โDemocracyโฆ is not just about voting, [it] is a system for aggregating preferences while protecting liberties. Democracy aligns political authority with social consent and is the formula for sustained prosperity.โ Ricardo Hausmann
Progress update: The Giant Magellan Telescope is now 40% under construction. Backed by $1 billion in private funding, we have a tested design and full-scale progress underway.
See the latest in U.S. manufacturing advancements: giantmagellan.org/americanimpact#giantdiscoveries
The war in Sudan has caused the worldโs worst humanitarian crisis.
Millions are in turmoil.
Innocent civilians are in desperate fear for their safety.
I'm bringing together the international community to end the violence and improve humanitarian access.
Once again, for the 10th time in 12 years, Iโm attending the Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees here in Canberra. We really need to end Australiaโs mistreatment of refugees and asylum seekers!
Equity in education is fundamental to a fair go. Thatโs why, at this federal election, I'm voting to support fully funded public schools. #ForEveryChild
Congrats to Prof. Wendy Freedman on being awarded the National Medal of Science! ๐ Her research on the universe's expansion rate has advanced our understanding of the cosmos.ย
๐ธ: Ryan K. Morris and the National Science & Technology Medals Foundation.
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Mapping millions of galaxies to understand our Universe:
Dr Cullan Howlett @UQscience wins Ruby Payne-Scott Award for Excellence in Early-Career Research, recognising his work leading to new insights into the ingredients & forces that make up our Universe.
aip.org.au/News/13401467
Announcing a call for applications for a new AAL CEO. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to take on an important leadership role in the Australian astronomy community. For details and a link to the PD, see our website: astronomyaustralia.org.au/blog/news/callโฆ