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Walk through science and art in Ghost Trees at the NFSA

An immersive marrying of art, science and data, Ghost Trees can be experienced at the National Film and Sound Archive until 8 September.

Geeks bearing gifts: ANU invents Trojan horse to stop malaria

A new ‘Trojan horse’ method involving cholesterol could lead to more effective treatments for deadly diseases caused by parasites.

ANU: Neanderthals in the Pyrénées

A site in Spain challenges widespread beliefs that Neanderthals only hunted large animals, according to an ANU researcher.

Dr Bjorn Sturmberg named ACT Scientist of the Year

Clean energy technology scientist Dr Bjorn Sturmberg has received the 2024 ACT Emerging Scientist of the Year Award.

Exploration, imagination & conservation are all tied up in National Science Week

Science is all around us and National Science Week, 10-18 August is a time to celebrate all the wonders of the field.

ANU captures blue movie of blue whales

Fyshwick may want to order some video copies of the intimate private lives of blue whales, which have been revealed for the first time by the Australian National University.  This footage isn’t X-rated...

Beauty, nature and science become one at National Archives

The Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize lands at the National Archives of Australia with locals invited to experience the wonders of nature.

Elephants call each other by unique names, study finds

Research shows African elephants call each other and respond to individual names, something few wild animals do.

Thirsty work for ANU to solve the world’s water security problem

Wars will soon be fought over water, not oil or territorial disputes. This is not far-fetched fiction, this is a United Nations projection. After analysing water availability and future projects, the forecast...

Size does matter – at least in the animal kingdom

Forget trying to establish what dark matter is, Canberra academics have answered the all-important question – does size matter – and it appears the male obsession is justified. When it comes to...

How the proboscis monkey got its nose

Researchers from the Australian National University have explained why male proboscis monkeys have larger and “enhanced” nasal structures.

ANU unveils AI breakthrough for brain tumours

Researchers at the Australian National University have developed a new AI tool to more quickly and accurately classify brain tumours.

Canberra author highlights creatures of the Ice Age

Local author Bronwyn Saunders shines the light on one an overlooked Ancient Australian creatures in Diprotodon: A Megafauna Journey.

ANU scientists discover cause of psoriasis

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

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.

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.

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