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A collage of the recipients of the Thomas Davies Research Grants for 2020

Researchers to study ‘fairy circles’, tree rings and smoke signals with Academy support

Unlocking climate secrets in tree rings, understanding smoke signals and unearthing ‘fairy circles’ are the aims of some of the researchers awarded the Australian Academy of Science's 2020 Thomas Davies Research Grant for Marine, Soil and Plant Biology.

Awardees Penny Pascoe, Jackie O'Sullivan and Dympna Cullen

Margaret Middleton Fund supports innovative ecology projects

Three early-career ecology researchers have been awarded funding for 2020 projects thanks to the Australian Academy of Science’s Margaret Middleton Fund for endangered Australian native vertebrate animals.

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Environmental historian will use Moran Award to study climate science past in Australia

Dr Ruth Morgan from Monash University is the recipient of the Academy’s 2020 Moran Award for History of Science Research.

Panel moderator and speakers with the Presidents of the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Law.

Lawyers and scientists come together to discuss climate change

The Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Law jointly sponsored a symposium on climate change and the law at the Federal Court Sydney on 22 August.

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Lemberg and Caughley travelling fellowships awarded

The Academy has announced the recipients of two travelling fellowships to support outstanding scientists to exchange scientific ideas. The Rudi Lemberg Travelling Fellowship has been awarded to Professor Robert Edwards and the Graeme Caughley Travelling Fellowship has gone to Dr Benjamin Allen.

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Leading scientists say fears about GM products are unjustified

It was a stunning admission by one of the leaders in the global fight against genetically modified food.

Academy expert panel responds to Government report on fish deaths

The Independent Assessment of fish deaths in the lower Darling final report released by Minister David Littleproud today is a welcome contribution to the growing evidence base to help inform action to improve the health of Australia’s rivers.

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S20 urges measures to tackle marine plastic pollution and other major threats

The world’s leading science academies have sent a strong message to the world that science has a crucial role in protecting coastal and marine ecosystems from very serious current and future threats.

Academy expert panel responds to findings of fish deaths assessment

The Independent Assessment of Fish Deaths interim report released by Minister David Littleproud today is a welcome contribution to the growing evidence base to help inform action to improve the health of Australia’s rivers.