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Report: Advancing Data-Intensive Research in Australia-thumbnail

Report: Advancing Data-Intensive Research in Australia

Our most vulnerable risk being left behind as Australia adapts to climate change-thumbnail

Our most vulnerable risk being left behind as Australia adapts to climate change

‘Adapt to protect communities and natural habitats’ - that’s one of the four goals of COP26 which is just around the corner. But is Australia’s current approach to climate adaptation sustainable and equitable?

STEM Women Asia launched to the world-thumbnail

STEM Women Asia launched to the world

STEM Women Asia has been launched—providing an online directory of women in Asia and Oceania working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Australia’s Digital Future—a nation of users or leaders?-thumbnail

Australia’s Digital Future—a nation of users or leaders?

Australia risks becoming a laggard among the world’s top technologically driven nations without a stronger investment in digital technology-based research, innovation and workers, according to a new summary for policymakers published today.

“It is profoundly wrong to deny justice by denying science”

“It is profoundly wrong to deny justice by denying science”

Leading Australian scientists have today renewed their call for Kathleen Folbigg’s pardon and release from jail.

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Academy endorses Uluru Statement from the Heart

Today, the Australian Academy of Science proudly adds its name to those endorsing the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Can Australia build a world-leading RNA science-based biotech industry?-thumbnail

Can Australia build a world-leading RNA science-based biotech industry?

Australia has led the world with several RNA research breakthroughs that have changed humans lives. Think: The discovery of the Shine-Dalgarno sequence, enabling high yields of cloned medicines such as insulin and growth hormone, or CSIRO/Peter Waterhouse’s RNAi technology to shut down or turn off genes to protect plants and animals from diseases.

Marine and coastal leaders urge government to adopt FEA Sustainable Oceans and Coasts Strategy

Marine and coastal leaders urge government to adopt FEA Sustainable Oceans and Coasts Strategy

Delegates of the 15th Coast to Coast National Conference have formally endorsed Future Earth Australia’s Sustainable Oceans and Coasts National Strategy 2021–2030 and urged the Australian government to adopt and implement its recommendations.

New report: COVID-19 has exacerbated gender inequity in the STEM workforce across the Asia-Pacific -thumbnail

New report: COVID-19 has exacerbated gender inequity in the STEM workforce across the Asia-Pacific

A new report launched today by the Australian Academy of Science has found that the impact of COVID-19 on women in the STEM workforce across the Asia-Pacific region has heightened the challenges and barriers they face in progressing their careers.