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ANU announces new Defence Institute
A new institute has been launched at The Australian National University (ANU) to provide a coordinated approach to Defence engagement.
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Are you smarter than a Neanderthal?
Pop culture depictions of Neanderthals largely involve grunting, ape-like pre-humans carrying around a club.
Eboni Westbury wants to…
Yes, Australia’s environment is on a depressing path – but $7 billion a year would transform it
The condition of Australia’s environment continues to decline. Many Australians wonder if it’s possible to reverse this depressing trajectory – and…
Link found between kneecap shape and debilitating joint disease
The shape of a person’s kneecap could be an indicator of whether they’re more at risk of developing osteoarthritis, according to a new study from The…
How do climate experts feel about the future? We asked them
While it’s already too late to repair some of the damage caused by climate change, ANU researchers still believe in a sustainable future.
DNA structure could hold key to our memory
A specific type of DNA structure could hold the key to regulating our memory, a new study from The Australian National University (ANU) has shown.
Better dams offer major benefits to farmers and livestock
Managing the water quality of farm dams is critical to the health of livestock as well as boosting crop production, according to new research from…
Meet the ANU graduate scooping out climate-friendly sweet treats
When Maddi Easterbrook graduated with a law degree from The Australian National University (ANU), creating her own business that championed the…
New alliance to drive Indigenous economic empowerment
A new alliance of committed Indigenous people, together with The Australian National University (ANU), will work to establish comprehensive economic…
How Chloe’s PhD partners with industry for plastic solutions
PhD candidate Chloe Gomez is working with industry partner Samsara Eco to push boundaries in infinite plastic recycling.
Group therapy research provides the ‘magic’ touch
How the Statistical Support Network (SSN) supported complex statistical analyses of data collected in therapy groups.
Ancient DNA study sheds new light on dingo ancestry
Analysis of ancient dingo DNA shows the genetic diversity of modern-day dingo populations was in place long before domestic dogs were introduced into…
Kids need better tech education to thrive in a digital world
Teachers are struggling to equip Australian school kids with the digital skills they need for the future, warns a new report from The Australian…
AI model to improve patient response to cancer therapy
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can help to select the most suitable treatment for cancer patients has been developed by researchers at…
Why is no one talking about Brexit anymore?
It’s a truism among British commentators that the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) has been a disaster. From falling trade…
Should we tax the rich? Research says yes
Imagine a world where billionaires pay their fair share of taxes.
While this utopian vision may seem far-fetched, new research from…
Injuries of the moral kind
For many of us, confronting images of exhausted and distressed frontline workers during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic remain seared into our…
Australia joins international scientific program investigating Earth
Australian scientists now have access to a more complete understanding of our planet, as Australia becomes a member of the International Continental…