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world29 days ago•3 min saved

Raygun’s fall from viral fame to campus layoffs

Australian breakdancer Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn, who went viral for a disastrous zero-point Olympic routine in Paris 2024, has lost her job as a media and popular culture lecturer at Macquarie University amid cost-cutting redundancies tied to fewer international students; the university cited privacy for not commenting on individual contracts, and Gunn has since pivoted to ventures like Cameo while facing ongoing scrutiny of taxpayer-funded programs in higher education.

via New York Post|

#australia #breakdancing #macquarie-university

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Daytime Telescope Unveils Stars and Satellites"

Macquarie University's Huntsman Telescope, equipped with 10 highly sensitive Canon lenses and special light filters, has successfully demonstrated the ability to observe stars, satellites, and other celestial objects during the day. This breakthrough allows for continuous monitoring of astronomical phenomena and space debris, paving the way for uninterrupted long-term studies and improved satellite tracking.

via Space.com|

#astronomy #daytime-observation #macquarie-university