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Weather and climate modelling powers up at ANU
Future weather and climate predictions have been given a major boost with the launch of a new national research facility worth $7…
Nanoparticles control light like road signs direct traffic
Physicists at The Australian National University (ANU) have developed tiny translucent slides capable of producing two very…
Scientists discover rapidly growing black hole
The fastest-growing black hole of the last nine billion years has been discovered by an international team led by astronomers…
Hi-tech nest boxes to help greater gliders
The humble wildlife nest box has been given a hi-tech overhaul to help greater gliders severely impacted by Australia's bushfire…
Ancient DNA unearths cultural “explosion" in the Pacific
DNA analysis of ancient human remains has shed new light on an "explosion" of intermixing cultures and genetics in an island…
The “glass obstacle course” facing women in marine science
Major change is needed to counteract the lack of gender equality in marine science, according to new research from The Australian…
Wild animals evolving much faster than previously thought
The raw material for evolution is much more abundant in wild animals than we previously believed, according to new research…
Perplexing fish-like fossil finally classified
For the first time since its discovery 130 years ago, one of the most mysterious fossil vertebrates has finally been classified,…
Indigenous students reach for the stars
First Nations high school students are getting an 'out of this world' astronomy experience, thanks to a new hands-on program at…
Watershed moment for Murray-Darling with major new funding
ANU researchers will help develop a more productive, resilient and sustainable Murray-Darling Basin as part of a new partnership…
Scientists smash lethal bacteria that acts like a hammer
New research from The Australian National University (ANU) could lead to better treatment options for a rare but very lethal…
Project empowering farming communities in Southern Africa
An innovative project involving researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) that is helping farming communities in…
New Trailblazer hub to help launch Australian space sector
The Australian National University (ANU) will help propel Australia's space manufacturing capabilities and sector in a new…
Major report calls for new tech regulation model
Australia needs a new model to drive better technology regulation, according to a new report launched by The Australian National…
Australia needs to get motoring on clean transport strategy
Australia lacks a clear strategy for transitioning to clean transport options and must urgently adopt one, according to a team…
Tech spin-out to power next-gen autonomous navigation
An ANU spin-out company whose technology will help future moon landings and could one day lead to flying cars has been bought out…
High cost of living top priority for most voters
Almost two-thirds of Australians say reducing the cost of living should be the next federal government's top priority, according…
Tasmania goes net carbon negative by reducing logging
Tasmania has become one of the first jurisdictions in the world to reduce their carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions and increase…
Venus and Jupiter to get hearts racing with celestial "kiss"
Early risers are in for a celestial treat this weekend when four planets in our solar system align in the sky, culminating…
Spinning stars shed new light on strange galactic signal
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have found an alternative explanation for a mysterious gamma-ray…
