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Our most vulnerable risk being left behind as Australia adapts to climate change
鈥楢dapt to protect communities and natural habitats鈥 - that鈥檚 one of the four goals of COP26 which is just around the corner. But is Australia鈥檚 current approach to climate adaptation sustainable and equitable?
Australia鈥檚 Digital Future鈥攁 nation of users or leaders?
Australia risks becoming a laggard among the world鈥檚 top technologically driven nations without a stronger investment in digital technology-based research, innovation and workers, according to a new summary for policymakers published today.
Can Australia build a world-leading RNA science-based biotech industry?
Australia has led the world with several RNA research breakthroughs that have changed humans lives. Think: The discovery of the Shine-Dalgarno sequence, enabling high yields of cloned medicines such as insulin and growth hormone, or CSIRO/Peter Waterhouse鈥檚 RNAi technology to shut down or turn off genes to protect plants and animals from diseases.