Science welcomed back to Australian Cabinet
07 January, 2015The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed last month's announcement that Ian Macfarlane is now the Minister for Industry and Science - a move Academy President Professor Andrew Holmes hopes will be more than a change in title.
Five leading scientists to join academy council
14 November, 2014The Australian Academy of Science has announced that five of Australia's leading scientists will join its council in 2015. The council, which has overall responsibility for managing the academy, is made up of 17 members from a diverse range of disciplines across the physical and biological sciences.
Australian Academy of Science launches video podcast
04 November, 2014The Australian Academy of Science has launched Brain Box, a series of video podcast interviews with Australian scientists. Available for free on YouTube and iTunes, the series features short clips of scientists speaking about their passions, motivations, heroes and experiences.
Sometimes a graph is just a graph
27 October, 2014Researchers from the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab have found that graphs or formulas accompanying medical information can lead consumers to believe products are more effective, despite not actually providing additional evidence.
New board directors for RIRDC
17 October, 2014Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce has announced the appointment of six new non-executive directors to the board of the Rural Industries R&D Corporation (RIRDC).
New chief executive for CSIRO
09 October, 2014The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) will have a new chief executive as of January 2015 - international technology innovator Dr Larry Marshall.
Tanya Monro appointed chair of the National Youth Science Forum
15 August, 2014The new chair of the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) governing council has been announced as Professor Tanya Monro - an internationally acclaimed physicist who is passionate about improving the community's understanding of the relevance of physics and science in general.
Gender gap in US biology labs
10 July, 2014US research has found that while women are consistently attracted to studying biology in graduate school, numbers drop dramatically among faculty members.
Peter Klinken appointed Chief Scientist of WA
11 June, 2014WA Premier and Minister for Science Colin Barnett has announced Professor Peter Klinken as the new Chief Scientist of Western Australia. Professor Klinken is a leading medical researcher who is highly regarded for advancing the understanding of genes involved in leukaemia, cancer and anaemia.
Professor Suzanne Cory to present 2014 Boyer Lecture series
02 June, 2014The ABC's 2014 Boyer Lecture series will be presented by Professor Suzanne Cory AC PhD FAA FRS, a distinguished molecular biologist and former president of the Australian Academy of Science.
New ANSTO board member
29 May, 2014Federal Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane has announced the appointment of Penny Dobson as a new member of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) board.
Merck Millipore announces incoming CEO and president
15 April, 2014Merck Millipore, the life science division of Merck, has announced the appointment of Dr Udit Batra as its incoming president and CEO. Dr Batra comes to Merck Millipore from the consumer health division of Merck KGaA, where he successfully grew the business in established and emerging markets.
Renowned biological scientist elected to Australian Academy of Science
14 April, 2014A leading British scientist, Professor Sir Philip Cohen FAA FRS FRSE, has been announced as a Corresponding Member of the Australian Academy of Science.
2014 Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science announced
26 March, 2014The Australian Academy of Science has announced the election of 21 leaders in Australian science to its Fellowship.
Samuel Sadoulet named president of Edmund Optics
06 February, 2014Optical components provider Edmund Optics has appointed Samuel Sadoulet as its president. Sadoulet is currently chief operating officer of the company and will retain that title as he leads the company's corporate technology, global engineering and manufacturing operations.
