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Women could hold keys to election win
Women could hold the keys to the Lodge and election victory this Saturday, with new analysis from The Australian…
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…
Most female candidates contesting unwinnable seats
Just two-in-10 female candidates from Australia's major parties are contesting winnable seats in the 2022 federal election, 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…
ANU immunologist elected to the Royal Society
Leading immunologist Professor Carola Vinuesa from The Australian National University (ANU) has been newly elected as a Fellow of…
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…
Unpacking Solomon Islands’ security pact with China
The tide is turning on the security of Solomon Islands after its Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare signed a security pact with…
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…
Men work out on time borrowed from women
Men appear to "borrow" free time from their female partners to keep up their exercise but women don't get the same time in return…
Scientists closer to outsmarting malaria parasites
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have discovered why malaria parasites are vulnerable to some drug…
VC's update – 50th anniversary of computing
Hello everyone, Well, we've had our first frosts for the year this week and I think I'll be composting the tomatoes and…
New tool to calculate the value of breastfeeding
A simple new tool developed by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) will tally the volume and monetary value…
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…
Campaigning in an era of conspiracy
Election campaigns are full of promises, 'gotchas', attacks, and evasions. Getting elected seems to require the right mix of…
Shadow Board flags interest rate rise
For the first time since November 2020, the RBA Shadow Board at The Australian National University (ANU) has voted in favour of a…
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…
Lupus-causing gene paves way for new and tailored treatments
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have identified a gene called TLR7 that, when over-activated, is…
VC’s update – Melbourne trip and community forums
Hello everyone, I hope everyone had an enjoyable break and a nice rest over the four-day weekend. I ate too much…