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Bridging the Divide between Academia and Industry
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By Derek Richard
The Science Next Collaborative is helping early- and mid-career researchers to make the leap from research to commercialisation.
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A Game-Changer for Nuclear Safety
By Tony Irwin
Nuclear energy modules are getting smaller and safer, making them viable options for remote communities.
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Medical Research Must Come Clean
By Mark Shannon
Up to one-third of cell lines may be contaminated, threatening the reliability of research.
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Economics on an Even Keel
By David Tranter
Can economics balance its books with the limits of ecology?
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Jobs of the Future: The Known Unknown
By Karen Andrews
The digital revolution is having a profound impact on the workforce. Increasing skills in science, technology, engineering and maths is not optional.
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Stem Cell Loophole Must Be Closed
By Richard Harvey, Martin Pera and Megan Munsie
Unproven stem cell treatments are being offered in Australia without regulatory oversight.
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Closing the High Seas Opens Fishing Opportunities
By Reg Watson
Closing international waters to fishing would have little or no effect on global catches but make fishing potentially fairer, safer, better-managed and less polluting.
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Science Is Not Just Whitefella Business
By Rowena Ball
Australia’s indigenous culture has a rich scientific heritage, yet indigenous people are under-represented in science-related careers today. Some simple steps can change this.
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How to Get Girls into Physics
By Frances Saunders
Research from the UK has identified several impediments that discourage girls from studying physics, with new interventions now being trialled.
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Can Science and Religion Be Friends?
By Peter Harrison
Some scientists would prefer religion to become extinct but it defiantly prospers – peaceful co-existence is the enduring paradigm.
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