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 Science is important to everyone—not just those who study it. It helps us make sound decisions for our health, our environment and our life. Every single day. There’s so much to be curious about, but often it’s hard to find answers that are both trustworthy and interesting.

Our goal at the Australian Academy of Science is to fill that need by providing accurate and engaging content in a way that everyone can access. We have the experience to do it. With a strong and passionate team of scientists, science communicators and journalists working collaboratively, we publish current, interesting and understandable information covering the breadth of science.

As the Australian Academy of Science, we have access to Australia's most renowned scientists to assist us by ensuring that our science is accurate. Especially in this period of fake news and mis-represented science, we view our scientific independence as our most valuable asset. The content we publish is rigorously reviewed by Fellows of the Academy and other experts in the specific scientific field. As our scientific understanding increases and new discoveries are made, our content will reflect the latest knowledge.

Social media is increasingly becoming the way we consume news. Science is competing in a crowded world of mainstream media: sensationalised headlines, multimedia and clickbait. How do we compete? We join.

We have strengthened our online presence—especially on Facebook—because that’s where people go for news, information and entertainment. We’ve also made our content more accessible on mobile devices and we’ve broadened our audience. You’ll see more internationally relevant content, as we promote the value of Australian science to the world.

We hope that you will be a part of our journey, and share and enjoy our content online.

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