Media releases 2012

Date Media Releases
12 December 2012 Academy’s Primary Connections a win for Australian innovation
7 December 2012 Nanotechnology plan to drive Australian innovation
6 December 2012 LAUNCH: National Nanotechnology Research Strategy
6 December 2012 Grand plan for Australian physics evolution
6 December 2012 Population: evidence-based discussion needed
5 December 2012 New agreement opens paths to better science for Australia, India
5 December 2012 LAUNCH: Physics Decadal Plan 2012-2012
4 December 2012 Australia’s vibrant, changing non-metro population
3 December 2012 Science for a green economy: fresh ideas today and tomorrow
3 December 2012 Recommendations for Australia’s future population
30 November 2012 Science for a green economy: fresh ideas
26 November 2012 The Science of Immunisation: Questions and Answers
22 November 2012 The ticking time bombs within the Human-Earth system
22 November 2012 Launch: The Science of Immunisation Questions and Answers
21 November 2012 Academy welcomes new Council members
9 November 2012 Adams solves cancer conundrums for lifetime achievement award
6 November 2012 Challenging assumptions to achieve vibrant rural communities
5 November 2012 Journey out and about in the universe
31 October 2012 Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science wins PM’s Prize
29 October 2012 Academy welcomes Asian Century focus on international science collaboration
23 October 2012 Australia instrumental in merger of Asian science academies
22 October 2012 Government steadfast on research
19 October 2012 Science Academy welcomes biomedical research commitment
16 October 2012 Fellowships awarded to 49 Australian researchers to collaborate with India
10 October 2012 UK Chief Scientist at the Shine Dome: bringing science to the forefront of government policy
4 October 2012 Exciting new science for Australian primary schools
28 September 2012 Resolving the conflict between agriculture and mining
24 September 2012 Early career researchers to shape Australia’s science future
18 September 2012 Australia’s future innovation rests on science policy and education
17 September 2012 Academy proudly supports Parliamentary Friends of Science
17 September 2012 Master class in astronomy on Parliament House rooftop
5 September 2012 Academy welcomes fresh commitment to school science education
4 September 2012 Young Australian scientists to meet Nobel Laureates
4 September 2012 Buying biodiversity for Australia
28 August 2012 Eureka! Professor Suzanne Cory wins for leadership in science
17 August 2012 Sir David Attenborough signs his way into Australian history
9 August 2012 Giants of science at the Shine Dome during science week
8 August 2012 UNCOVER: unlocking Australia’s hidden mineral wealth
7 August 2012 Native plants outnumbered
25 July 2012 Australia’s population: shaping a vision for our future
22 July 2012 Australia and China team up to promote healthy ageing
11 July 2012 Primary Connections sparks a love of science: report
2 July 2012 Coal seam gas: alternative energy source or environmental hazard?
20 June 2012 Elizabeth Blackburn: hooked on science at the Shine Dome
20 June 2012 Academy welcomes parliamentary group for women in science
13 June 2012 Elizabeth Blackburn’s hooked on science tour of Australia
13 June 2012 Australia most popular destination for US graduate students
7 June 2012 Should Australia allow more Vitamin D into the food supply?
5 June 2012 Australia’s red centre: a vibrant future or a victim in decline?
4 June 2012 $1 million for new Australia-India Fellowship program
23 May 2012 Health of Australian Science is essential: Australian Academy of Science
15 May 2012 International experts gather to collaborate on a greener future
8 May 2012 Academy welcomes science, maths education Budget boost
4 May 2012 Deep change in the Southern Ocean will affect climate
4 May 2012 The story behind reaching both North and South magnetic poles
4 May 2012 Marine biodiversity in the Southern ocean
3 May 2012 Interacting light with matter – new tools for early cancer detection
3 May 2012 Herds of marsupials overhead in tree-tops
3 May 2012 Killer earthquakes and falling skyscrapers
2 May 2012 Australian scientist using light to detect explosives
2 May 2012 Designer plant immunity to protect crops against rust
2 May 2012 New therapies for breast cancer
1 May 2012 Rheumatoid arthritis drug may also help asthma sufferers
27 April 2012 Celebrating 100 years of Australian Antarctic science
26 April 2012 Academy awards go to Australia’s top scientists
26 April 2012 Australian scientist finds breast cancer cells of origin
24 April 2012 Australian Academy of Science Fellows elected to Royal Society
20 April 2012 Celebration of Australian science at the Academy showcase
4 April 2012 Science Academy urges increased support for medical research
3 April 2012 Science teachers win Academy awards
3 April 2012 Trade-offs between agriculture and the environment
30 March 2012 Nobel Laureate: Innovation requires global engagement
28 March 2012 Synchrotron funding supports Australia’s innovation future
27 March 2012 Academy recognises international scientists as new members
26 March 2012 Academy welcomes new student visa requirements
26 March 2012 Science Academy elects distinguished new Fellows
20 March 2012 Invest in science to prepare Australia for Asian Century
14 March 2012 Young Australian scientists win chance to meet Nobel Laureates
13 March 2012 Australian Academy of Science: Awarding excellence
9 March 2012 New opportunity for young Australian scientists
6 March 2012 Australia’s conservation farming revolution
21 February 2012 Help for Australia’s stressed ecosystems
20 February 2012 Academy applauds Gonski focus on improving school standards
20 February 2012 Stressed Ecosystems: Better decisions for Australia's future
6 February 2012 How Aborigines made Australia