What areas of science are top of mind for the Australian Government? Take a look at the Draft National Science and Research Priorities An update for Australia’s national science and research priorities is long overdue. The last set of priorities was released in 2015, with a further statement released in 2017. But the intention at… Continue reading Australia’s National Science and Research Priorities are Getting an Update
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Struggling with science storytelling? Here’s a quick and easy formula for success
The ABT method is a simple way to turn information into a story people will remember.
Updating Australia’s Critical Minerals List
What could drive more changes to the list so soon? And what will these changes mean for Australian SME’s and innovators? We’ve been waiting since July, and now it’s almost time for the updated Australian Critical Minerals list to be released. As I pointed out in a previous post, it’s not unusual for these lists… Continue reading Updating Australia’s Critical Minerals List
Story structure in science writing – Spillover in Suburbia
Plot structure in Olivia Willis’ story on the discovery of the Hendra virus Continuing our look at the narrative structures in great science writing, this time we’re looking at ‘Spillover in Suburbia’, by Olivia Willis, first published as ‘The deadly disease outbreak in sleepy suburbia’ online at ABC News on 5 July 2021 and then… Continue reading Story structure in science writing – Spillover in Suburbia
Story structure in science writing
Plot structure in Lauren Fuge’s ‘Time Travel and Tipping Points’ What is the structure of a great science story? If you’re interested in storytelling, you’ve probably read all about plot structure. And you’ll know that novels and movies follow a series of plot points or story beats to keep the story entertaining all the way… Continue reading Story structure in science writing
Critical minerals lists – why aren’t they all the same?
The global focus on critical minerals is good news for businesses looking to connect with governments and organisations on minerals processing projects. But what counts as critical varies. Critical minerals are everywhere – in our phones and computers, in batteries and semiconductors. They’re in wind turbines and solar panels and are crucial for the transition… Continue reading Critical minerals lists – why aren’t they all the same?