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Shaping a science system to support our national ambitions
The Australian Academy of Science is developing a 10-year plan to demonstrate how science needs to evolve to achieve our national ambitions and advance Australian interests locally and globally.
Australian scientists back new health and medical funding reforms
The Academy welcomes the package of health and medical research initiatives announced today by the Australian Government, including the powerful Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) research missions that will be delivered through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
Investment in the future of Australia: a step in the right direction
The Australian Academy of Science has long supported the need for Australia and Australian governments to invest in what is important for our future.
The path of pesticides: researcher named Australian representative for global prize
Research into the insidious and far-reaching impacts of pesticides has seen an environmental engineer chosen to represent Australia in a global competition for breakthroughs in sustainability science.
Australia's extinction crisis: public hearing statement
Australia is failing to halt, slow, or reverse the loss of biodiversity. We have one of the worst records of species extinctions of any continent, with nearly 50% of the world’s known and historically recorded mammal extinctions.
Global marine heatwave a stark reminder: President’s statement
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a leading authority in climate and oceanic research, declared a global coral bleaching event overnight.
Remarkable achievements in research recognised with Academy awards
Today, 22 researchers from around Australia who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of science are recognised for their achievements with Australian Academy of Science honorific awards.