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President’s statement on the IPCC Working Group 1 Report-thumbnail

President’s statement on the IPCC Working Group 1 Report

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Academy endorses Uluru Statement from the Heart

Today, the Australian Academy of Science proudly adds its name to those endorsing the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

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Academy Fellows among ARC Linkage Project recipients

Eight Academy Fellows are among the recipients of 67 collaborative research projects funded under the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects scheme, bringing together higher education and industry to conduct research into pressing issues facing Australians.

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Australian nutritional researcher nominated for international 2021 ASPIRE Prize

A local leader in nutritional science has been announced as the Australian nominee for the prestigious 2021 ASPIRE prize.

Can Australia build a world-leading RNA science-based biotech industry?-thumbnail

Can Australia build a world-leading RNA science-based biotech industry?

Australia has led the world with several RNA research breakthroughs that have changed humans lives. Think: The discovery of the Shine-Dalgarno sequence, enabling high yields of cloned medicines such as insulin and growth hormone, or CSIRO/Peter Waterhouse’s RNAi technology to shut down or turn off genes to protect plants and animals from diseases.

Marine and coastal leaders urge government to adopt FEA Sustainable Oceans and Coasts Strategy

Marine and coastal leaders urge government to adopt FEA Sustainable Oceans and Coasts Strategy

Delegates of the 15th Coast to Coast National Conference have formally endorsed Future Earth Australia’s Sustainable Oceans and Coasts National Strategy 2021–2030 and urged the Australian government to adopt and implement its recommendations.

Sustainable Shine Dome Possible Futures

Exploring possible futures through the Sustainable Shine Dome project

Academy Fellow and renowned immunologist and pandemic expert Professor Peter Doherty didn't mince his words when asked about climate change recently.

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Facial recognition to identify victims

Defence science and innovation is not only critical to maintaining Australia’s military capability but its multi-disciplinary applications are increasingly becoming crucial to the safety and security of the broader community.

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QUT research advancing bioenergy crop resilience

A new QUT-US research partnership aims to develop a proof-of-concept for drought resistant bioenergy crops within five years that could lead to our greater use of renewable fuels.