Let’s applaud our non-sporting heroes, too

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When I was a boy as well as sporting heroes I had science heroes. People like Newton, Darwin, Curie, Fleming and Jenner who saw the significance of consequences and events well beyond our normal comprehension. I learnt how Australian scientists were encouraged to contribute to our growing pool of knowledge through the CSIRO, a world recognised organisation that fostered an environment of curiosity and enquiry. I learnt a new word “serendipity” and how sometimes an unexpected benefit can arise from the fertile world of investigation. I