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Pacific cities predate European influence, ANU reveals

The first cities in the Pacific were established much earlier than previously thought, long before European colonisation, according to ANU.

ANU leads national consultation on security

The National Security College at ANU will lead a whole-of-nation consultation on Australians’ views on national security.

ANU: Forest regeneration projects ‘over-credited and failing’

Forest regeneration projects have negligible impact on woody vegetation cover and carbon sequestration, ANU researchers found.

ANU scientists discover cause of psoriasis

ANU scientists have discovered the gene mutation that causes the skin disease psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

ACT Justice Housing Program fills gap

The ACT Government’s Justice Housing Program (JHP) provides accommodation for offenders, but can be improved, an ANU report found.

ANU institute for First Nations gender justice

The Australian National University has established the Wiyi Yani U Thangani First Nations Gender Justice Institute.

Australia’s Environment Report: ‘2023 was a climate rollercoaster’

2023 was a “year of opposites” for Australia’s environment, but overall conditions remain stable, the ANU says.

Earth’s hidden flip: ANU finds unprecedented tectonic movement

ANU researchers discovered conclusive proof that a tectonic plate had flipped over, revealing mechanisms behind rare and deep earthquakes.

ANU chemist receives Snow fellowship

Professor Lara Malins from the ANU Research School of Chemistry is one of two new Snow Medical Research Fellows for 2024

Young Australians overestimate vaping among peers: ANU

E-cigarette use is seen as widespread, common and normal among young Australians even though hard data indicate that the clear majority of teens have not vaped, a first-of-its-kind study from The Australian National University (ANU) shows.   

Kangaroo Time: ANU biologist Dances his PhD to stardom

One of the world's leading researchers in kangaroo behaviour has won the 2024 global Dance Your PhD contest.

The science behind Leap Day, 29 February

Far from a random phenomenon, the regular rotation of 29 February into our calendar every four years – with some exceptions! – is based on calculations developed centuries ago. Dr Brad Tucker. astrophysicist at the ANU, explains the science behind the leap year.

ANU professor is one of Australia’s best science teachers

Professor Alexander Maier, from the ANU Research School of Biology, won the science category in the 2023 Awards for Teaching Excellence.

One mouse, three mice: ANU discovers new species

Researchers from the Australian National University have discovered that the delicate mouse, a native mammal, is three distinct species.

ANU discovers fastest-growing black hole ever

The black hole is 17 billion times more massive than our sun, and the fastest-growing black hole ever recorded.

ANU: Island-dwelling birds face higher risk of extinction

Australia has more than 750 native bird species. But many of them face an uncertain future, ANU scientists say.

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