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Four Academy Fellows recognised in Queen’s Birthday honours
Four Academy Fellows have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours, receiving the Order of Australia for their outstanding service or exceptional achievements.
Chronic pain relief from the unlikeliest of places
Sufferers of chronic pain know the debilitating consequences of the illness. Existing treatments for chronic pain tend to activate a wide range of receptors in the brain instead of just the few specific ones being targeted. Each receptor subtype has a different role, and off-target effects on the wrong receptor subtype can cause serious problems.
Twenty-two Australians recognised among our nation’s most distinguished scientists
The Australian inventor of 3D-printed bone substitutes is among a group of scientists being acknowledged today for their outstanding contributions to science.
The science of immunisation—common questions answered
The Australian Academy of Science has launched a new guide about the science of immunisation to help counter misinformation and uncertainty surrounding vaccines for COVID-19 and other diseases.
Science at the Shine Dome returns in hybrid event series
12 May – 4 November Online, and in-person at the Shine Dome, Australian Academy of Science, Canberra Registration is now open for Science at the Shine Dome, the Academy’s premier annual event.
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.