Quantum Explained with Australia’s Former Chief Scientist and CSIRO Board Member, Dr Cathy Foley
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Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what a Chief Scientist actually does, or how quantum physics could change your everyday life? In this episode of Emerging Tech Unpacked, host Lucy Lin sits down with Dr Cathy Foley, physicist, board member at CSIRO, and Australia’s former Chief Scientist, to unpack how “science for humanity” drives everything from national policy to quantum innovation. Cathy shares how she went from a curious kid who loved science to becoming Australia’s Chief Scienti...
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