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What we're reading: Australia's top scientists' summer book and podcast recommendations-thumbnail

What we're reading: Australia's top scientists' summer book and podcast recommendations

How do Australia's top minds relax?

(L to R): Zach Ghirardello, Dr Petra Lundgren and Andrew Hood.

Academy announces new senior leaders

The Australian Academy of Science is pleased to welcome three new appointments to senior roles: Dr Petra Lundgren, Director of Future Earth Australia; Zach Ghirardello, Director, Diversity and Inclusion and Andrew Hood, Chief Information Officer.

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Science leader awarded one of Italy’s highest civilian honours

The Chief Executive of the Australian Academy of Science, Anna-Maria Arabia, has been awarded one of Italy’s highest civilian honours for strengthening the ties and friendship between Australia and Italy in the STEM sector and beyond.

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Max Day awardees aim to safeguard culture and change behaviours

Two early-career researchers have each been awarded a 2022 Max Day Environmental Science Fellowship for their highly interdisciplinary research work to protect the environment. Ms Bridget Campbell is a PhD candidate at Macquarie University and Dr Brock Bergseth is a research fellow at James Cook University.

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Shine Dome lights up as ACT hits 95 per cent

The Shine Dome, home of the Australian Academy of Science, joined many other Canberra icons with aqua-blue lighting in November.

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Climate change will drive future pandemics, says PM Science prize recipient

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New climate change hub to be a trusted source of climate science and solutions

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Proceedings of National RNA Science and Technology Roundtable released

The full proceedings of a national roundtable to identify Australia's RNA science and technology priorities have been released.