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27
Oct
2021
Farming reboot lays seeds for prosperity in poor regions »
An irrigation re-think in sub-Saharan Africa is improving food security, reducing water waste and lifting people out of poverty.
20
Oct
2021
A billion-year soul-burning puzzle: who made cheilanthanes? »
PhD student Tharika Liyanage is on a quest to solve a molecule mystery that dates back billions of years, writes Lauren Pay.
08
Oct
2021
Deep roots of Australia's geology revealed »
A new study has shown for the first time how Australia’s rich geological history is reflected deep below the Earth’s surface.
07
Oct
2021
Antarctic ice reveals 700 years of environmental impact »
700 years of Māori land burning practices in New Zealand said to be the most likely cause of increased black carbon levels in Antarctic ice.
07
Oct
2021
Smart slides help detect cancer »
Australian researchers have created ‘smart’ microscope slides that can detect breast cancer cells.
28
Sep
2021
Bacteria blasting cancer treatment shows promise »
A low-cost, non-toxic cancer treatment has been developed by researchers at The Australian National University.
21
Sep
2021
Start-up to tackle plastic crisis with “infinite recycling" »
ANU backed company, Samsara, will use "plastic-eating" enzymes to help end plastic pollution.
21
Sep
2021
Collaboration to power Australia's minerals future »
ANU and Curtin University team up to ensure the long-term viability of Australia's mineral industry.
16
Sep
2021
ANU to advance Australia’s sovereign nuclear capabilities »
National university well positioned to develop the future workforce Australia needs in wake of new subs deal.
16
Sep
2021
Astrophysicists solve 'empty sky' gamma-ray mystery »
Star-forming galaxies are responsible for creating gamma-rays that until now had not been associated with a known origin, researchers from...
13
Sep
2021
Ultra-efficient tech to forge sustainable energy future »
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have developed a system to transport data using atomically-thin semiconductors in...
13
Sep
2021
New laser captures energy like noise-cancelling headphones »
ANU physicists have developed extremely powerful microscopic lasers that are even smaller than the wavelength of the light they produce.
13
Sep
2021
Disrupting tech-policy focus of new ANU centre »
New centre to harness the massive potential of digital technologies for Australia's future.
02
Sep
2021
Extraordinary scientists in the running for a Eureka moment »
The finalists for the 2021 Eureka Prizes have been revealed, with three scientists from ANU shortlisted.
02
Sep
2021
Deadwood releasing 10.9 gigatons of carbon every year »
Decaying wood releases around 10.9 gigatons of carbon worldwide every year, according to a new study by an international team of scientists.
31
Aug
2021
Living with giants: the beauty of Victoria’s ash forests »
A new book by Professor David Lindenmayer, The Great Forest, tells the story of Victoria’s mountain ash forests using stunning photography.
30
Aug
2021
Gut instinct could see you fall for COVID misinformation »
People who think based on their first instincts are more likely to believe and share COVID-19 misinformation, according to new research.
26
Aug
2021
ANU spin-out company secures millions in seed funding »
Extra shine for Quantum Brilliance as it secures $13.7 million to develop its synthetic diamond based accelerators.
19
Aug
2021
ANU scientists set new record with bifacial solar cells »
Scientists at The Australian National University have produced a more efficient type of solar cell using laser processing.
16
Aug
2021
Logging increases risk of severe fire »
Logged forests near regional and rural towns and settlements are at increased risk of increased fire severity, new ANU research.
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