Society

The next generation needs to know this
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.

Adapting to angry summers: Australian Bushfires
From her bush block in the Blue Mountains, Bianca Nogrady considers how researchers will tackle the ‘new normal’ for severe bushfire weather.

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

All together now: Building better, diverse teams
Diversity ensures better research, better business and better societies, reports Claire Harris.

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

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

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

2018 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science
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.

R&D tax investment takes a hit
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 celebrates fifth birthday
Careers with STEM: Code magazine celebrates its fifth birthday alongside a timely Cybersecurity special.

Education report urges greater connections between schools and industry
A Mitchell Institute education report reveals Australian schools lack industry connections.

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

Blockchain benefits: using cryptocurrencies for social good
Blockchain and cryptocurrencies are being used to create social change and inspire better futures.

Research doesn’t begin and end in a laboratory
The Lowitja health institution is working towards providing health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

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

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

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

Australia’s economy is a House of Cards
Matt Barrie, Chief Executive of Freelancer.com, shares his concerns about the Australian economy.

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

Quantum gamble awarded best article of the year
INGENUITY magazine topped hundreds of publications to win Best Single Article of the Year at the annual Publish Awards.

Improving alertness in critical environments
Tech company Opturion has partnered with the Alertness CRC to safeguard patients against doctors with fatigue.

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

The gathering storm
Studies of coastlines and cities, conducted in Australia with unparalleled sensitivity, are set to rewrite the world’s climate models and civil engineering guidelines.

Superstars of STEM announced today!
Australia’s Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science has just announced the group of women chosen to be Australia’s first Superstars of STEM.