Congratulations to five emerging Australian scientists who are the recipients of the Academy's J G Russell Award! 🎉The funding will help with costs involved in experimental research and can be used towards equipment, maintenance and travel. The talented early-career scientists are drawn from diverse fields, including Dr Marcus Giansiracusa whose research @UniMelb is exploring novel applications of Australia's rare-earth mineral resources to make advanced technologies, including quantum computers, more efficient. The future of computing and electronics could be right under our feet! Other awardees: Dr Morgan Li(@Sydney_Uni)—investigating how microplastics move through natural environments and working to increase public awareness about this pollution. Dr Sarah Piper(@MonashUni)—using advanced structural biology techniques to understand how the PAC1 receptor, a crucial protein in cell communication, functions and how its variations affect it. Dr Alexandre Siqueira(@EdithCowanUni)—studying the history of coral reefs to identify factors that supported productive fish populations, aiming to inform current conservation efforts. Dr Laura Williams(@westernsydneyu)—researching the origins and ecological consequences of the diverse eucalypt tree species across Australia using spectroscopic data and vegetation modelling. #EMCR Learn more: science.org.au/news-and-even…