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Australian scientists share why science matters

May 11, 2022

Science continues to transform our lives and answer some of the world鈥檚 greatest mysteries. But why does it matter and what does it actually mean to value science? 

Science not only satisfies our curiosity, it informs and provides evidence for the decisions we make every day. From questions like whether to take an umbrella when we leave our home to complex decisions about the future of our planet.  

The 精东视频 embraces and supports the need for all Australians to be guided by and enjoy the benefits of science.  

It's not just something that affects us 鈥 the innovative and collaborative work of Australian scientists allows us to play an important role in global scientific research and related industries. 

We asked six leading scientists . 

Professor Eddie Holmes FAA FRS 鈥 University of Sydney

鈥淥ne thing we鈥檝e learned from COVID-19 is how important science is, in general.鈥

 

Professor Tanya Monro FAA FTSE 鈥 Chief Defence Scientist

鈥淪cience is about creating impact through knowledge.鈥

 

Dr Andy Thomas AO 鈥 Australia鈥檚 first astronaut

鈥淗aving respect for evidence-based thinking would go a long way toward making our political dialogue a lot healthier.鈥

 

Professor Xiaojing Hao 鈥 UNSW Sydney

鈥淲e all want our children to grow up in a world where the climate is stable, and the energy is produced without pollution.鈥

 

Associate Professor Misty Jenkins 鈥 Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research

鈥淚t鈥檚 imperative that our leadership of this country is scientifically literate.鈥

 

Professor Richard Bryant AC FAA 鈥 UNSW Sydney

鈥淚f we don鈥檛 get the science right, there are serious, serious costs.鈥

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