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ANU: Australia's national university
As the nation’s university, ANU delivers research and scholarship that contributes to advancing Australia and the region. To support this unique mission, the National Institutes Grant (NIG) has been provided by the Australian Government to ANU since its foundation in recognition of the role the University plays as a resource of national significance.
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02
Dec
2020
Swift action needed to help critically endangered parrot »
There could be fewer than 300 swift parrots left in the wild, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU).
Lead researcher Dr George Olah says this is much lower than...
24
Nov
2020
Study reveals true origin of oldest evidence of animals »
Two teams of scientists have resolved a longstanding controversy surrounding the origins of complex life on Earth.
The joint studies found molecular fossils extracted from 635-million-year-old rocks...
20
Nov
2020
Study finds "high level" of COVID vaccine resistance »
Almost three-in-five Australians (58.5 per cent) say they will definitely get a COVID vaccine once it is available, new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU) shows.
But six per cent...
18
Nov
2020
Global COVID infections up to six times higher than reported »
COVID-19 infection rates in the UK, France and Belgium are much higher than reported and up to 17 times higher in Italy, new data shows.
Analysis also shows Australia had the best level of detection...
17
Nov
2020
Researcher sets record for quantum chemistry calculation »
A researcher from The Australian National University (ANU) has used one of the most powerful supercomputers in the world to predict the quantum mechanical properties of large molecular systems with...
17
Nov
2020
Iso picked as ‘typically Aussie’ word of the year »
Iso: self-isolation; the act of remaining apart from others as a way to limit the spread of an infectious disease, especially as a public health measure.
In a year dominated by COVID-19 the...
13
Nov
2020
Historic ‘Satellite Selfie’ captures distinct moment in time »
From marriage proposals, to giant wildlife, blazing red poppies and rallying calls for the power of science, Australia's largest ever selfie has captured some incredible images from the ACT and the...
12
Nov
2020
Pandemic plan shot in the arm Australia-China relations need »
Working together to solve the global health and economic challenges caused by COVID-19 could act as a "circuit breaker" for the failing Australia-China political relationship, a new report argues....
11
Nov
2020
Rethink needed to stop the spread of hateful material online »
Digital platform Reddit's efforts to limit the spread of hateful and misogynistic content is driving users to self-moderated forums where the material can spread largely unchecked, according to new...
10
Nov
2020
Sharp decline in mental health for young Australians »
COVID-19 is continuing to lead to worsening mental health outcomes for young Australians, with the highest levels of psychological distress for 18- to 24-year-olds observed this year, new analysis...
