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Chief scientist lights fuse on nuclear energy debate

The nation's new chief scientist is on a collision course with a possible coalition government over its contentious pre-election pledge for nuclear energy.

AAP · Jan 27, 2025

How Vegemite turned a curious 3yo into Australia's Chief Scientist

Cathy Foley is on a mission to get more kids hooked on science.

The Canberra Times · Aug 13, 2024

Indigenous knowledge priority for science and research

The science and research framework has made Indigenous knowledge a priority for guiding government, universities and the private sector.

AAP · Aug 11, 2024

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‘Exorbitant’ fees paid to academic publishers better spent on Australian research and education, report finds

Australia Institute report author says proposed open-access research library ‘great start’ but research grants reforms are needed to disrupt current model

The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2024

Australia’s chief scientist takes on the journal publishers gatekeeping knowledge

Under Dr Cathy Foley’s world-first open access model, all Australians would have access to research papers for free

The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2024

Australia’s research sector chases rankings over quality and is ‘not fit for purpose’, chief scientist says

Dr Cathy Foley says overhaul needed to improve confidence in how researchers are assessed for hiring, promotion and funding

The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023

Quantum computers in 2023: how they work, what they do, and where they're heading

In June, an IBM computing executive claimed quantum computers were entering the “utility” phase, in which high-tech experimental devices become useful. In September, Australia’s Chief Scientist Cathy Foley went so far as to declare “the dawn of the quantum era”.

The Conversation · Oct 19, 2023

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Call to crack China's dominance in critical minerals

Global demand for Australia's critical minerals is giving Treasurer Jim Chalmers optimism about mining's future in a net-zero emissions world.

AAP · Jun 28, 2023

Queensland girls still underrepresented in specialist maths despite push to increase participation

Girls are missing out on high-paying graduate jobs with starting salaries of $100k as the number of students enrolled in specialist maths declines.

ABC News · Apr 23, 2023

National conversation to put science vision on agenda

Australia's science priorities are being revitalised to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits for Australia.

AAP · Feb 22, 2023

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