Blog archive: Science
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Supporting young scientists across the nation
Now, more than ever, we must guide school students in developing a deeper understanding of STEM disciplines.
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Exploring the human eye
In conversation with Chase M, runner-up in the 2023 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize - Primary
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Increasing representation of diverse voices in STEMM
In conversation Anna Abela, Kate Johnson and Olly Dove, co-managers of the 14-person team awarded the 2023 Department of Industry, Science and Resources Eureka Prize for STEM Inclusion.
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Dr Stephanie Partridge: improving youth wellbeing
In conversation with Dr Stephanie Partridge, winner of the 2023 Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science.
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Turning DNA data into crucial evolutionary insights
In conversation with Dr Minh Bui and Professor Robert Lanfear, winners of the 2023 Australian Research Data Commons Eureka Prize for Excellence in Research Software.
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The crazy world of chlorophyll
In conversation with Darcy B., winner of the 2023 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize – Secondary.
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Green infrastructure: a solution to coastal erosion
In conversation with Anna P., winner of the 2023 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize – Primary.
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Developing ambassadors for behaviour change
In conversation with Dr Michelle Blewitt, co-winner of the 2021 Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science.
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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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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. We share our tips for preparing your reports so that they can be managed with the same care and attention as other entry materials.
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Recognising the invisible: the Eureka Prize for Excellence in Research Software
The new Australian Research Data Commons Eureka Prize for Excellence in Research Software will celebrate the invisible yet critical role that software plays in modern research.
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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.
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Today, and every day, we celebrate women in science
This International Women’s Day, we reflect on some of the most recent Eureka Prizes recipients, who include trailblazing researchers, an interdisciplinary team and a young filmmaker.
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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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Aboriginal boomerangs and King Tutankhamun
In 1910, Gaston Maspero (1846-1916), a French Egyptologist, sent two Egyptian throwing sticks (boomerangs) to the Australian Museum.
