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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.

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Australian science key to a future made in Australia

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement of his government’s intention to legislate a Future Made in Australia Act.

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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.

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Academy's national symposium on food futures yields fruitful discussion

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Science protected in Defence exports law passed by parliament

Australia’s scientists say the passage of the Defence Trade Control Amendment Bill 2023 today improves the balance between protecting Australia’s national security and enabling the benefits that open scientific collaboration offer Australia and the globe.

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Parliament’s backing of ARC Bill a win for Australia’s research sector

Parliamentarians have backed a more robust and research-oriented system for the nation by passing reforms to the Australian Research Council (ARC) this week.

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Global fund will strengthen regional science and technology capability

Joint release: Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) and Australian Academy of Science

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Thomas Davies 2024 grant to support nine marine, soil and plant researchers

From the genetics of bacteria that help legumes thrive, to the impact of microplastics in coastal wetlands and the path of sulphur through the sea and beyond—the 2024 Thomas Davies Research Grant for Marine, Soil and Plant Biology is supporting the wide-ranging work of nine early- and mid-career researchers.

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Ten Australian scientists to attend the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

Ten early-career researchers from Australia will be heading to Lindau, Germany this year to attend the prestigious Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.