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Proceedings of National RNA Science and Technology Roundtable released

An illustration of a single strand of ribonucleic acid. Along with DNA and proteins, RNA is one of the three major biological macromolecules essential for all known forms of life. Image adapted from illustration by nobeastsofierce on Adobe Stock.

The 2021 science Nobel Prizes: Academy Fellows respond

(L to R) Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi, joint winners of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics. Illustration by Niklas Elmehed © Nobel Prize Outreach

This week the three prestigious Nobel Prizes for science were announced for the fields of Physiology or Medicine, Physics, and Chemistry. Here’s how some of the Academy’s Fellows responded to the announcement.

Team responsible for cancer research breakthrough wins Eureka Award

Professor Justin Gooding led the team that won the 2021 Eureka Prize for Innovative use of Technology. Image courtesy UNSW

A breakthrough bioprinting system that can rapidly produce 3D cell structures is set to be a game-changer for cancer research and therapeutic development.

Academy condemns trolling, bullying and harassment of scientists simply for doing their job

Academy President Professor John Shine

A new survey by the Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC) has found one in five Australian scientists experienced death threats and/or threats of physical or sexual violence after speaking to the media about COVID-19.

Report: Advancing Data-Intensive Research in Australia

The Australian Academy of Science has launched a new report: ‘Advancing Data-intensive Research in Australia’.

New climate change hub to be a trusted source of climate science and solutions

In the lead-up to COP26, the Academy has launched its Climate change hub: science and solutions—a single point of climate resources for policymakers, researchers and the public.

Statement from the President—Government’s net zero 2050 announcement

Draft NSW Government park management plan ‘flawed’ and ignores damage caused by feral horses

Horses on Currango Plain in Kosciuszko National Park, immediately after the December 2020 bushfires. Credit: Photo by Alex Bonazzi, used with permission from Invasive Species Council.

Message from the Chief Executive—October 2021

World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2021

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