After a while I published a blog post. It's about the long lasting lesson that the Midnight Library by Matt Haig taught me. ☺️ nirmalkularathne.com/index.php/20...

Some say, writing is the most annoying bit in academia. For me it's proofreading. 😩

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Berlin before (almost)everyone wakes up 🏙️

When the train company forces you to go to the university as early as possible, this is what you get, an empty cafe area for yourself 😂

Watching a travel vlog from West China and seeing these Camels not reminded me of Sahara Desert but the catchment dataset Caravan 😂

Little things that makes me happy 📖💛

The value of science communication is still underrated and often misunderstood. In my latest blog, I explore why climate science communication matters, what’s not working, and how we can do better to inspire real change. #ScienceCommunication #ClimateChange nirmalkularathne.com/index.php/20...

Friday 🌥️ This is my way of dealing with uncertainties in life. I write and watch some cricket 🏏

She shared the most difficult part of her journey in this video. If you by any chance know someone who's battling with cancer in silence, please share this, Sithumini's story will definitely give him/her some hope to keep fighting. ♥️🌻 youtu.be/x84tnwcX5CY?...

This is next ... 📖

It wasn't as easy as it used to be to travel here thanks to Deutsche Bahn, but at the end of the day everything is either a lesson or an experience. #Weekend

In my life, I never needed books to find inspiration. That’s because two incredible women showed me that the only true limitation in life is our mindset. Sithumini is one of them, and now, she’s finally decided to share her story with the world🌻♥️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vLL...

Join us on the first Monday of every month for this #webinarseries to discuss how researchers can more effectively engage with #policymaking. Get the scoop on upcoming science for policy opportunities! Join the discussion and ask your questions💭 ! 🔗 Register here: egu.eu/7L9YUE

Maybe it's the gloomy sky that motivates me to write.. Next blog post is coming soon 🤓 In fact, the TV show I've been watching lately motivated me to write, even though I've wanted to write about Climate Change and Agriculture for quite some time.

Weekend writing retreat continues.

All publishers should consider adding this "Listen" option 💁‍♂️

Writing Retreat weekend came to an end successfully (almost) and gave myself a little treat by wandering around the streets of Berlin and quick look at one of my all time favorite vehicles 🤓 PS: today I also found my favorite Döner Shop in Berlin 🥙 it's called Döner Plus

Day 1 of my writing retreat weekend 🤓 at the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin. am happy with the progress I made today 😌 (magic eraser ruined the photo though 😂)

Why do landing pages for global datasets include everything except a big, clear "Download" button 🤌

We're almost at the end of #EGU25, but it's not over yet! If you're curious about how different global hydrological models agree (or disagree) with each other, we have some preliminary results to share from our study. Make sure to add it to your schedule, it only takes 5 minutes of your time.

Are you attending #EGU25 in Vienna this week? Come by the EGU booth in Hall X2 and check out my photo "Memories from Ötztal, Austria" in the EGU25 Photo Competition! If you like my click, l'd love your vote. You can also vote online using this link: blogs.egu.eu/geolog/2025/...

We‘ve been using our time on the #Train2EGU in making a program of all the presentations of our group for #EGU25 @unipotsdamwater.bsky.social @uguroeztuerk.bsky.social @kavindra97.bsky.social

In my latest blog post I share my opinion on why it's important to keep the environmental models as simple as possible. This is a personal view on the topic based on some of the articles read in the past few weeks. #EnvironmentalModels nirmalkularathne.com/index.php/20...

At the end of a long day, receiving a book delivery has a more positive effect on life than it sounds. 📖☺️

This article is interesting because it's looking into a question that I've been wondering for a long time. I'm only able to recall a limited number of memories. Authors suggest it might be because of the mismatch between memories and the keywords we use to recall. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

This is an interesting study. Now I have some research to do the next time I cross a busy street. news.mit.edu/2025/mathema...

🌐 What Makes an Environmental Model Complex? Initially, I assumed model complexity was solely determined by the number of parameters. However, I discovered that defining complexity is not so straightforward. Let's discuss! Share your thoughts on this topic. nirmalkularathne.com/index.php/20...

I'm working on a new blog post and I'm excited about it 🤓 it has been a while since I finished a blog post in one sitting but the story behind this is too exciting to postpone or take a break. It'll go online sometime tomorrow. ⏳ #EnvironmentalModelling #ModelComplexity

I'm not happy with the way the term "Model Complexity" is used in some publications. This afternoon, I spent over 2 hours looking for an explanation in environmental modeling related articles in which that's a keyword. Finally found one just before bed. rmets.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

This is fun. I planned a field experiment in the Mekong delta to study something (yet to figure out) 😅😂

I like the way my brain handles unmotivated days 😅 suddenly it goes like "Why don't we start learning this ____ software again". Guess, this time the choice is not bad because I can think of many potential applications of improving my QGIS skills. 😌

As I'm reading about hydrological modelling, today my phone suggested this recent publication. Found this picture with a valuable message in it. While every modeller tries to do better, it is important to remember that we're all working toward the same goal. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Okay, I think I'm not just getting lucky with these purchases. Returning a book to Amazon in bad condition is like trying to return a cake after eating half of it. It just doesn’t happen. 😅 But I'm proud about my discovery though. 😌

Winter is better when there's snow.

Amazon's definition of "acceptable condition" for used books is not the same as Oxford's definition. 😁

Getting recommendations for future reads is one of the best ways to wrap up a great book 📚

Generational egoism is holding back meaningful climate action. While our systems often prioritize short-term profits, it's future generations who will face the harsh consequences of inaction. nirmalkularathne.com/index.php/20...

I have few plans for 2025, here's one of them. 📚

Paradise 🌊🌴

With a growing global population, agricultural emissions are projected to rise. It's crucial to transition from traditional practices to sustainable methods to reduce emissions and ensure a healthier planet for future generations. 🌏🌾 #SustainableAgriculture nirmalkularathne.com/index.php/20...