Latest Australian Academy of Science News

2025 WH Gladstones research project explores behavioural responses to climate change
Woolly mice are cute and impressive – but they won’t bring back mammoths or save endangered species
2025 Thomas Davies grant recipients to study plants, pollution, soil and marine ecosystems
Academy recognises new research using Traditional knowledges to care for Country
More than $6 million to collaborate on science and tech with international partners
Collaborative grants set to generate global science and technology innovation
DR. CATHY FOLEY ANNOUNCED AS NATIONAL RECIPIENT OF THE AUSTRALIAN AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP
Microplastic pollution and soil health researchers awarded
2025 Moran Award to fund studies of science education and Australia’s nuclear science history
2025 Max Day awardees to investigate ecosystem productivity and microplastics
UQ researcher receives grant to collaborate with leading international researchers
Scientists call for urgent investment in science infrastructure and education
Three researchers receive 2025 Margaret Middleton Fund Award to advance native fauna studies
Discussion paper shows Australia needs R&D reform urgently
Professor renowned for expunging fake research receives David Vaux Fellowship
Recipients awarded 2025 Early-and Mid-Career Researcher Mobility Grants for outstanding research
Distinguished cardiovascular doctor to share research with Australian audiences
Science Stars Recognised In Awards
Academy welcomes new Chief Scientist Professor Tony Haymet
Academy Fellows and Chief Executive recognised in 2025 Australia Day Honours List
Academy delegation to engage in global science diplomacy for Australia
New director announced to lead International Science Council’s Asia Pacific program
Dr Cathy Foley Joins CSIRO Board
Set the table for summer with our Fellows’ reading and listening recommendations
Celebrations Of Science, And Progress On Many Fronts
Australian innovators set for international science and technology collaborations
Academy announces 2024-25 recipients of Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) grants
Opinion: We cannot supercharge Australia’s economy without fixing this major inefficiency
Landmark Review Of R&D System To Unlock Growth
A rare opportunity to shape the R&D system so it is working for Australians
Inaugural Tri-Academy Partnership fosters Indigenous knowledge sharing across borders
Archives reveal how early ‘science communicator’ raised funding for solar observatory
Championing Science, Innovation And Australian Ideas
Brian and Dianne Anderson establish new medal for Information and Communications Technology
Heatwave mitigation and deep space research: funding awarded to research conferences
Australia needs a coordinated, national institute to respond to the changing climate
Science continues to exclude Indigenous communities. Fixing this benefits everyone
Science is essential to Australia’s pandemic preparedness
Pioneering researcher awarded 2024 Geoffrey Frew Fellowship
MCRI Champions Women In STEM
Truth, Then Reconciliation In Academy
Creating History For New Pacific Academy Of Sciences
Top Australian scientists unite in defence of science on Maugean skate
Learned Academy First For Pacific Islands Scientists
In Memory Of Professor Henry George Burger AO
Two Fellows Awarded PM Prizes For Science
700 million plastic bottles: we worked out how much microplastic is in Queensland’s Moreton Bay
‘Vegetarian’ possums eat meat when the weather’s cold