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Fission Chips Team: Turning an accident into a breakthrough
We spoke with Associate Professor Noushin Nasiri about the 'Eureka' moment and scientific investigation that won the Fission Chips Team the ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology.
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Towards a Smart PCR Process: boosting degraded DNA with machine learning in real-time
We spoke to Professor Adrian Linacre about the work that won his team, Towards a Smart PCR Process, the inaugural Eureka Prize for Excellence in Forensic Science.
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Sophie M: how pendulums protect skyscrapers during seismic events
We chat to Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize – Secondary winner Sophie about her wonderful short film Swing Smart to Stand Tall.
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Science and Engineering Challenge: inspiring inclusive STEM learning nationwide
Science and Engineering Challenge empower 25,000 students annually through hands-on STEM outreach across Australia, with a focus on equity and inclusion.
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PINK1 Parkinson’s Disease Research Team: advancing early Parkinson’s drug discovery
We spoke to Dr Sylvie Calligari from the PINK1 Parkinson’s Disease Research Team about the winning team’s findings on early onset Parkinson’s disease.
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Passport2Recovery: uniting research, boosting recovery, and empowering global citizen science
We spoke with Professor Karen Burke Da Silva about the success of Passport2Recovery, which unites 12 research programs into one website and app.
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Octopus and Ice Sheet Team: Ancient West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapse revealed
The Octopus and Ice Sheet Team uncovered genetic evidence linking Antarctic octopus populations, pointing to a West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapse 120,000 years ago.
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Living Seawalls: Boosting biodiversity through eco-engineered marine habitat design
Living Seawalls turn marine infrastructure into biodiverse habitats, boosting species richness and global eco-engineering potential.
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Keira P: Dusty’s Mitey Poo – Hidden Below
Keira P. explores the theme ‘Above and Below’ by testing which cotton bedsheet thread count most effectively blocks dust mite poo while allowing airflow.
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Dr Vanessa Pirotta: inspiring ocean action through science, media, and education
Dr Vanessa Pirotta is a wildlife scientist and media communicator who inspires ocean conservation through accessible whale research and citizen science.
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Dr Hasindu Gamaarachchi: resourcing researchers with accessible genomic processing technology
Dr Hasindu Gamaarachchi is revolutionising genomic sequencing with scalable, efficient computing that makes the field more accessible and democratic.
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Dr Aaron Eger: champion of global marine conservation
Dr Eger is a leader in global marine conservation with an inclusive vision and strong focus on restoration of kelp forests.
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2025 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes finalists
The outstanding 59 finalists for the 2025 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes have been announced today and feature remarkable scientific endeavour and achievement from across the nation.
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15 years of recognising the impact of innovative technology with ANSTO
2025 will mark 15 years of ANSTO’s partnership with the Australian Museum to deliver the ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology.
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A genuinely trans-disciplinary field: The Eureka Prize for Excellence in Forensic Science
When the opportunity to partner with a close neighbour and expert in forensic science came about, the Australian Museum jumped at the opportunity.
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