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Academy reports achievements of 2021

Academy reports achievements of 2021

Improving Australians’ understanding of the benefits of immunisation is one of the many achievements highlighted in the Academy’s recently published annual report for 2021.

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Academy announces 2022 Fellows for outstanding contributions to science

An Indigenous health champion and a pioneering astrophysicist are among 22 Australians recognised for their outstanding contributions to science by being elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.

Australian scientists share why science matters

Australian scientists share why science matters

Science continues to transform our lives and answer some of the world’s greatest mysteries. But why does it matter and what does it actually mean to value science?

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The surprising science of prawns and pipes

Global demand for prawns has been rising exponentially since the late 1990s. There is, however, an ecological limit to the number of ocean-caught prawns. The solution? Farmed prawns.

Professional athletes subjected to unjustified collection of personal data

Professional athletes subjected to unjustified collection of personal data

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Nominations open for 2023 honorific awards and funding

Nominations are now open for the Academy’s 2023 honorific awards, research conferences, research awards and travelling fellowships.

Academy welcomes mitochondrial donation law reform

Academy welcomes mitochondrial donation law reform

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the passing of Maeve’s Law by the Australian Parliament.

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Celebrating cultural diversity

“Don’t speak about yourself.” This was the advice given to incoming Academy President, Professor Chennupati Jagadish, growing up.

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Academy Fellow honoured for international scientific collaborations

Academy Fellow Professor Sue O’Reilly AM FAA has been honoured with one of China’s most prestigious awards in recognition of her work promoting scientific and technological cooperation between China and Australia.