Outstanding contributions to science have been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science this week with 24 current and future stars of science receiving prestigious 2021 honorific awards.

As International Women’s Day brings a focus to the gender gap in STEM, research shows we need to change the system early in girls’ lives.

Algal biotech startups, the future of math, AI in healthcare and preventing hate speech on social media – find out what you need to know about 2021’s future industries.

From her bush block in the Blue Mountains, Bianca Nogrady considers how researchers will tackle the ‘new normal’ for severe bushfire weather.

Flooding the night with light affects the human production of melatonin – a hormone that helps regulate sleep.

Diversity ensures better research, better business and better societies, reports Claire Harris.

Science and Technology Australia celebrated International Women’s Day by recognising leading women in STEM and calling on Aussies to #NominateHer.

Australia’s future innovators have been recognised for their inventions at the 2019 BHP Foundation Science and Engineering Awards.

As the Federal election approaches, the Government and Opposition are promising to give scientists a greater voice in public policy discussions.

The Australian Government honoured Australia’s best scientists, innovators, and teachers through the 2018 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science at the prize ceremony on 17 October.

The Australian Government has released details of its investment in research and development, showing a disappointing drop of almost 8% in total expenditure from $10.4b to $9.6b.

Careers with STEM: Code magazine celebrates its fifth birthday alongside a timely Cybersecurity special.

A Mitchell Institute education report reveals Australian schools lack industry connections.

Science & Technology Australia welcomes the Government’s call to support qualified teachers and improve Australian secondary students’ STEM education.

Blockchain and cryptocurrencies are being used to create social change and inspire better futures.

The Lowitja health institution is working towards providing health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

CRC CARE is addressing the significant growing issue of environmental contaminants with innovative and effective real-world solutions.

A $200+ million opportunity to transform health delivery: improving health outcomes; reducing waste in the health system; building businesses and jobs.

A new teaching approach using LEGO® race cars has transformed learning and reduced early dropout rates in physics at Flinders University.

Matt Barrie, Chief Executive of Freelancer.com, shares his concerns about the Australian economy.

Drones could soon be saving lives autonomously with UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) tech that can deliver aid and lift people to safety.

INGENUITY magazine topped hundreds of publications to win Best Single Article of the Year at the annual Publish Awards.

Tech company Opturion has partnered with the Alertness CRC to safeguard patients against doctors with fatigue.

Developing research excellence in Indigenous affairs requires a commitment to collaborate with communities at every stage of the research.