After 'catastrophic' early-career mistake, this astrophysicist won top science prize
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Swinburne University's Matthew Bailes has been recognised for his role in discovering fast radio bursts, which are now used by scientists to learn about the Universe.

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Swinburne University of Technology astrophysicist Matthew Bailes has won the 2024 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science.

He was recognised for his work in discovering fast radio bursts with colleagues Duncan Lorimer and Maura McLaughlin.

Professor Bailes now leads the OzGrav centre to coordinate Australia’s research into gravitational wave science.