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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.

Cooperation, grassroots action and First Peoples’ knowledge will unlock Australia’s blue economy-thumbnail

Cooperation, grassroots action and First Peoples’ knowledge will unlock Australia’s blue economy

85% of Australians live within 50 kilometres of the ocean, placing them within the ‘blue ribbon’—the interconnected waterways, coasts and seas that surround Australia and support major industries, provide recreation and cultural heritage to communities, and offer new economic frontiers like offshore energy.

How did science feature in the Budget? Australia's leading scientists respond -thumbnail

How did science feature in the Budget? Australia's leading scientists respond

The Australian Academy of Science says the 2021–22 Federal Budget contains mixed news for science.

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Regional research set to get digital boost

The Australian Academy of Science along with the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER), today congratulates the 26 recipients of the Regional Collaborations Programme COVID-19 Digital Grants.