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Federal Budget must mark turning point for Australian R&D investment

The Australian Academy of Science warns the 2026–27 Budget must reverse a decade of declining R&D investment or risk lasting damage to Australia’s economy, security and global competitiveness.
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Indigenous scientists recognised for climate resilience research

Two Indigenous researchers are reshaping Australia’s scientific landscape – and strengthening climate resilience in the process.

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Check out the new Editor’s Choice article in Historical Records of Australian Science

The Academy’s history of science journal turns 60. To celebrate, we want to know your favourite articles.

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Global engagement in action: Academy leadership through the InterAcademy Partnership

Australian representation on the world stage is strengthening international collaboration at the science–policy interface.

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Research round-up: Quolls, dingoes and bushfires

In this edition: Indigenous knowledge sheds light on quoll decline, bush-fires have long-term impacts on water quality, and tracing the resurgence of Murchison dingoes

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Message from the President: February 2026

Welcome to our first newsletter of 2026 – there is much to look forward to this year.

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Sir Ernest Rutherford: A man of sums and sketches

A well-worn maths booklet owned by the famed physicist provides a glimpse into the working life of a researcher in the early 20th century, complete with surprising doodles.

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Pacific excellence harnessed at science congress

New Fellows were formally inducted, and the Pacific Research Hub was launched at the inaugural Pacific Academy of Sciences Congress.

Fellows update: February 2026

Keep abreast of the Academy Fellowship in the Fellows update, which includes honours and awards, obituaries and recently published biographical memoirs.

Opportunities for scientists: February 2026

Find out more about opportunities available including: Seeds of Science, Asia and Falling Walls Global Call for Science Breakthroughs.