Blog archive: Science
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The powerful force behind life on earth
Fourteen-year-old Iestyn uses animation software and his own illustrations to make his Eureka Prize-winning short film.
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Dr Mengyu Li: Quantifying the true cost of international supply chains
Advanced computer modelling reveals the toll on society and the environment of global demand for services and consumer goods.
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Dr Jiao Jiao Li: leading transdisciplinary research in regenerative medicine
Dr Li is a leader and enabler in STEM engagement and career building for others, particularly under-represented groups.
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Professor Euan Ritchie: Promoting understanding of science
We asked Professor Euan Ritchie about striking the right balance across the various aspects of his work, and what winning a Eureka Prize means to him.
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The Energy in Everyday Things
Hear from the youngest finalist represented at the 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
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In conversation with 2024 Sleek Geeks winner Cate
Read about the inspiration behind Cate’s experiment-filled, Eureka Prize-winning film.
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Leading efforts to improve early detection of melanoma
Drawing from a multidisciplinary team, these Eureka Prize winners utilise AI-assisted 3D imaging technologies to conduct the world's largest preventive melanoma study.
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Solar Superstorms
In conversation with Sophia and Scarlett about the dramatic film which earned them their second Sleek Geek finalist nomination.
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2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes finalists
The outstanding 55 finalists for the 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes have been announced today and feature remarkable scientific endeavour and achievement from across the nation.
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Preparing your Eureka Prizes assessor reports
Assessor reports play an integral role in the Eureka Prizes judging process, yet entrants and nominators can overlook their importance. From planning your approaches to setting assessors up with an appropriate level of detail, we share our tips for preparing your reports.
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A natural move: the Eureka Prize for Sustainability Research
Partnering with the Australian Museum to present a Eureka Prize recognising excellence in sustainability research was a natural move for the University of Sydney.
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Plant power: the Eureka Prize for Excellence in Botanical Science
Without plants, there would be no life, and in recent times the priority of botanical research has shifted from developing critical economic industries based on plants to an urgent need to document and conserve Australia’s unique flora.
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Recognising the invisible: the Eureka Prize for Excellence in Research Software
The Australian Research Data Commons Eureka Prize for Excellence in Research Software celebrates the invisible yet critical role that software plays in modern research.
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Insights from a Eureka Prizes judge: Dr Erin Roger
We caught up with Dr Erin Roger to look inside the Eureka Prizes judging process, discuss why you should consider entering and reflect on the evolution of citizen science.
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Preparing your Eureka Prizes submission: tips for entrants
Each year we receive hundreds of entries contributed to by thousands of individuals, which are put through a rigorous judging process to determine just one winner for each prize. We share our insights based on some of the most common mistakes and misconceptions.
