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A low carbon economy based on renewable energy: The only way to go
Dr Barney Foran from the ANU will launch the Academy’s new lecture series, Australia's renewable energy future, discussing the political, economic and technological realities of a renewable energy transition on 2 September. (Posted 18 August 2008)
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Visit to the National Institutes of Health in the USA for a junior scientist
The Academy is calling for expressions of interest for a research award for a junior scientist in any health-related field of natural science. Closing date 3 October 2008. (Posted 6 August 2008)
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Capturing the greenhouse gang
Latest Nova: Science in the News topic. (Posted 28 July 2008)
Many Australians now iodine-deficient
Monitoring of iodine levels, education programs and adding iodised salt to bread can help combat iodine-deficiency in Australia. (Posted 28 July 2008)
Media release
Inquiry-based science education in Australia: A national curriculum
The Academy's Secretary (Education and Public Awareness), Professor Julie Campbell, gave an address at the National Press Club on 2 July. (Posted 3 July 2007)
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Funding extended for Academy science education programs
The Academy is delighted by the Minister for Education, the Hon Julia Gillard's announcement to continue funding the science education programs Primary Connections and Science by Doing. (Posted 2 July 2008)
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Award for research on the conservation of endangered Australian vertebrate species
The Academy is calling for applications for its award for research on the conservation of endangered Australian vertebrate species. Closing date 30 September 2008. (Posted 2 July 2008)
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Travelling fellowships and research support
The Academy is calling for nominations for travelling fellowships and for expressions of intent for research conferences. Closing date 30 September 2008. (Posted 2 July 2008)
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Joint science academies from G8+5 countries statement on climate change
The Academy's comments on the Joint science academies' statement: Climate change adaptation and the transition to a low carbon society. (Posted 1 July 2008)
Academy Newsletter
The Academy's latest Newsletter (June 2008) is now available online. (Posted 17 June 2008)
The inaugural Anton Hales Medal in the Earth sciences – call for nominations
Nominations are invited from early-career researchers for outstanding research in the Earth sciences. Nominations close 30 August 2008. (Posted 5 June 2008)
Information and nomination forms
Awards for scientific excellence – call for nominations
Nominations are invited from early-career and career researchers for awards for outstanding research in the natural sciences. Nominations close 30 August 2008. (Posted 5 June 2008)
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Linking science with literacy.
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Looks at the science behind the headlines. |
Interviews with outstanding Australian scientists. |
 A junior secondary school science project. |
 A science program for primary schools. |
International Frontiers of Science and Technology.
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The peak organisation for Australia's four learned academies. |