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How to improve your memory, a deep-space mystery and the origins of air pollution

The Academy’s Curious project continues to inform and inspire with engaging video and written content designed for social media.

Here are some highlights from our growing catalogue of science stories.

Scientists from CSIRO pinpointed the origin of an astronomical mystery. Research from the ASKAP radio telescope in Western Australia has provided clues about ‘fast radio bursts’ (FRBs).

EMCRs gain skills to build successful careers

Stage one of the STEM Transferable Skills Toolkit program, supported through the Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia), delivered four face-to-face workshops at Deakin University and Macquarie University in May and June.

More than 90 early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) had the opportunity to join one or more of the workshops either face-to-face or online.

Opportunities for scientists

External awards 2020 Australian of the Year Awards

Celebrates the contributions of those leading Australians who excel in their chosen field or who make outstanding achievements for the betterment of others.

Applications close 31 July 2019

More information on the 2020 Australian of the Year Awards

Fellows update—July 2019

Honours and awards to Fellows

Emeritus Professor Brian Kennett AO FAA FRS—International Association of Seismology and Physics of the Earth’s Interior (IASPEI) Medal 2019

Professor Frank Caruso FAA FRS—Leverhulme Medal 2019, Royal Society

Professor Denis Evans AM FAA—Lennard-Jones Lectureship and Prize, Royal Society of Chemistry

Acknowledgement

Many thanks to Professor Yuri Estrin FAA, Honorary Editor of the Academy newsletter.

Action needed to better understand Australian diets

Professor Mike Gidley, Senator Bridget McKenzie, Professor Stephen Simpson and Professor Therese Jefferson.

New database to boost the visibility of women in STEM

Visit STEM Women

Australian women in STEM will be more visible thanks to a new resource showcasing the depth of talent of those working in the field.

STEM Women is an online directory of women in Australia working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Academy Fellow recognised for gender equality leadership

Women and Leadership Australia’s Suzi Finkelstein with Professor Tanya Monro FAA.

For her contribution to the advancement of gender equality across Australia, Academy Fellow Professor Tanya Monro is the South Australian recipient of the 2019 Australian Award for Excellence in Women’s Leadership.

Academy launches vision for reconciliation

The Academy's working group that created the plan included Fellows Professor Wendy Hoy (centre front, holding booklet) and Professor John Patrick on her left, and external advisers Mr Bradley Moggridge (third from left) and Associate Professor Jason Sharples (third from right).

Fellows shortlisted as Eureka Prize finalists

Professor Branka Vucetic is one of four Academy Fellows shortlisted for Eureka Prizes.

Four Academy Fellows have been announced as finalists for the 2019 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

Leading scientists say fears about GM products are unjustified

GM technologies used to date pose no greater risk to human health or the environment than similar products derived from traditional breeding and selection processes.

It was a stunning admission by one of the leaders in the global fight against genetically modified food.

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