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A long, fruitful history of Japanese-Australian collaboration in STEM
Japan and Australia, two global leaders in science, have a rich history of working together. It is now over 40 years since the bilateral science and technology treaty between the two countries was signed. While science collaboration between Japan and Australia was well established prior to this, the treaty formalised and built on the relationship to the great benefit of both countries.
The surprising science of tracing life in the oceans
One-and-a-half billion years ago all life on earth was single-celled prokaryotes – then the first multicellular organism evolved. This was a fundamental evolutionary shift that changed the course of Earth’s history. Today, scientists can trace this history and find answers to all sorts of scientific problems.
Young Australian scientists learn from Nobel Laureates at 71st Lindau Meeting
Twelve of Australia's brightest young scientists attended the 71st annual Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting dedicated to the discipline of chemistry from 26 June to 1 July in Germany. This event is a highly prestigious annual gathering of Nobel Laureates and emerging scientists from around the world.
Environmental social scientist Australia’s nominee for international 2022 ASPIRE Prize
Dr Georgina Gurney from James Cook University has been nominated as Australia’s nominee for the APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education (ASPIRE) Prize.
Academy celebrates Indigenous Knowledges during NAIDOC Week
Associate Professor Bradley Moggridge received the inaugural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Travelling Research Award from the Australian Academy of Science in 2019.
Queen’s Birthday honours for four Academy Fellows
The Australian Academy of Science congratulates its four Fellows recognised in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours List with appointments to the Order of Australia for their outstanding service and exceptional achievements.