Science for kids – How jelly beans get their flavour from the power of the sun
Find out how scientific processes and the power of the sun create the flavour of your favourite Jelly Beans
Welcome to the website of the Chief Scientist for Australia. We look forward to your feedback as you explore the site to learn more about science and Professor Sackett’s activities, which centre on providing independent advice to the Australian Government on scientific issues that affect
the nation.
Advice to Government
PMSEIC Explained
PMSEIC was established under the former Government in 1997 as the Government’s principal source of independent advice on issues in science, engineering and innovation and relevant aspects of education and training.
- Epidemics in A Changing World
- Chief Scientist for Australia welcomes news of counterpart in European Union
Environment & Climate Change
Since 1998, global temperatures have dropped. Is this a sign that global warming has stopped?
In 1998 the world saw its hottest year on record up to that point, as measured by average global air temperatures. This has led some to falsely conclude that world has stopped warming ever since. Global warming has not stopped. Read on to find out the facts.
- Which plants store more carbon in Australia: forests or grasses?
- Why we must act now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Health & well-being
Epidemics in A Changing World
At the twentieth meeting of the Prime Minister’s Science Engineering and Innovation Council (PMSEIC) held on June 5 2009, an Expert Working Group presented a report titled Epidemics in a Changing World.
- Australia’s Chief Scientist congratulates Australian Nobel Prize winner Elizabeth Blackburn
- Looking to the future: PMSEIC finding solutions to Australia’s future challenges
Kids, Parents & Teachers
Science for kids - How jelly beans get their flavour from the power of the sun
Find out how scientific processes and the power of the sun create the flavour of your favourite Jelly Beans
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How science facilitates productivity in the agricultural sector
The big issues in the agricultural sector can only be addressed by multi-disciplined research teams working with industry to better understand the critical connections between productivity and sustainability.
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2009 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science Winners
The 2009 presentation ceremony for the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science was held in the Great Hall, Parliament House in Canberra on 28th October 2009.
- The Royal Institution of Australia Opens in Adelaide
- Scientists Speaking on Nanotechnology: Professor Tanya Monro
Science & The Arts
Indigenous Astronomy Symposium uncovers the stories and science of the night sky
AIATSIS co-hosted the first ever Indigenous Astronomy Symposium coinciding with Ilgarijiri: Things belonging to the sky exhibition by Yamaji artists.
Technology
Success! The world’s largest scientific experiment ever built records the first particle collisions in Switzerland.
One of the most important breakthroughs in science and technology recently occurred in Switzerland as the Large Hadron Collider produced the first clear evidence of a collision of particles, the first major achievement of a project to which Australia has contributed $700m.
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