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Radioactivity in Sydney
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Radioactivity in Sydney

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This is the graphical abstract that has been officially published by the Journal of Environmental Radioactivity—the first of its kind in the journal. I am increasingly frustrated with the way we communicate science, even to other scientists. That's why we chose to present the graphical abstract as a comic: to make the story, motivation, and findings more engaging, accessible, and fun!

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The "scientist" misconception
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Plant Success

The "scientist" misconception

It's always a bit of fun to tell people that you work in science when their interpretation of that may be quite far from the day-to-day reality of what you get up to. Every contaminated agar plate and batch of poor quality plants gets us a bit closer to actually figuring something interesting out, and we enjoy the work enough to keep coming back to it despite the setbacks. Made using procreate, no AI used.

The "Bones" and "Veins" of tomato plant
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Plants for Space

The "Bones" and "Veins" of tomato plant

This microscopic image reveals the secondary xylem of a tomato stem. Like "bones," it provides the mechanical strength and structural support that keep the plant upright; like "veins," it transports water from the roots to every growing organ. The stem cross-section was stained with Toluidine Blue O, which distinguishes lignified and non-lignified tissues. The blue-stained secondary xylem consists of lignified cells arranged like bricks, continuously produced during secondary growth to increase stem thickness and mechanical strength. The surrounding purple-stained tissues represent the ground tissue and epidermis. My research seeks to understand how plants regulate secondary xylem development through cell wall integrity signalling and phytohormones, with the goal of engineering crops with optimised structural biomass for greater resilience on Earth and sustainable plant production in Space.

Genomic prediction
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Plant Success

Genomic prediction

Meme of Philomena Cunk interviewing academic for genomic prediction. Original image credit: House of Tommorrow/BBC AI was used to aid in generating ideas, but text was not generated with AI.

Familiar Patterns of Early Origin
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Plant Success

Familiar Patterns of Early Origin

Illustrated using watercolour and pencil, this artwork features four representatives of an early-diverging land plant lineage: the leafy liverworts (Jungermanniidae) from ~320 MA. Tiny and unsuspecting to the naked eye, these plants hold an incredible diversity in their morphological patterning, represented here by the unique shapes and arrangement of their leaves which are often finely lobed or toothed. DNA sequences containing familiar motifs (TATA-box, start and stop codons) intersect with lines and patterns swirling around the plants to highlight the fluid nature of genetic evolution and gene expression. This artwork was co-inspired by our research investigating the genetics underlying growth and development of bryophytes (mosses, liverworts, and hornworts) and project work I completed for the National Herbarium of Victoria illustrating microscopic leafy liverworts as a tool for species identification. No AI was used.

Tropical Tracheids
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Plant Success

Tropical Tracheids

Peering just underneath the surface of a leaf in the unique conifer Podocarpus dispermus, a remarkable feat of evolution is on display. Conifers, unlike flowering plants, lack the sophisticated "vessel-based" water transport system that enables efficient irrigation of broad leaves, which is why most conifers have scale or needle leaves. A group of Southern Hemisphere conifers, the Podocarpaceae, have overcome this evolutionary limitation by reinventing the wheel. An interconnected matrix of tracheids transports water laterally from the main vein to support leaves broad enough to survive light-competitive environments. For Podocarpus dispermus, this means it thrives in the otherwise flowering-plant dominated rainforests of tropical North Queensland. Naturally colourless, this tissue is stained with Toluidine blue, emphasising the characteristic helical thickening in the cell walls of tracheids. 10X magnification. No AI was used.

Unpeeling the Banana Genome
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Plants for Space

Unpeeling the Banana Genome

Created as an original digital illustration, drawn by hand with a stylus using layered pencil and watercolour-style brushes. The familiar act of peeling a banana reveals a DNA double helix, turning the fruit into a visual metaphor for genomic discovery. The work connects to my research on the banana NLRome, the collection of immune-receptor genes that helps banana plants recognise pathogens and defend against disease. By placing DNA inside an everyday fruit, the illustration invites viewers to look beyond the peel and consider how genomics can support healthier, more resilient banana crops.

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