December 2024 - Science and Business
With research predominately publicly funded in Australia, much of the work and study is focused on scientific advancement, publications, and securing grants – rather than ‘science’ as a commercial product or service. In this edition we look at the intersection of Science & Business, and some of the ways that science and scientists are succeeding in the market.
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Flying drones to track coastal erosion, building model solar vehicles, using DNA fingerprinting to detect secretive animals – science comes alive when you experience it with others in activities that are relevant and approachable. In this Community Engagement edition we show how science and technology can open the way to knowledge and solutions for the whole community.
We explore the great differences between the Indigenous and European view of the world. We have a need of Indigenous knowledge to heal our nation in many ways – to help counter the impact of climate change; to rescue our environment, both vegetation and wildlife; and to learn to live sustainably on our continent.