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Do baby simulators reduce pregnancies? What can Viking poo reveal about our past? Could a black hole swallow Earth?

These are just some of the questions the Academy is answering in our new initiative to connect more people with science. 

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Academy awards now open

Honorific award nominations for 2019 have now closed, but applications for 2019 research conferences, research awards and travelling fellowships are open until 1 June.

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Attenborough supports taxonomy plan

Sir David Attenborough has endorsed calls for greater support for the scientists who study and name Australia’s organisms. Find out more in the 10-year plan for taxonomy and biosystematics.

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The Shine Dome

Fascinated by the Shine Dome? Did you know the Shine Dome is on Twitter @ShineDome? Find out more about the Academy's unique landmark, including how to hold an event there.

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