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A sketch of huts and villagers in an early Tongan village by the ocean with palm trees.
New data reveals impact of contact with Pacific nations »
Pacific Island nations suffered severe depopulation from introduced diseases as a consequence of contact with European vessels, a new study from The Australian...
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First Nations estate can boost Australian agriculture »
A landmark report calls for serious leadership and investment in the agricultural potential of the First Nations estate, especially if governments are serious...
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Scientists step closer to unlocking new leukaemia treatments »
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre have discovered how a type of blood cancer, known as acute...
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Game-changing holographic tech focus of ANU research centre »
A ground-breaking research centre focused on optical technologies, which could create lifelike moving holograms that display straight from your phone screen...
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Food delivery driver on small motorbike. Wearing red jacket and red helmet.
Greed putting food couriers at risk, researchers warn »
Food delivery companies are willing to let vulnerable drivers die and are resisting safety regulations to maintain profits, researchers warn in a major new...
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Magic Glasses a cheap weapon in the battle against infection »
An innovative health education program could help reduce the prevalence of intestinal worms at very little cost, a new study from The Australian National...
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Lockdowns led to lower life satisfaction »
Stricter lockdowns in response to COVID-19 led to higher loss in life satisfaction and worse mental health and wellbeing outcomes, new research from The...
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Outstanding early career researchers receive funding »
Research on how venom shapes biodiversity, changes to the Antarctic ice sheet over time, and the illegal parrot trade are among projects led by early career...
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How healthy are the leaves loved by iconic Aussie folivores? »
With a research focus on factors that influence the distribution and abundance of threatened species, Research Fellow Dr Kara Youngentob says statistics are...
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