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Max Day Awards support researchers to protect bees and frogs

Bees need healthy diets too Ms Lea Hannah, a PhD candidate at Western Sydney University, received the 2021 Max Day Environmental Science Fellowship Award. Photo: supplied.

Academy Fellow recognised internationally in celebration of women and girls in science

Professor Martina Stenzel has received a 2021 IUPAC Distinguished Women in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering Award. Photo: UNSW Sydney

Australian coastal communities could reap benefits of blue economy

Coastal communities like Bondi could benefit from a 'blue economy'. Photo by Kelvin Li on Unsplash.

Australian communities and decision makers are optimistic about their opportunities in a blue economy, but remain concerned about the wellbeing of coastal communities, a nation-wide consultation by Future Earth Australia (FEA) has found.

Statement on Facebook blocking science expertise

The nation’s peak bodies representing science and scientific expertise have expressed deep concern about Facebook blocking content today from a range of non-news science organisations.

On Thursday, Facebook blocked content from groups including Science & Technology Australia, the Bureau of Meteorology, the Australian Science Media Centre, the Australian Science Teachers Association, Professionals Australia, The Royal Institution of Australia, and Research Australia.

Nominate now for the Academy’s 2022 awards

Nominations are now open for the Academy’s 2022 honorific awards, and applications open for support for research conferences, research awards and travelling fellowships.

Australian Government urged to invest in updated vaccine manufacturing capability

Leading scientists say Australia must be able to make mRNA vaccines onshore to avoid shortages. Image by Thirdman on Pexels.

Australia’s leading scientists have urged the Australian Government to develop additional vaccine manufacturing capability within the next 12 months. They say without the ability to produce mRNA vaccines onshore, Australia and the region remain vulnerable to supply limitations.

Message from the Chief Executive—February 2021

We have hit the ground running in 2021 and have lots of news to share with you in our first newsletter of 2021.

Science at the Shine Dome, delivered differently in 2021

The Academy will deliver a dynamic new format in 2021 for Science at the Shine Dome.

STEM education book a resource for Asian and Pacific nations

The Australian chapter in the book covers STEM education in Australia, challenges and vision for improvement, and the Academy’s involvement in STEM education.

Latest edition of Historical Records of Australian Science out now

Map showing the approximate route taken by the Hann expedition, 26 June to 12 November 1872. Map prepared by Claire Burton, Cairns Regional Council and published in Historical Records of Australian Science.

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