Australian Academy of Science Newsletter 163

Message from the President

This month, we celebrate our international connections.

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A long, fruitful history of Japanese-Australian collaboration in STEM

Japan and Australia, two global leaders in science, have a rich history of working together.

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Australian science celebrates 75th anniversary of India’s independence

We share stories of the close scientific research relationship between the Australia and India.

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Outstanding scientists don’t work alone: collaborations in the Asia-Pacific region

In a global world, the future of science depends on strong and enduring international relationships.

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Academy archive digitisation project boosted by generous donation

David Anstice's gift will support the the historic scientific collections held at the Academy.

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Expert roundtable to explore new approaches to negative emissions

Developing a range of negative emissions approaches will position us better to limit global warming, both in Australia and globally.

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Birds, balance and biographical memoirs

The latest issue of Historical Records of Australian Science gives a good indication of the breadth of Australian science.

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Celebrate Science now an interactive experience

You can now explore Celebrate Science donations or choose your tile in an interactive online model of the Dome.

The Academy established Celebrate Science with the objectives of celebrating Australian scientists and their achievements, and strengthening the Academy’s ability to offer scientific advice, comment, and education in the national interest.

We ask that you celebrate science with us by dedicating a virtual copper roof tile to an Australian scientist who has made a significant contribution to science. Your donation will help us to continue to play an essential role as an independent voice for Australian science.

Learn more about Celebrate Science and make a dedication today

New video

What causes COVID-19 variants?

Getting boosted provides greater protection from Omicron than only having two vaccine doses. All viruses change over time, and Omicron is the latest variant. But do you know the difference between a subvariant and a variant?

In brief

Submissions to government

The Academy recently provided the following submissions to government:

• Climate Change Bill 2022
• Australian Code of Practice on Misinformation and Disinformation (2022 review) (joint submission with ATSE)

Opportunities for scientists

Find out more about coming opportunities for scientists:

• Science and Industry Endowment Fund—Australian Academy of Science Fellowships to the 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in physiology and medicine
• Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element
• Abel Prize
• Canada Gairdner International Awards
• The Danone International Prize for Alimentation
• 2023 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Fellows update

Keep abreast of the Academy Fellowship in the Fellows update​:

• Honours and awards to Fellows
• Obituary for Dr Alec Costin AM FAA

Coming events

Launch of ‘A National Strategy for Just Adaptation’

Date: 6 September

Venue: Online

Join the Australian Academy of Science and Future Earth Australia to watch the livestreamed launch of A National Strategy for Just Adaptation. This much-anticipated strategy is being launched at Parliament House by the Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister.

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Falling Walls Lab Australian Finale 2022

Date: 26 September

Venue: Online

The Academy will host the seventh Falling Walls Lab Australia finale from Canberra, to identify the national winner who will take part in the global event in Berlin.

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Surprising Science: The life of lightning

Date: 11 October

Venue: Shine Dome and online

Hear from two scientists whose research has been sparked by lightning in two extremely different ways. Dr Hannah King from Swinburne University of Technology and Dr Emma Lovell from UNSW Sydney will demonstrate the life (and death) of lightning and what this powerful natural phenomenon can mean for us.

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Each time you make a gift through our annual tax or special appeals, you help to make the Academy a vital, viable and visible presence in Australia and around the world.

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