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Independent selection of research grants essential for integrity of Australia’s research system-thumbnail

Independent selection of research grants essential for integrity of Australia’s research system

The Australian Academy of Science says political interference in the selection of research grants is eroding Australia’s international reputation and the integrity of Australia’s research system. Of the four known occurrences of political interference, three have occurred in the last three years.

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Academy welcomes mRNA vaccine manufacturing capability

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the announcement of an Australian mRNA vaccine manufacturing capability. The agreement reached between the Victorian Government, the Commonwealth Government and Moderna will significantly grow our sovereign capability to respond to future pandemics, as well as respond to uniquely Australian problems.

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What we're reading: Australia's top scientists' summer book and podcast recommendations

How do Australia's top minds relax?

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Australian experts’ new ideas to better protect World Heritage sites from climate change

Australian experts are calling for the challenges of climate change to be used as a catalyst for positive changes to help conserve the world’s most precious heritage places.

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From rhetoric to action – academies release joint statement on COP26

The presidents of Australia’s five learned academies have issued a joint statement on COP26 and Australia's path to net-zero emissions.

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Science leader awarded one of Italy’s highest civilian honours

The Chief Executive of the Australian Academy of Science, Anna-Maria Arabia, has been awarded one of Italy’s highest civilian honours for strengthening the ties and friendship between Australia and Italy in the STEM sector and beyond.

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Shine Dome lights up as ACT hits 95 per cent

The Shine Dome, home of the Australian Academy of Science, joined many other Canberra icons with aqua-blue lighting in November.

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Climate change will drive future pandemics, says PM Science prize recipient

Draft NSW Government park management plan ‘flawed’ and ignores damage caused by feral horses

Draft NSW Government park management plan ‘flawed’ and ignores damage caused by feral horses

An open letter to the NSW Environment Minister Matt Kean published today calls on the NSW Government to work towards removing all feral horses from every NSW protected area.