Australian Academy of Science
The 2023 Academy Symposium: International scientific collaborations in a contested world, was a critical national dialogue. Visit https://science.org.au/news-and-events/events/australian-academy-of-science-symposium-2023
66,676
Followers
3,873
Following
26,648
Tweets
57.3
Avg Engagement
722
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @Science_Academy's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
- Account Age:2011-08-01
- Verification:No
- Location:Canberra, Australia
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,232
- Avg Likes per Tweet:8.7
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:48.6
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,232 tweetsThe account consistently receives an average of 322 likes and 146 retweets per tweet, indicating strong audience interaction. Its verified status and active participation in scientific discourse contribute to its engagement levels.
8.7
Avg Likes/Tweet
48.6
Avg Retweets/Tweet
28,147
Total Likes
156,958
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
4
Median Likes
2
Median Retweets
13
75th Percentile
143,091
Top Tweet
0.86
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
32.4%
Original
46.9%
Replies
12.0%
Retweets
8.7%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.8%
With Media
91.9%
With Links
58.1%
With #Tags
57.0%
With @Mentions
11.2%
With Emojis
250
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
1.45
Reply/Original Ratio
0.73
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
93.8%
Weekday Posts
6.2%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,232 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.
The 387 retweets (12% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,232 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 10,000 followersThe primary audience includes scientists, researchers, and science enthusiasts interested in academic and research developments. The account also engages with policymakers and the general public through its educational content.
Average
Audience Quality
25.3%
Suspicion Index
27.5%
Low-Quality %
59
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
32.8%
Empty Bio
31.1%
<10 Tweets
18.1%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
47.3%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
78.6%
No URL
22.2%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
7,399,701
Total Potential Reach
59
Median Follower Reach
247
75th Percentile Reach
7.6%
>1K followers
0.8%
>10K followers
0.2%
>50K followers
0.1%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
46.2%
Creators
4,623 accounts
22.6%
Consumers
2,264 accounts
31.1%
Dormant
3,113 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
108
Verified Followers
1.08% of total
800
Protected Accounts
8.0% of total
5 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @CalvinHelin | 581,419 | Author | empowerment, responsibility, self-reliance |
| @zammit_marc | 385,178 | Filmmaker | Film, Acting, Producing |
| @AntonioParis | 368,747 | Planetary Scientist | Space, Exploration, Military |
| @ColumbusShort1 | 253,763 | Actor | world changer, ORCA UNITED SOCIETY, ARTIST |
| @freya_cole | 198,144 | Journalist | Environment, Journalism, Myanmar |
| @WMO | 181,611 | Meteorology | weather, climate, water |
| @VictorianCHO | 171,076 | Health Officer | Public Health, Epidemiology, Government Relations |
| @WeDontHaveTime | 133,264 | Climate Activist | climate solutions, tree planting, review platform |
| @mscott | 122,109 | Academic | Education, Writing, Journalism |
| @PLOSBiology | 102,635 | Scientist | life sciences, open-access, peer-reviewed |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
6,716
Followers With Bio
3,284
Followers Without Bio
67.16%
% With Bio
32.84%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,232 analyzed146,381
Combined Engagement
2,192
Total Likes
144,189
Total Retweets
29,276
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
40%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @NASA: It's here–the deepest, sharpest infrared view of the universe to date: Webb's First Deep Field. Previewed by @POTUS on July 11, it shows galaxies once invisible to us. The full set of @NASAWebb's first full-color images & data will be revealed July 12: https://t.co
BREAKING: A landmark paper, published in @Nature today, warns the deep ocean circulation that forms around Antarctica could be headed for collapse, having a profound impact on marine ecosystems, according to @ProfMattEngland FAA and Dr Adele Morrison. https://t.co/CvbPNJWCy1
🌟CONGRATULATIONS to our new Fellows for 2023🌟 These 20 Fellows are among the Nation’s most distinguished scientists, elected by their peers for ground-breaking research & contributions that have had clear impact. The Fellowship now stands at 601 Fellows https://t.co/So3z1dHjM
Following a tremendous three days celebrating science with Australian science’s best of the best, #ShineDome22 has come to a close. See the highlights here: https://t.co/NBWvhKB4g2 https://t.co/WJtA7oY8zQ
What if you actually could build Rome in a day? Prof Richard Hartley is one of the founders of Multiview Geometry, which establishes the construction of 3D models from sets of images or videos. He receives the Hannan Medal for his pioneering work. https://t.co/ZQFBHOPFdW
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently shares breaking scientific news and major research findings, which drives engagement. It highlights significant events such as symposiums and fellowships, reinforcing its role in academic recognition. The use of hashtags and links to external resources enhances visibility and encourages further exploration.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 66,676
- + High community engagement through conversations
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @Science_Academy reveals an growing Twitter presence with 66,676 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 57.3 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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