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Perplexing fish-like fossil finally classified
For the first time since its discovery 130 years ago, one of the most mysterious fossil vertebrates has finally been classified,…
Indigenous students reach for the stars
First Nations high school students are getting an 'out of this world' astronomy experience, thanks to a new hands-on program at…
Watershed moment for Murray-Darling with major new funding
ANU researchers will help develop a more productive, resilient and sustainable Murray-Darling Basin as part of a new partnership…
Scientists smash lethal bacteria that acts like a hammer
New research from The Australian National University (ANU) could lead to better treatment options for a rare but very lethal…
Project empowering farming communities in Southern Africa
An innovative project involving researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) that is helping farming communities in…
New Trailblazer hub to help launch Australian space sector
The Australian National University (ANU) will help propel Australia's space manufacturing capabilities and sector in a new…
Major report calls for new tech regulation model
Australia needs a new model to drive better technology regulation, according to a new report launched by The Australian National…
Australia needs to get motoring on clean transport strategy
Australia lacks a clear strategy for transitioning to clean transport options and must urgently adopt one, according to a team…
Tech spin-out to power next-gen autonomous navigation
An ANU spin-out company whose technology will help future moon landings and could one day lead to flying cars has been bought out…
High cost of living top priority for most voters
Almost two-thirds of Australians say reducing the cost of living should be the next federal government's top priority, according…
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…
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…
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…
ANU random numbers go global
ANU launches world's most popular online random number generator powering research simulations and gaming, and inspiring…
ANU-backed Instaclustr goes global with US acquisition
A Canberra-based company incubated at The Australian National University (ANU) is set to be acquired by one of the world's…
Australia has a critical role in tackling climate change
The world has every chance to cut emissions deeply and Australia is critical to the global effort, say leading authors from The…
Magma makes marsquakes rock Red Planet
Volcanic activity beneath the surface of Mars could be responsible for triggering repetitive marsquakes, which are similar to…
New kit to deliver better tech policy
ANU, Prime Minister and Cabinet and Tech Council of Australia partner on tech policy design. The…
Australia’s environment rebounds after record heat and fire
Lower temperatures and good rainfall, in part due to La Niña, have helped Australia's environment strongly recover following…
