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Professor Martin Green will discuss research improving solar cell efficiency, and the potential to provide solar power at competitive prices using streamlined manufacturing processes and the right choice of materials at a public lecture on 7 October. (Posted 1 September 2008)
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Wave energy: The industry now and in the future
At this public lecture on Wednesday 5 November, Dr Tom Denniss will discuss the development of commercial 'wave farms' within the next five years that are capable of supplying many megawatts of economically viable power. (Posted 1 October 2008)
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Postdoctoral and Invitation Fellowships to Japan
Applications are invited for postdoctoral and invitation fellowships to Japan. Closing date 5 December 2008. (Posted 30 September 2008)
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Cancer immunotherapy – redefining vaccines
Latest Nova: Science in the News topic. (Posted 23 September 2008)
Australian-Italy Award: For PhD students and early postdoctoral researchers
The Academy invites applications for the Australia-Italy Award for short-term scientific research visits between Australia and Italy in 2009. Closing date 10 October 2008. (Posted 22 September 2008)
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Academy Fellow receives international prize for cancer vaccine
The Academy congratulates Professor Ian Frazer FAA on winning the Balzan Prize for Preventive Medicine, including vaccination. (Posted 9 September 2008)
Media release
Rapid renewable energy transition good for economy and jobs
Professor Barney Foran said a rapid transition to 80% renewable electricity by 2050 will maintain Australia’s economic competence while revamping its industrial base and maintaining strong growth in green collar jobs, at a public lecture at the Shine Dome on Tuesday 2 September. (Posted 4 September 2008)
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Academy Newsletter
The Academy's latest Newsletter (September 2008) is now available online. (Posted 3 September 2008)
Visit to the National Institutes of Health in the USA for a junior scientist
The Academy is calling for expressions of interest for a research award for a junior scientist in any health-related field of natural science. Closing date 3 October 2008. (Posted 6 August 2008)
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Linking science with literacy. |
Looks at the science behind the headlines. |
Interviews with outstanding Australian scientists. |
 A junior secondary school science project. |
 A science program for primary schools. |
International Frontiers of Science and Technology.
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The peak organisation for Australia's four learned academies. |