Eureka science prizes: Justin Yerbury wins research honour for work on motor neurone disease

Biosecurity expert, recycling pioneer and nanomaterials engineer among other Australian scientists recognised with awards

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A motor neurone disease researcher living with the disease, a nanomaterials engineer and a recycling pioneer were among those awarded Eureka prizes at the Australian Museum on Wednesday night.

Established in 1990, the Eureka prizes recognise the work of Australian scientists and science communicators.

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