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A medal from the King: ANU plant science legends recognised
In the early hours of one July morning this year, renowned plant scientist Professor Graham Farquhar phoned his long-time colleague and friend Professor Susanne von Caemmerer and (uncharacteristically) insisted that she check her emails.
Ancient lichen paved the way for plants and animals to thrive on Earth
Lichens were already widespread over 410 million years ago, according to a new international study which identifies a fossil from Brazil as one of…
Radio GAGA: Australian astronomers tune in to the Galaxy’s hidden gas
Astronomers from The Australian National University (ANU) have revealed how the Milky Way’s hidden gas moves through space, by using the joint power…
The languages you speak can shape your study abroad experience: ANU Research
Before Covid-19 disrupted international travel, nearly 60,000 Australian students were participating annually in Study Abroad programs, with the…
Through a lifetime of deep listening, Nicholas Evans has reshaped the global study of languages
From the language-rich shores of northern Australia and Western Arnhem Land, to the southern lowlands of Papua New Guinea, Distinguished Professor…
$18 million in federal funding to turbocharge ANU research
17 ANU researchers have been successful in recent Australian Research Council (ARC) funding rounds.
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From field to future: industry placements power the next generation of crop scientists
Reshma Roy’s quest to transform carinata, an overlooked cousin of canola, into Australia’s next sustainable wonder crop is not just advancing agricultural research. It’s also showing how placements and partnerships can help cultivate the next generation of research talent.
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Breaking barriers: Professor Samantha Bennett recognised for championing under-represented students
ANU Professor Samantha Bennett has won the 2025 ACGR Award for Excellence in Graduate Research Leadership.
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ANU trailblazers celebrated by Australian Academy of Science
Four ANU scientists have been recognised with prestigious honorific awards from the Australian Academy of Science.
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Enabling impact at ANU: Professor Lachlan Blackhall
Professor Lachlan Blackhall has always wanted to build things that change the world.
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ANU research reveals the countries most at risk from superbugs
The threat posed by superbugs to travellers from countries around the globe has been revealed in a new study from The Australian National University…
Traffic vibrations help scientists dig deep into Lake George’s seismic past
Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have analysed signals generated by the vibrations of traffic along the Federal Highway to…
ANU team create record-breaking solar cells
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have achieved a major breakthrough in solar energy research, setting a new efficiency…
Australia’s rainforests first to switch from carbon sink to source
The trunks and branches of trees in Australia’s tropical rainforests – also known as woody biomass – have become a net source of carbon dioxide to…
More than half of long COVID patients still showing symptoms after six months
A new study of Australians suffering from long COVID found 58.7 per cent still had persistent symptoms six months after their initial infection,…
New Australian fossil fuel site will have major impact on people and the planet
A new fossil fuel site approved for development off Western Australia’s coast is estimated to contribute 876 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2)…
Nature inspires ANU tech to help recover trillions of dollars in critical resources
An advanced filtration system inspired by nature that can recover untapped critical resources such as copper and lithium from mining waste is being…
Lessons from ‘Dutch Robodebt’ - Restitution means little without reform
ANU expert Jacob Priergaard's recent comparison of the Australian and Dutch responses to illegal policymaking exposes lack of integrity, Patrick…
Low-cost drug shows promise for patients with life-threatening respiratory infections
A widely available and affordable drug has shown to be effective in treating seriously ill COVID-19 patients, according to a new study from The…
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