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08
Jun
2023
Scientists discover ‘lost world’ of our earliest ancestors »
The discovery of a “lost world” of creatures that lived 1.6 billion years ago has solved one of the greatest puzzles of early evolution.
25
May
2023
ANU to boost the global hunt for gravitational waves »
A new facility will help scientists detect some of the most extreme events in the universe.
25
May
2023
Lighting up internet cables to help prepare for earthquakes »
A first-of-its kind experiment led by researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) could help make sure communities around the...
24
May
2023
Early migration out of Africa crucial to modern medicine »
Evolutionary changes that helped our ancestors survive the first migration out of Africa could hold important clues for modern medicine.
23
May
2023
Native logging exit boosts Australia’s climate action »
The Victorian government’s announcement that it will exit native forest logging in 2024 is a major win for the climate and economy.
27
Apr
2023
Nanoparticles help scientists zoom in on super small objects »
New ANU nanotechnology could help scientists see cells and individual viruses at 10 times the resolution of today's microscopes.
24
Apr
2023
Aussie prehistoric predator’s last meal revealed »
ANU researchers have used x-rays to learn more about the diet of a prehistoric reptile that lived during the time of the dinosaurs.
28
Mar
2023
La Niña provides a boost for Australia’s environment »
2022 was a good year for Australia's environment, but three big problems remain.
17
Mar
2023
Birth in captivity has lasting impact for native birds »
Starting life in captivity can change the wing shape of birds, hindering their chances of surviving migratory flights when they're released.
16
Mar
2023
Science ‘stars’ recognised with major awards »
ANU recognised for their outstanding contribution to science and career-long achievements by the Australian Academy of Science.
10
Mar
2023
Superb fairy-wrens picky when helping others in distress »
Superb fairy-wrens are more likely to take risks to help members of their close social circle, according to ANU researchers.
23
Feb
2023
New tech could create cheaper and thinner flat screens »
Researchers have developed new technology that could usher in thinner, higher-resolution and more energy efficient flat screens.
22
Feb
2023
Bouncing seismic waves confirm fifth layer in Earth's core »
ANU scientists have confirmed the existence of a fifth layer in Earth's interior, a metallic ball known as the innermost inner core.
10
Feb
2023
Canberra’s superb parrots caught up in housing crisis »
Just half a per cent of the available tree hollows in Canberra’s woodlands are suitable nests for superb parrots.
09
Feb
2023
Victoria’s protection plan for Gliders falls short »
Areas set aside by the Victorian Government as part of plan to conserve 35 threatened species fall well short in their goal to stop the...
08
Feb
2023
ANU solar pioneer wins Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering »
Professor Andrew Blakers, an internationally renowned expert in solar energy, has won the 2023 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.
01
Feb
2023
Disease detectives: a new frontier in genetic mutations »
Move aside Sherlock Holmes - Associate Professor Anselm Enders and an international team have uncovered a new genetic mutation.
31
Jan
2023
Fishing in tandem brings benefits for people and dolphins »
Dolphins and net-casting fishers in Brazil catch more fish by working together, a new study has shown.
25
Jan
2023
How plants can inspire new ways to extract value from waste »
Plants are inspiring new techniques to harvest, recycle and reuse valuable metals, minerals and nutrients from liquid wastes.
13
Jan
2023
New techniques for accurate measurements of tiny objects »
New research led by a team of scientists at The Australian National University (ANU) has outlined a way to achieve more accurate...
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