Blog archive: 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 Prizes recipients, who include trailblazing researchers, an interdisciplinary team and a young filmmaker.
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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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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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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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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.
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Delivering innovative options for modern conservation
In conversation with Dr Dana M. Bergstrom, winner of the 2021 Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science.
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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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Meet the interdisciplinary 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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Developing improved management strategies for coral reefs
In conversation with Dr Emma Camp, winner of the 2021 Macquarie University Eureka Prize for Outstanding Early Career Researcher.
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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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Harnessing interdisciplinary research to understand how healthy and unhealthy diets impact the environment
In conversation with the winners of the 2022 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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Professor Veena Sahajwalla: shifting the mindset of the nation
In conversation with Professor Veena Sahajwalla, winner of the 2022 Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science.
