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ANU spin-out Liquid Instruments secures $70 million to advance AI-driven tech
Canberra-based technology company Liquid Instruments has secured major investment to accelerate the commercialisation of its platform that is reshaping how engineers interact with complex systems.
Increasing JobSeeker is long overdue. Here’s how we could do it, without breaking the budget
In the lead-up to the federal budget, there’s much focus on what the government will do to address cost-of-living pressures for households amid…
Copycat cockatoos learn to adapt from each other
Research led by The Australian National University (ANU) has revealed that wild sulphur-crested cockatoos learn what foods are safe to eat by…
The data mastermind helping detect secret nuclear tests and clean energy minerals
ANU statistician Janice Scealy is harnessing the power of mathematical precision to advance our knowledge of earthquakes and critical minerals.
Why don’t we talk about suicide? ANU researchers are investigating ways to encourage safe disclosure
Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 44, yet many people experiencing suicidal thoughts don’t disclose how they're…
ANU spin-out Liquid Instruments secures $70 million to advance AI-driven tech
Canberra-based technology company Liquid Instruments has secured major investment to accelerate the commercialisation of its platform that is reshaping how engineers interact with complex systems.
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ANU researcher recognised globally for ocean conservation breakthrough
A researcher from The Australian National University (ANU) has been recognised on the global stage for research that could transform how the world protects its oceans – including decisions linked to emerging international agreements on the high seas.
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ANU spin-out Syenta secures $37m in funding to advance next-gen AI chip connectivity
Semiconductor technology company Syenta founded from research at The Australian National University (ANU), has secured major investment to accelerate the commercialisation of its technology that unlocks next-generation AI a system performance.
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ANU researcher wins NHMRC award for global cancer trial
Professor Mark Polizzotto has won an NHMRC award for his global study testing whether a daily tablet could replace chemotherapy for a cancer that kills up to half its patients in Africa.
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Five ANU researchers receive prestigious Australian Academy of Science honorific awards
Five talented researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science for advancing scientific research.
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New research shows men still outnumber women as experts in science news
Expert voices in Australian science news coverage are still more likely to be those of men, according to recent research, despite journalists…
What does disadvantage look like in Australia? New research shows who’s struggling most
The Australian government just released the 2026 report of the Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee.
ANU spin-out Syenta secures $37m in funding to advance next-gen AI chip connectivity
Semiconductor technology company Syenta founded from research at The Australian National University (ANU), has secured major investment to accelerate…
ANU researcher recognised globally for ocean conservation breakthrough
A researcher from The Australian National University (ANU) has been recognised on the global stage for research that could transform how the world…
Should this plant be declared one of the worst weeds in Australia?
You might not have heard of buffel grass, a robust and invasive grass that has spread across tens of thousands of square kilometres of inland…
Deadly heat stress conditions already occurring
Deadly heatwave events are occurring at temperatures and humidity levels previously thought to be survivable, according to a new paper by a team of…
Public confidence in universities higher than many other institutions but has declined
Public confidence in universities has fallen since 2019 but Australians have greater confidence in universities than governments, according to a new…
ANU researcher wins NHMRC award for global cancer trial
Professor Mark Polizzotto has won an NHMRC award for his global study testing whether a daily tablet could replace chemotherapy for a cancer that…
Five ANU researchers receive prestigious Australian Academy of Science honorific awards
Five talented researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science for advancing…
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