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Federal Budget a significant response to the pandemic science crisis-thumbnail

Federal Budget a significant response to the pandemic science crisis

The Australian Academy of Science says the 2020–21 Federal Budget is a significant response to the crisis facing Australia’s scientists as a result of the pandemic.   

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Strong collaboration between scientists and manufacturing industry key to our economic recovery

With business spending in manufacturing research and development (R&D) falling over the past decade, a new focus on science and R&D in the Morrison Government’s manufacturing strategy has been welcomed by Australia’s leading science body.

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scienceXart: spot the maths judging panel announced

The judges of the scienceXart: spot the maths photographic competition have been announced, with a diverse mix of experts from maths, education and the arts sectors set to bring their complementary perspectives to the panel.

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Experts call for a national conversation on the use of data in Australian professional sport

Australia has a historic opportunity to set forward-looking data governance standards to anticipate and respond to the largely unchecked acceleration of data capture, aggregation and analytics in Australian professional sport, according to leading experts.

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Academy teams with Little Scientists to campaign for Australian STEM education

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Long-term health impacts of bushfires still unknown

The underlying biological mechanisms for how bushfire smoke causes and exacerbates health issues are poorly understood, which limits our ability to help those affected—including pregnant women, who may be more vulnerable.

Travel grant awards announced for three early-career geoscientists

Travel grant awards announced for three early-career geoscientists

Three geoscientists working in tectonics, water flow of aquifers and the evolution of the lithosphere and mantle are the recipients of the 2019 round of the 34th International Geological Congress Travel Grant Scheme announced recently.

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Three winning ideas for Australia as Falling Walls Lab goes digital

Watch the full livestream of Falling Walls Lab Australia 2020 above.

A year of championing the vision for women in STEM

A year of championing the vision for women in STEM

In just one year, 29 Champions have led the way by affirming their commitment to the vision of the Women in STEM Decadal Plan. The national vision aims to establish a thriving STEM-skilled workforce that is fit for the future, globally recognised, powered by a diverse and gender-balanced pipeline, and supported by an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.