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The evidence is overwhelming: human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels and the destruction of forests, are rapidly changing Earth’s climate in every region and across every climate system.

Mr David Luchetti, Honorary Member of the IAU. Source: Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

The Australian Academy of Science congratulates Mr David Luchetti, who has been selected as an Honorary Member of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for his tireless work championing and facilitating Australian astronomy in the government.

A young Bangladeshi child tasting the complementary food developed by Dr Bogard. Photo: WorldFish

Ever heard of a nutritious fish-based chutney tailor-made for pregnant and lactating women? It might not sound that appealing to a Western-based palate, but the product developed by nutrition scientist Dr Jessica Bogard is helping to address widespread malnutrition among women in Bangladesh.

Some of the 90 scientists who signed a petition earlier this year calling for Kathleen Folbigg to be pardoned. Image: 60 Minutes Australia

Leading Australian scientists have today renewed their call for Kathleen Folbigg’s pardon and release from jail.

Sessions from Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) events in 2021 and 2019
The latest edition of Historical Records of Australian Science contains a wide range of fascinating articles.
Academy opportunity 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

Applications from Australian early career researchers are open to attend the 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting with Nobel Laureates in chemistry, to be held on-site in Germany from 26 June to 1 July 2022 (subject to COVID-19 restrictions).

More about the 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

Applications close 28 September 2021

Honours and awards to Fellows

Professor Richard Hobbs FAA—2021 inductee into the Western Australian Science Hall of Fame

Obituary Professor Roger Short AM ScD Hon DSc (Bristol Edin Guelph) Hon FRCOG FAA FRANZCOG FRCVS FRS FRSE

31 July 1930 – 6 August 2021

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