Men work out on time borrowed from women
Men appear to "borrow" free time from their female partners to keep up their exercise but women don't get the same time in return…
Scientists closer to outsmarting malaria parasites
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have discovered why malaria parasites are vulnerable to some drug…
VC's update – 50th anniversary of computing
Hello everyone, Well, we've had our first frosts for the year this week and I think I'll be composting the tomatoes and…
New tool to calculate the value of breastfeeding
A simple new tool developed by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) will tally the volume and monetary value…
Campaigning in an era of conspiracy
Election campaigns are full of promises, 'gotchas', attacks, and evasions. Getting elected seems to require the right mix of…
Tasmania goes net carbon negative by reducing logging
Tasmania has become one of the first jurisdictions in the world to reduce their carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions and increase…
Shadow Board flags interest rate rise
For the first time since November 2020, the RBA Shadow Board at The Australian National University (ANU) has voted in favour of a…
Venus and Jupiter to get hearts racing with celestial "kiss"
Early risers are in for a celestial treat this weekend when four planets in our solar system align in the sky, culminating…
Spinning stars shed new light on strange galactic signal
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have found an alternative explanation for a mysterious gamma-ray…
Lupus-causing gene paves way for new and tailored treatments
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have identified a gene called TLR7 that, when over-activated, is…
Heads or Tails? ANU mathematician breaks down the odds
With punters preparing to mark Anzac Day with a game of two-up, a mathematician from The Australian National University (ANU…
Discovery sheds light on why Pacific islands were colonised
The discovery of pottery from the ancient Lapita culture by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) has shed new…
Indigenous music residency at ANU set to “ignite your fire”
An intensive music residency at The Australian National University (ANU) will help Indigenous musicians, audio engineers,…
Logging "amplified" severity of Black Summer bushfires
An analysis of the fire footprint of the 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires has found logging elevated the risk of high-severity…
Come in Spinner: two-up’s unusual language explained
Why is the wooden paddle used to toss the coins in two-up called a kip? Why should you be on the lookout for illegal nobs,…
ANU random numbers go global
ANU launches world's most popular online random number generator powering research simulations and gaming, and inspiring…
Bleak outlook for Australian coal exports to China
China's demand for coal imports, including from Australia, will drop significantly by 2025, according to new modelling led by…
Does Bridgerton fall flat as a feminist hit?
When Bridgerton burst onto our screens in late 2020, it brought with it exquisite costumes, elaborate sets, and storylines filled…
Barriers to voting in remote First Nations communities
The rate of voter participation in federal elections by people living in remote Indigenous communities has been lower than the…
Bushfires disproportionately impact Indigenous Australians
First Nations Australians suffered worse impacts from the Black Summer bushfires due to inappropriate planning and unsuitable…