By Luntz, Stephen Dr Peter Pockley, who pioneered science media in Australia (ABC, 1964) and has contributed to Australasian Science and its predecessor Search since their inception, has been recognised by Purdue University in Indiana, USA, as one of a select international group of Science Journalism Laureates (2007).

By Williams, Robyn Robyn Williams laments the loss of talent and lack of fresh blood in science journalism. When Dr Karl Kruszelnicki becomes Prime Minister, the number of science communicators in Australia will plunge disastrously. This statement makes three assumptions.

By Luntz, Stephen Laureate Professor Peter Doherty, Australia's most recognisable scientist since sharing the 19% Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine with Prof Rolf Zinkernagel. has joined Australasian Science as Patron.