November 2024 - Science Policy
Government policies are plans and guidelines that inform and direct actions on topics such as the environment, health, and infrastructure. Effective policies are informed by evidence, after consideration and weighting of relevant data, while also being responsive to new findings. In this edition, we look at the intersection of science & policy, particularly how evidence-based approaches lead to more effective and adaptable decision making.
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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.