A new report launched today by the Australian Academy of Science has found that the impact of COVID-19 on women in the STEM workforce across the Asia-Pacific region has heightened the challenges and barriers they face in progressing their careers.

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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Defence science and innovation is not only critical to maintaining Australia’s military capability but its multi-disciplinary applications are increasingly becoming crucial to the safety and security of the broader community.

Professor Hans Bachor AM FAA and Professor Peter Doherty FAA FAHMS FRS Nobel Laureate at the Possible Futures event

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

From top left: Associate Professor Lee Berger; Professor Martin Green; Professor Hala Zreiqat; Professor Richard Bryant; Professor Christopher Barner-Kowollik; Dr Anna Koltunow; Professor Craig Moritz; and Professor Steven Prawer.

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