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Science for a green economy: fresh ideas

Commercialising conversion of organic waste to energy, achieving lowest cost transfer to renewables, and adapting primary industries for climate change are among the solutions Australia’s top young scientists will offer the Science for a green economy conference in Sydney next week.

Organised by the Australian Academy of Science as part of the Australian Frontiers of Science conferences, the event brings together by invitation only the best young Australian scientists to discuss emerging technologies, new opportunities and cutting-edge advances in their fields.

Recommendations for Australia’s future population

Addressing questions of gender inequity, retirement, migration and diversity are among recommendations made by a group of Australia’s top young scientists to inform the future of Australia’s population, in a publication to be launched in South Australia next week.

Science for a green economy: fresh ideas today and tomorrow

Commercialising conversion of organic waste to energy, achieving lowest cost transfer to renewables, and adapting primary industries for climate change are among the solutionsAustralia’s top young scientists will offer the Science for a green economy conference in Sydney today and tomorrow.

Organised by the Australian Academy of Science from 2 – 4 December at the Menzies Hotelin Sydney, the event brings together by invitation only the best young Australian scientists to focus on how science can support a successful transition to a green economy.

Australia’s vibrant, changing non-metro population

Australia’s non-metropolitan populations are changing in unexpected ways, according to Professor Graeme Hugo, Director of the Australian Population and Migration Research Centre at the University of Adelaide.

In an Australian Academy of Science public lecture today, entitled Australia’s non-Metropolitan Population: Trends and Implications, Professor Hugo will challenge the notion that nonmetropolitan populations are declining and homogenous with few migrants.

Bold new plan for physics in Australia

The Australian Academy of Science will tomorrow launch a new plan to steer physics education and research in Australia for the next 10 years.

Physics Decadal Plan 2012-2021 – Building on excellence in physics, underpinning Australia’s future was devised by a working group of the Academy’s National Committee for Physics, which represents Australian physicists nationally and internationally.

It will be launched tomorrow morning at the Shine Dome in Canberra by Professor Brian Schmidt, who jointly won the 2011 Nobel Prize for Physics.

New agreement opens paths to better science for Australia, India

Scientists in Australia and India can look forward to greater levels of cooperation and collaboration after the Australian Academy of Science and Indian National Academy of Science today renew their commitment to work more closely together.

Australian Academy President Professor Suzanne Cory and Indian Academy President Professor Krishan Lal will sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during a short ceremony at the Academy’s Shine Dome in Canberra today.

Population: evidence-based discussion needed

A ‘wellness rebate’, strengthening rail networks and speeding up the uptake of renewable energies are among the views put forward by a group of Australia’s top young scientists for the future of Australia’s population, in a publication launched in Adelaide today.

Grand plan for Australian physics evolution

Supporting and inspiring the next generation of physicists, engaging internationally to answer big questions about the foundations of our universe, better health and security, and developing cutting edge clean energy science are among the targets set for Australian physics in a new plan launched today by Nobel Laureate Professor Brian Schmidt.

Launch: National Nanotechnology Research Strategy

The Australian Academy of Science will tomorrow launch a new strategy to improve community health and environmental stewardship, aid national security and revitalise Australian manufacturing.

The National Nanotechnology Research Strategy draws together contributions from 50 researchers from universities, government research organisations and industry.

Nanotechnology plan to drive Australian innovation

Cleaner, more efficient electricity, targeted drug delivery, smarter computing and improved food and water quality are just some of the possibilities outlined in a new plan to address national challenges and position nanotechnology as an economic driver.

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