Blog archive: Science
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Meet the paediatric gastroenterologist reducing the burden of diarrhoeal disease
In conversation with Professor Julie Bines, winner of the 2021 Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research.
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Meet the marine scientist 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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Patient Zero: stories of disease outbreaks
In conversation with Joel Werner and Olivia Willis, co-winners of the 2021 Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Science Journalism.
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Meet the professor advancing our understanding of blue carbon science
Kerrylee Rogers wears many hats. She’s a professor in the School of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences at the University of Wollongong, a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability and the mum of two teenage boys.
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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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Today, and every day, we celebrate women in science
This International Women’s Day, we reflect on some of the most recent Eureka Prize recipients, who include trailblazing leaders, an interdisciplinary team and two young filmmakers.
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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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Meet the interdisciplinary research team studying factors that keep Indigenous languages strong
In conversation with Lindell Bromham, Xia Hua, Felicity Meakins, and Cassandra Algy, winners of the 2021 Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research.
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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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Meet the teenage filmmaker with a flair for science communication
In conversation with Jonathan D., winner of the 2021 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize – Secondary.
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Digitising and conserving fragile materials: the Australian Museum archaeology collection
We take a behind the scenes look at the process of digitising and conserving fragile objects in the First Nations Archaeology collection – an ongoing collaborative project with the AM's Collection Care and Conservation team.
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Meet the junior scientist with a passion for physics
In conversation with Leon H., awarded third place in the 2021 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize – Primary
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Meet the science communicator showcasing the wonders of our universe
In conversation with Dr Niraj Lal, winner of the 2021 Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science.
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Counting frogs counts as critical climate action
Something remarkable happens when we see another species’ predicament with the same compassion as we might see our own.
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Meet the best friends exploring the science behind super volcanoes
In conversation with Scarlett O. and Scarlett P., winners of the 2021 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize – Primary.
