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Fellow’s ‘extraordinary journey’ leads to PM’s Science Prize

Academy Fellow Professor Michelle Simmons AO FAA FTSE FRS has been awarded the 2023 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science for her world-leading research in quantum electronics.

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Aussie researchers extend a helping hand to Ukraine

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Aussie chemistry expert a contender for international science prize

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JOINT STATEMENT: Australian Academies of Science and Health and Medical Sciences welcome long COVID report

The Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (the Academies) welcome the findings of the House of Representative’s Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport’s inquiry into long COVID and repeated infections.

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Joe Pawsey and the Founding of Australian Radio Astronomy: new biography of a foundation Fellow

A new biography, Joe Pawsey and the Founding of Australian Radio Astronomy, examines the life and career of an Academy foundation Fellow.

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Statement from the Australian Academy of Science: AUKUS nuclear submarine announcement

Quotes attributable to Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC PresAA FREng FTSE, President of the Australian Academy of Science.

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Decoding dragons and devils, what triggers volcanoes, and more: Australia’s stars of science

From investigating the structure of space-time to the inner workings of volcanoes and the genetics of sex—twenty-two scientists are today recognised by the Australian Academy of Science for their outstanding contributions to science.

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Improving dementia care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

A researcher seeking to improve care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with dementia is the recipient of top-up funding offered by the Australian Academy of Science.

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Parliament invites leading experts to inform Long COVID and Repeat Infections Inquiry

How can you receive quality healthcare for an illness if there isn’t a clear definition of what that illness is?