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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…
Group therapy research provides the ‘magic’ touch
How the Statistical Support Network (SSN) supported complex statistical analyses of data collected in therapy groups.
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.
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…
Coevolution a driving force behind biodiversity on Earth
Coevolution is a driving force behind generating biodiversity on Earth, explaining why there are millions of different species, according to a new…
ANU desalination breakthrough to bolster global water security as planet warms
A simpler and more cost-efficient method for removing salt from seawater using heat, developed by scientists from The Australian National University…
More cases of advanced breast cancer since COVID-19, study shows
An increase in cases of advanced breast cancer has been linked to breast screening service shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study from…
Dr Jilda Andrews is reimagining the future of museums
When Dr Jilda Andrews first stepped into a museum collection storeroom 26 years ago, little did she know the secrets the objects nestled within would…
Bigger is better: male proboscis monkeys’ enhanced noses evolved to attract mates
When it comes to the animal kingdom, bigger is better. Well, at least for proboscis monkeys, famously known for their long, large and droopy noses.…