February 2023 - Science Victoria in 2023
With a significant rise in misinformation following the COVID-19 pandemic, the clear, engaging communication of scientific topics for a general audience has never been more important. This month, we present the updated format of Science Victoria as a platform for high-quality science communication. Focussing on STEMM topics important to Victoria, we will bring informed articles, public STEMM events, grant opportunities, content from Inspiring Victoria partners, and more.
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This edition of Science Victoria explores "climate change creep," examining the often-overlooked, incremental impacts of global warming across our state's alpine regions, waterways, and coastal communities. Through expert insights, discover how Victorians are actively researching and adapting to our changing environment in areas ranging from sustainable agriculture and fashion to public health.
From the groundbreaking chemistry of Melbourne’s Nobel Prize-winning Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) to microplastics trapped in extreme ocean depths, researchers across Australia are reshaping how we build, recycle, and re-engineer materials. Dive into the cutting-edge local science driving sustainable agriculture, AI-designed industrial alloys, synchrotron-based polymer research, and bio-plastics generated directly from Victorian food waste.