Australian Academy of Science

2021 AWARDS ROUND NOW OPEN

The Australian Academy of Science provides independent, authoritative and influential scientific advice, promotes international scientific engagement, builds public awareness and understanding of science, and champions, celebrates and supports excellence in Australian science.

Register for Science at the Shine Dome 2020

Register now for Science at the Shine Dome 2020, where Australia’s most influential scientists gather in Canberra to celebrate science and to honour outstanding achievements in science.

The greatest danger at the beach

Rip currents kill more people in Australian oceans each year than sharks do. Find out how to best keep safe.

Using your immune system to fight cancer

Can we harness the power of our immune system to help fight cancer?

Hazard reduction burning: the facts

Hazard reduction burning isn't backburning, nor is it not a cure-all for preventing bushfires. So what exactly is it?

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The greatest danger at the beach
Using your immune system to fight cancer
Hazard reduction burning: the facts

Academy launches two new career awards for 2021

14 February, 2020

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Nominate now for the Academy’s 2021 awards

14 February, 2020

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2020 J G Russell and Douglas and Lola Douglas awardees

06 February, 2020

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Quantum Chemistry: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Callaghan, NSW

13 March, 2020

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Food for Thought: Edible Insects

Adelaide, SA

01 April, 2020

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Food for Thought: GM foods

Acton, ACT

14 April, 2020

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Meet the new Fellows of 2019

New Fellows

Find out more about our awards

Find out more about our awards

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