The NCRIS community is celebrating 20 years of investment in science and research infrastructure and its impact on Australia. Read on for the NCRIS@20 media release. Then read: The Science and Technology Australia media release A statement on shared commitment to national research infrastructure as a long-term sovereign asset Kim Carr’s speech Celebrating 20 years…
Australian honours for the ‘Mozart of Mathematics’, a gravitational waves detector, an allergist turned politician, and a journalist who put scientists on the radio. It’s always both inspiring and reassuring to see scientists, medical researchers, innovators and their supporters recognised in the Kings Birthday Honours list. This year’s highlights include: • Adelaide-born Terence Tao AC…
This year’s National Science Week runs from 12 to 20 August, with thousands of events. National launch with Minister at Parliament House: Wednesday 9 August. Scientists, experts and event organisers are available for interview leading up to and throughout National Science Week. Here are some highlights: More on these highlights below.
Why autistic children are more likely to have gut problems (Brisbane) – Immunotherapy for solid cancers (Melbourne) – Using your genes to detect autoimmune disease (Sydney) – CSL Florey Next Generation awards announced, Parliament House, Canberra Chloe Yap has debunked a widespread myth that the gut microbiome causes autism. It’s the other way round. Chloe…