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ANU-led night-vision breakthrough makes the invisible visible

The new prototype tech, based on nanoscale crystals, could be used for defence as well as day-to-day uses, making it safer to drive or walk home after dark.

The elements reign supreme at CSO Classic Afternoon

The elements of earth, wind, air and fire will be explored through four pieces in the upcoming CSO Classic Afternoon.

New MAVIS space telescope to trump Hubble

ANU scientists will help construct one of the world’s most powerful ground-based telescopes that promises to see further and clearer than the Hubble Space Telescope and unlock mysteries of the early Universe.

Cash rate should stay on hold for next 12 months: RBA Shadow Board

The official cash rate should remain at a historic low of 0.1% for at least one year, according to The Australian National University’s RBA Shadow Board.

Total lunar eclipse set to turn full moon red tonight

A spectacular lunar eclipse is set to turn the full moon red this Wednesday night 26 May when a Super Blood Moon will grace the sky.

ANU commits to negative carbon emissions by 2030

In an Australian first, the Australian National University has committed to achieving ‘below zero’ carbon emissions by the year 2030.

Confidence in government declines among voters

Views on sexual assault and harassment in the workplace have influenced “a very large decline in confidence in Federal Government among Australian voters”, new analysis from The Australian National University shows.

Employment post-JobSeeker remains steady according to ANU analysis

Employment and hours worked have remained steady, despite the ongoing pandemic and the scaling back of JobSeeker, a new analysis shows.

Meteor shower from Halley’s Comet to light up the sky

Australians will be treated to a spectacular meteor shower with streaking lights of shooting stars on display from early morning this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting.

Once in a pink moon: tonight’s pink supermoon explained

The internet has been abuzz over the last week about the impending pink supermoon that will be visible across Australia tonight, 27 April.

Lucy Sugerman and Reverend Bones to play ANU

Two of Canberra’s foremost singer-songwriters, Lucy Sugerman and Reverend Bones, are playing a gig at Kambri later this month.

ANU deficit better than expected, Vice-Chancellor announces

The Australian National University (ANU) recorded a $162.4 million operating deficit in 2020, “the hardest 12-month period in our 75-year history”, Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt told staff and students today, Friday 23 April.

Young women more reluctant to have COVID-19 vaccination

ung women aged 18–24 years have shown to be the most reluctant demographic in Australia to get vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a new study released today by the Australian National University.

ANU study: Indigenous women left behind in cervical cancer elimination

Australia is tracking to become one of the first countries to eliminate cervical cancer, but Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women will miss out unless we act urgently to change this, according to a new study.

Scientists show drought-tolerant crops need skin in the game

Scientists have found a way to precisely measure a plant’s water loss through its skin.

$30 million deal will see tiny med tech made in Australia

The ANU is one of four partners in a new $30 million deal that will see WearOptimo’s potentially life-saving Microwearable sensor technology be made in Australia.

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