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Global COVID infections up to six times higher than reported
COVID-19 infection rates in the UK, France and Belgium are much higher than reported and up to 17 times higher in Italy…
Scientists make insta-bling at room temperature
An international team of scientists has defied nature to make diamonds in minutes in a laboratory at room temperature - a process…
Iso picked as ‘typically Aussie’ word of the year
Iso: self-isolation; the act of remaining apart from others as a way to limit the spread of an infectious disease,…
Researcher sets record for quantum chemistry calculation
A researcher from The Australian National University (ANU) has used one of the most powerful supercomputers in the world to…
Japan visit cements strategic ties for Australia
Australia and Japan are expected to reach a defence agreement that entrenches an "elevated strategic relationship" during Prime…
Redressing ‘cult of forgetfulness’ in Australian history
An Aboriginal woman carrying her daughter was instrumental to an 1836 colonial expedition exploring the Darling and…
Doors open for enhancing regional health services
The Australian National University (ANU) and The University of Canberra (UC) has officially opened two new clinical training…
ANU scientist launches children’s book about gravity
A children's story by ANU scientist Dr Niraj Lal about an emu - a flightless bird - running fast enough to 'fly' into Earth's…
Pandemic plan shot in the arm Australia-China relations need
Working together to solve the global health and economic challenges caused by COVID-19 could act as a "circuit breaker" for the…
Rethink needed to stop the spread of hateful material online
Digital platform Reddit's efforts to limit the spread of hateful and misogynistic content is driving users to self-…
New tractor beam has potential to tame lightning
Lightning never strikes twice, so the saying goes, but new technology may allow us to control where it hits the ground, reducing…
COVID cuts billions of dollars and work hours
Working Australians, on average, lost 167 hours of work worth more than $5,000 each and $47 billion to the economy from the…
Sharp decline in mental health for young Australians
COVID-19 is continuing to lead to worsening mental health outcomes for young Australians, with the highest levels of…
Myanmar’s afterthought election
In stark contrast to the jubilant mood for Myanmar's landmark election in 2015, the 2020 election feels like an afterthought,…
The year 2020, when the trade war began
This year is "highly likely" to be remembered as the year the Australia-China trade war began if the Chinese Government slaps…
Discovery triples greater glider species in Australia
Australian scientists have discovered one of Australia's best-loved animals is actually three different species. A team of…
VC's Update - US election and 100th birthday celebrations
Hi everyone, This week I have to start by reflecting on the US election. As a dual citizen (US-Australia), I've been watching…
Music meets AI: Could listening to Bieber be good for you?
An unexpected reaction to a Justin Bieber song has led to new research from The Australian National University…
Leading neuroscientist brings big ideas and leadership
World-leading neuroscientist and King's College President, Professor Sir Edward Byrne AC, will join The Australian National…
Rare 8,000 year old child burial reveals secrets of the dead
ANU Archaeologists have discovered a rare child burial dating back 8,000 years on Alor Island, Indonesia. The one-of-its-kind…