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Outstanding Academy Fellows elected to Royal Society

Four Australian scientists have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society, the world’s oldest scientific academy in continuous existence, for their outstanding contributions to scientific understanding.

Professional athletes subjected to unjustified collection of personal data

Professional athletes subjected to unjustified collection of personal data

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President’s statement on the IPCC Working Group III report

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Academy releases ‘Science and Australia's positive future’ position statement ahead of election

Australia must seize the opportunity to secure our future economic and social prosperity through investment in science, says the Australian Academy of Science in a released position statement.

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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International Women's Day 2022

This year, the theme for International Women’s Day is Changing Climates: Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow, which recognises the contributions of women and girls around the world, and calls for climate action for women, by women.

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One year on and still no answer from the NSW Attorney General

How climate change will change our lives

The IPCC Working Group II report and what it means for you

What impact is our changing climate having on our lives, jobs and homes? And what policy frameworks are needed to ensure a resilient and prosperous future for Australia?

Academy urges science advice to government must continue post-pandemic

Academy urges science advice to government must continue post-pandemic

Australia was well served by policymakers being able to access scientific evidence during the pandemic, and mechanisms that now bring science to the heart of government should not be lost during or after our recovery, the Academy’s submission to the 2022–23 Federal Budget reads.