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Report: Advancing Data-Intensive Research in Australia-thumbnail

Report: Advancing Data-Intensive Research in Australia

Proceedings of National RNA Science and Technology Roundtable released-thumbnail

Proceedings of National RNA Science and Technology Roundtable released

The full proceedings of a national roundtable to identify Australia's RNA science and technology priorities have been released.

Our most vulnerable risk being left behind as Australia adapts to climate change-thumbnail

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?

STEM Women Asia launched to the world-thumbnail

STEM Women Asia launched to the world

STEM Women Asia has been launched鈥攑roviding an online directory of women in Asia and Oceania working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Australia鈥檚 Digital Future鈥攁 nation of users or leaders?-thumbnail

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.

鈥淚t is profoundly wrong to deny justice by denying science鈥

鈥淚t is profoundly wrong to deny justice by denying science鈥

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

President鈥檚 statement on the IPCC Working Group 1 Report-thumbnail

President鈥檚 statement on the IPCC Working Group 1 Report

Academy endorses Uluru Statement from the Heart-thumbnail

Academy endorses Uluru Statement from the Heart

Today, the 精东视频 proudly adds its name to those endorsing the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Marine and coastal leaders urge government to adopt FEA Sustainable Oceans and Coasts Strategy

Marine and coastal leaders urge government to adopt FEA Sustainable Oceans and Coasts Strategy

Delegates of the 15th Coast to Coast National Conference have formally endorsed Future Earth Australia鈥檚 Sustainable Oceans and Coasts National Strategy 2021鈥2030 and urged the Australian government to adopt and implement its recommendations.