Science Policy
Australia missing out on drug R&D opportunities
Monday, 23 June 2008

Australia could be missing out on developing life-saving drugs, because scientists are struggling to secure funding, reports Tony Malkovic.
 
Collaborations can excel without a centre
Tuesday, 17 June 2008

Collaborative research ventures don’t always need a centre to be excellent, according to Jeff Major.
 
Ignoring the food crisis
Friday, 13 June 2008

During the worst international food crisis in half a century, Australia's national science agency, the CSIRO, has decided to cut agricultural research, writes Julian Cribb.
 
Why listen to scientists?
Wednesday, 11 June 2008

Observations show disturbing signs that the Earth’s response to our activities is happening faster than expected, writes Geoff Davies.
 
Food summit - some progress but more needs to be done
Tuesday, 10 June 2008

The UN food summit closed with a strong statement on agriculture, but failed to adequately address several other key areas, such as implementation of the ideas, argues Joachim von Braun.
 
Is CSIRO pulling the plug on horticulture?
Monday, 09 June 2008
In response to Kevin Rudd's vision of sustainable production, the CSIRO is closing laboratories that could be vital to the future of Australian agriculture, writes Jac Considine.
 
Inspired learning
Friday, 06 June 2008

Many scientists have a similar story about what inspired them to devote their lives to science - a great teacher or a fascinating school experience. But are children today receiving the same opportunities, or will they never know what they're missing out on, questions Lyn Beazley?
 
All in a good cause
Wednesday, 04 June 2008

The good cause - one that most of us support - can all too readily corrupt the conduct of science, argues Aynsley Kellow.
 
Transforming our farming systems from the bottom-up
Monday, 02 June 2008

The International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge has pointed us in the right direction to radically change the way we grow food to better serve the poor and hungry, now we must to take action to carry out its initiatives, writes Professor Stuart Hill.
 
Australia plays the biotechnology cowboy
Friday, 30 May 2008

If genetically modified crops escape or behave in an unexpected way, they can cause damage to plants and biodiversity, writes Duncan Currie.
 
Hurdles for free debate charter
Thursday, 29 May 2008

Science Minister Kim Carr wants “charters” that oblige scientists to engage openly in debates on science-based issues, but implementing this worthy aim is not straightforward and protecting it requires funding and formal provisions, writes Dr Joan Leach.
 
Saving the Mary River
Friday, 23 May 2008

If Peter Garrett went into politics to make a difference (and one assumes that he did) the Traveston Dam will be a crucial test of his determination, believes Jenny Stewart.
 
Budget gives and takes
Friday, 23 May 2008

It was a case of give and take for science, research and innovation in the Rudd Government’s first budget, reports Denice Rice.
 
Clock running out on irreversible climate change - Part II
Thursday, 22 May 2008

To fight climate change, environmental necessity must trump political convenience, argues Bo Ekman.
 
Mischievous misinformation or scientific debate?
Wednesday, 21 May 2008

An ice age is definitely not going to occur in the 21st century, instead global average temperatures will continue to increase, argues David Karoly.
 
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