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Can Australia build a world-leading RNA science-based biotech industry?-thumbnail

Can Australia build a world-leading RNA science-based biotech industry?

Australia has led the world with several RNA research breakthroughs that have changed humans lives. Think: The discovery of the Shine-Dalgarno sequence, enabling high yields of cloned medicines such as insulin and growth hormone, or CSIRO/Peter Waterhouse’s RNAi technology to shut down or turn off genes to protect plants and animals from diseases.

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Australian nutritional researcher nominated for international 2021 ASPIRE Prize

A local leader in nutritional science has been announced as the Australian nominee for the prestigious 2021 ASPIRE prize.

Sustainable Shine Dome Possible Futures

Exploring possible futures through the Sustainable Shine Dome project

Academy Fellow and renowned immunologist and pandemic expert Professor Peter Doherty didn't mince his words when asked about climate change recently.

scienceXart: food for thought

scienceXart returns in 2021 to celebrate the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables

Young people will again have the chance to explore science through art! Building on from last year’s success of scienceXart, the Australian Academy of Science is this year giving primary school students the chance to put thought into their food and create a plate, learning about the science of nutrition along the way.

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QUT research advancing bioenergy crop resilience

A new QUT-US research partnership aims to develop a proof-of-concept for drought resistant bioenergy crops within five years that could lead to our greater use of renewable fuels.

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Archives provide window into Antarctic research

The Academy’s archives provide an invaluable window into early Antarctic exploration and research, including that of Welsh-Australian geologist Sir Tannatt William Edgeworth David. His involvement with Antarctic research spanned four decades—first as a scientist and explorer, and later as a steadfast advocate for expeditions.

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National roundtable to bring together experts to set future priorities for RNA science and research

World-leading experts will come together for a national roundtable at Australia’s home of science next month to map out Australia’s national priorities for RNA science and research. The one-day invitation-only event at the Shine Dome will be hosted by the Australian Academy of Science, in partnership with the Australian RNA Production Consortium (ARPC).

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Tackling regional challenges through international scientific collaboration

International collaboration drives Australia’s scientific output, providing researchers with greater access to the world’s knowledge, expertise, technology, infrastructure and capital.

Cooperation, grassroots action and First Peoples’ knowledge will unlock Australia’s blue economy-thumbnail

Cooperation, grassroots action and First Peoples’ knowledge will unlock Australia’s blue economy

85% of Australians live within 50 kilometres of the ocean, placing them within the ‘blue ribbon’—the interconnected waterways, coasts and seas that surround Australia and support major industries, provide recreation and cultural heritage to communities, and offer new economic frontiers like offshore energy.