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ANU secures more than $11 million in 2026 ARC DECRA and LIEF grants
Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have been awarded more than $11 million in new funding through the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) and Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) schemes. This investment supports emerging research leaders and strengthens collaborative, cross-disciplinary projects spanning social sciences, public policy, humanities and cultural studies, Indigenous studies, advanced biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, and engineering.
Scientists develop technique to identify malfunctions in our genetic code
An international team of researchers including scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have developed a way to reveal the smallest…
Yes, feral cats and foxes really have driven many Australian mammals to extinction
Millions of years of isolation have shaped Australia’s extraordinary mammal fauna into species unlike anywhere else in the world, from platypus to…
Why are human penises so large? New evolutionary study finds two main reasons
“Size matters” sounds like a tabloid cliché, but for evolutionary biologists the size of the human penis is truly a puzzle.
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Water cycle instability drove global water-related disasters in 2025
Ongoing shifts in the global water cycle amplified floods, droughts and heat extremes in 2025, according to a new report involving an international…
$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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AI has entered the chat
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing every aspect of modern life, and dating is no exception.
Hundreds of iceberg earthquakes detected at the crumbling end of Antarctica’s Doomsday Glacier
Glacial earthquakes are a special type of earthquake generated in cold, icy regions. First discovered in the northern hemisphere more than 20 years…
Hustle, muscle and grift: how the manosphere has grown into a money-making machine
The manosphere is big business today. Once a niche network lurking on the margins of the internet, this diverse community of male supremacist…
Australians rate AI, economic crisis and disinformation as leading security threats
Australians are increasingly concerned about many security threats, especially risks related to artificial intelligence (AI), economic security,…
In 1939, a Royal Commission found burning forests leads to more bushfires. But this cycle of destruction can be stopped
Every year, government workers around Australia start fires in the bush. The idea behind these prescribed burning programs is that removing dry…
Incorrect reporting of ABS data fuelling false claims Australia has a mass migration problem
The misuse of ABS data is generating sensational news headlines that are fuelling misinformation and peddling false narratives on migration in…
New data reveals how Australia’s threatened reptiles and frogs are disappearing – and what we have to do
Australia is home to extraordinary reptiles and frogs, from giant lace monitors to tiny alpine froglets. Over 1,100 reptiles and 250 frog species are…
ANU researchers awarded more than $29 million in ARC Discovery Projects funding
Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have secured more than $29 million in funding through the Australian Research Council (ARC)…
New study charts smarter path to 24/7 renewable power for heavy industry
Heavy industries can achieve 24/7 renewable power through the smart use of solar and battery storage, according to a new study from The Australian…
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