Sarah Shering
@sazp.bsky.social
Real life human, living in Aotearoa since 2018.
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One of the reasons why I go so hard on science misinformation/disinformation, is that as a working scientist it is frustrating to see your research misreported to push an agenda.
For example, consider this piece of right-wing propaganda from The Telegraph that was just published
For example, consider this piece of right-wing propaganda from The Telegraph that was just published
December 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
One of the reasons why I go so hard on science misinformation/disinformation, is that as a working scientist it is frustrating to see your research misreported to push an agenda.
For example, consider this piece of right-wing propaganda from The Telegraph that was just published
For example, consider this piece of right-wing propaganda from The Telegraph that was just published
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The ONLY reason you stop people from voting is because you fear their vote.
Let's make them shit their y-fronts & get everyone enrolled super early, as your friends & family, and they can ask their friends & so on.
Let's make them shit their y-fronts & get everyone enrolled super early, as your friends & family, and they can ask their friends & so on.
The Government has just rushed through its voter suppression law. The Electoral Amendment Bill will disenfranchise tens of thousands of voters—it has no place in a healthy democracy.
#nzpol
#nzpol
Voter suppression law must be reversed - NZCTU
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is condemning the National-led Government’s Electoral Amendment Bill, rushed through Parliament this week, which will disenfranchise tens of thousands of New Zealanders.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The ONLY reason you stop people from voting is because you fear their vote.
Let's make them shit their y-fronts & get everyone enrolled super early, as your friends & family, and they can ask their friends & so on.
Let's make them shit their y-fronts & get everyone enrolled super early, as your friends & family, and they can ask their friends & so on.
Mahi done until 20 January. Was going to enjoy a glass of wine in the sun on the deck, then remembered that I live in Pito-One so coffee and a mince pie it is, inside in the warm.
December 19, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Mahi done until 20 January. Was going to enjoy a glass of wine in the sun on the deck, then remembered that I live in Pito-One so coffee and a mince pie it is, inside in the warm.
This is slightly bonkers but looks great.
December 19, 2025 at 3:10 AM
This is slightly bonkers but looks great.
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It is not easy being COVID cautious. It's crap not joining in social events. It isn't enjoyable being the only person masking. It is tough keeping quiet when being patronised by people with zero knowledge. It is all EXHAUSTING. Solidarity to everyone prepared to listen to science & put others first
December 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
It is not easy being COVID cautious. It's crap not joining in social events. It isn't enjoyable being the only person masking. It is tough keeping quiet when being patronised by people with zero knowledge. It is all EXHAUSTING. Solidarity to everyone prepared to listen to science & put others first
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Because it is. Ask any Māori.
November 12, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Because it is. Ask any Māori.
I’ve donated to Hills Hats PledgeMe and one of the gifts is a 40% off voucher. I’m hoping they’ll have something like this. www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/869...
November 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I’ve donated to Hills Hats PledgeMe and one of the gifts is a 40% off voucher. I’m hoping they’ll have something like this. www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/869...
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How Vaccines Work 🧬🧫🧪🔬💉🥽
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
How Vaccines Work 🧬🧫🧪🔬💉🥽
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Among all the severe weather, you may have missed that we passed our 1000th post on bluesky today 🥳
Spread the word and tell your friends we're here as we creep towards 1000 followers. 36 to go!
Spread the word and tell your friends we're here as we creep towards 1000 followers. 36 to go!
November 18, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Among all the severe weather, you may have missed that we passed our 1000th post on bluesky today 🥳
Spread the word and tell your friends we're here as we creep towards 1000 followers. 36 to go!
Spread the word and tell your friends we're here as we creep towards 1000 followers. 36 to go!
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The importance of excessive mortality assumptions...
Left hand plot: 2017-19 average used as baseline. Conclusion: Sweden is 'best' with negative excess mortality.
Right hand plot: 2017-19 linear trend extrapolated as baseline. Conclusion: Sweden is 'worst' with huge positive excess mortality.
Left hand plot: 2017-19 average used as baseline. Conclusion: Sweden is 'best' with negative excess mortality.
Right hand plot: 2017-19 linear trend extrapolated as baseline. Conclusion: Sweden is 'worst' with huge positive excess mortality.
November 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The importance of excessive mortality assumptions...
Left hand plot: 2017-19 average used as baseline. Conclusion: Sweden is 'best' with negative excess mortality.
Right hand plot: 2017-19 linear trend extrapolated as baseline. Conclusion: Sweden is 'worst' with huge positive excess mortality.
Left hand plot: 2017-19 average used as baseline. Conclusion: Sweden is 'best' with negative excess mortality.
Right hand plot: 2017-19 linear trend extrapolated as baseline. Conclusion: Sweden is 'worst' with huge positive excess mortality.
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A little while ago, my parents' cat Bridget went missing. As the weeks dragged on, they became extremely worried. My dad devised a way to distract himself: he began to paint Bridget's adventures, imagining her travelling through time and popping up in some of art and music's most iconic scenes.
April 6, 2025 at 10:24 AM
A little while ago, my parents' cat Bridget went missing. As the weeks dragged on, they became extremely worried. My dad devised a way to distract himself: he began to paint Bridget's adventures, imagining her travelling through time and popping up in some of art and music's most iconic scenes.
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The photos are great but the alt text is superb.
THREAD. A collection of photographs of excellent sheep I have met on walks.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
November 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The photos are great but the alt text is superb.
In need of some comfort viewing tonight so it’s time for a bit of this.
November 14, 2025 at 6:33 AM
In need of some comfort viewing tonight so it’s time for a bit of this.
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One year on, we must question the value of an apology made by a Government that refuses to listen and respond to the voices of survivors.
Every child, young person or adult placed in state or faith-based care should be protected from harm and given everything they need to thrive.
Every child, young person or adult placed in state or faith-based care should be protected from harm and given everything they need to thrive.
November 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
One year on, we must question the value of an apology made by a Government that refuses to listen and respond to the voices of survivors.
Every child, young person or adult placed in state or faith-based care should be protected from harm and given everything they need to thrive.
Every child, young person or adult placed in state or faith-based care should be protected from harm and given everything they need to thrive.
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Facial prosthesis, c.1917. THREAD for #RemembranceSunday🧵
From the moment the first machine gun rang out over the Western Front, one thing was clear: mankind’s military technology had wildly surpassed its medical capabilities. Bodies were battered, gouged, hacked, and gassed. /1
From the moment the first machine gun rang out over the Western Front, one thing was clear: mankind’s military technology had wildly surpassed its medical capabilities. Bodies were battered, gouged, hacked, and gassed. /1
November 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Facial prosthesis, c.1917. THREAD for #RemembranceSunday🧵
From the moment the first machine gun rang out over the Western Front, one thing was clear: mankind’s military technology had wildly surpassed its medical capabilities. Bodies were battered, gouged, hacked, and gassed. /1
From the moment the first machine gun rang out over the Western Front, one thing was clear: mankind’s military technology had wildly surpassed its medical capabilities. Bodies were battered, gouged, hacked, and gassed. /1
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Kia ora entrepreneurs! Startup Weekends are back in Wellington (& I'm excited to be a mentor again)! It's an intense, 54-hour-long, supported, learning journey to turn ideas into businesses in a weekend. Grab a spot (or a pay-it-forward ticket): www.sendd.me/swwlg www.startupwellington.com
#SWWLG
#SWWLG
Sendd | swwlg
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November 7, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Kia ora entrepreneurs! Startup Weekends are back in Wellington (& I'm excited to be a mentor again)! It's an intense, 54-hour-long, supported, learning journey to turn ideas into businesses in a weekend. Grab a spot (or a pay-it-forward ticket): www.sendd.me/swwlg www.startupwellington.com
#SWWLG
#SWWLG
Don’t often feel earthquakes up here on our hill in Korokoro but definitely felt that one!!
November 6, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Don’t often feel earthquakes up here on our hill in Korokoro but definitely felt that one!!
Ready to head out for the day with @keithshering.bsky.social; clothes by @pepperraccoon.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Ready to head out for the day with @keithshering.bsky.social; clothes by @pepperraccoon.com
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Me after cosplaying as an extrovert
October 24, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Me after cosplaying as an extrovert
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Govt to cut #JobSeeker benefit for 18 & 19 year olds who’s parents earn over $65,000, even if the teens have a disability or health condition. With #CostOfLiving & the job shortage they’re cranking up stress levels to 11, all to meet a target.
My #cartoon today about hard-nosed #NZpol
My #cartoon today about hard-nosed #NZpol
October 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Govt to cut #JobSeeker benefit for 18 & 19 year olds who’s parents earn over $65,000, even if the teens have a disability or health condition. With #CostOfLiving & the job shortage they’re cranking up stress levels to 11, all to meet a target.
My #cartoon today about hard-nosed #NZpol
My #cartoon today about hard-nosed #NZpol
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This is the genius of the Portland protests - they make the claims of lawlessness look not just wrong, but comical
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 9, 2025 at 10:54 PM
This is the genius of the Portland protests - they make the claims of lawlessness look not just wrong, but comical
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September 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Oh this made me laugh- not for the easily offended.
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July 26, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Oh this made me laugh- not for the easily offended.
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