud I'm almost glad he's in charge of the LNP instead of someone more charismatic. Hopefully he never sees any real power. Can't believe that this is even a political issue up for debate, just delay delay delay and never so anything.

[–] ziltoid101 2 points 7 months ago

The two main reasons stopping me are lack of infrastructure (I haven't ridden a bike in ages and there's no way I'm going on a road with any traffic lol), and climate (Perth is often hot as hell, or rainy, neither of which is great unless you have a shower at work).

[–] ziltoid101 4 points 8 months ago

She munch on grass 😍

 

Several 2cm long frogs were found in this tiny little granite pool in the desert. Any IDs would be welcome, I suspect it could be a Litoria of some sort.

 

Herdsman Lake, Western Australia

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Nospūn - Earwyrm (www.youtube.com)
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Great Crested Grebe (lemmy.world)
submitted 10 months ago by ziltoid101 to c/birding
 

Herdsman Lake, Western Australia

 

Only one week until Charcoal Grace is released, already looking like an early AOTY to me!

 

Third single from Of The Last Human Being. So glad these guys are back!

 

Their first new music in 17 years!

 
 

Still possibly my favourite album to come out this year, and they're not even a typical prog metal band.

 

I've only listened to the short version so far but I was pleasantly surprised. Not completely sold on the digital drums but if you liked Butterfly 3000 I reckon you might enjoy this one!

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Plini – 11 Nights (www.youtube.com)
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