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World’s first room-temp quantum computer set for release
The world's first room-temperature quantum computer is in the final stages of development and is set to be installed at the…
Glock ghost guns up for grabs on the dark web
Australians have access to a wide variety of untraceable 'ghost guns' online along with a significant market of 3D printed weapon…
First Nations left behind in cervical cancer elimination
Australia is on track to become one of the first countries to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem, but …
Lost song spells trouble for endangered songbird
The critically endangered regent honeyeater is losing its "song culture" due to the bird's rapidly declining population,…
Scientists show drought-tolerant crops need skin in the game
The Holy Grail of crops that can survive long heat waves and drought may be a step closer with scientists finding a way to…
Powerhouse of the public service joins ANU
Australia's public sector and universities must continue to work together to safely steer the nation through the COVID-19…
Net zero by 2050 only possible if renewables ramp up: expert
Australia will not achieve net zero emissions until well after 2050 at the rate emissions are declining, experts from The…
Tiny med tech that will save lives to be made in Australia
WearOptimo's life-saving Microwearable sensor technology heads into production, with $30 million deal. A revolutionary…
VC's Update - workloads and capital expenditure
Hello everyone, A lot is happening right now, so I thought it would be good to try to catch everyone up with the news…
Shining stars of science honoured with Academy awards
Three researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) who've changed the way we see the world have been…
New natural answers for killer allergies
Researchers have discovered a function in the immune system that could hold the key to treating allergic conditions like asthma…
Social connectedness: from research to homework during COVID
Most people would agree that our social connections, such as friendships and relationships, are important for our wellbeing; but…
Biographies celebrate champions of 20th century change
From organisers of ethnic clubs to gay activists and campaigners against violence to women, prominent Australians who gave a…
Remarkable achievements from our very own ANU Academics
In perfectly coincidental timing around International Women's Day, three female ANU lecturers have been recognised with 2021…
Continuing Susan’s legacy
The University's flagship International Women's Day (IWD) event will now honour one of our community's greatest gender and age…
Hesitant about the vaccine?
Vaccine mythbusting, brought to you by Professor Tracy Smart, our Public Health Lead, and Professor David…
Darknet takedowns disrupt drugs markets
Dark web takedowns by cross-border law enforcement operations have a significant impact on the availability of opioids, in…
Bat study turns evolutionary history on its ear
An international team studying the development of bats has helped answer a decades-old question,…
VC's update – International Women's Day
Hello everyone Today we celebrated International Women's Day in Kambri with a panel discussion led by Honorary Associate…
The fatal chink in malaria parasite’s armour
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have exposed a fatal flaw in the deadly parasite that causes malaria -…