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‘Ocean’ of water found deep underground on Mars
An ANU expert has found new clues that point to a secret reservoir of water deep beneath the surface of Mars.
ANU centre to tackle world’s biggest biosecurity challenges
A new training centre housed at ANU will equip the next generation of scientists to tackle some of the world’s biggest biosecurity challenges.
White wine and lorazepam: the ‘innocent’ face of addiction
ANU research shows not all addictions are treated equally by the media. Less stigmatised reporting could save lives.
Stormy waves traversing the Earth’s core provide new hints into future planetary exploration
The detection of energy signals from strong winter storms in the North Atlantic Ocean could enhance understanding of our solar system.
Logging devastated Victoria’s native forests – and new research shows 20% has failed to grow back
New ANU study shows forest regeneration and recovery might not be as simple as we have thought.
Engage polarisation analysers, captain!
Spacecraft could soon carry sophisticated polarisation-sensitive optics, thanks to innovative design that miniaturises optical technology.
Who’s eating publishers’ lunch? The rising costs and shrinking margins of Australian books
How can Australia protect its homegrown publishers?
Cool science to save cute devils: Honours student targets contagious cancer
Recent ANU Honours graduate is racing to understand the fundamentals of Devil Facial Tumour Disease and find a way to stop it.
No news is unbiased but knowing this makes a difference
Understanding where a news outlet stands politically could help us build a clearer, less biased view of the world, research shows.
Power of AI to help tackle genetic diseases
AI-powered protein models combined with genome sequencing technology could help scientists better diagnose and treat genetic diseases.
New fossil evidence suggests ancient echidnas lived in water
A small bone found 30 years ago could change what we know about the evolution of two of Australia’s most unique animals, the echidna and platypus.
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.
Is working from home better than being at the office?
Managers should take a tailored approach to getting more out of employees – whether their staff are working from home while running a load of washing…
PhD Spotlight: Kathy Reid
Building a career in emerging technologies is perhaps typical of a Cybernetic researcher. Kathy Reid, however, chose to study a foreign language…
Fools of love: men fall faster than women, study shows
Men fall in love slightly more often than women, but women obsess about their partner more than men, according to new ANU study.
Young researchers take on a hidden link in gut disease
A team of ANU researchers is investigating what sparks the immune attack that inflames the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
The secret to a lasting relationship? It might be your big ‘we-ness’
When it comes to predicting if your relationship will last, one element can be vital - the strength of your collective identity: your we-ness.
Birds with backpacks released on Phillip Island
Twenty-four bush stone-curlews will be reintroduced to the wild on Phillip Island (Milawul) as part of a landmark project involving ANU researchers.