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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.

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: Breakthrough in malaria research

A group of immune system cells can fight infectious diseases such as malaria, ANU researchers have discovered.

ANU: Breakthrough in bowel cancer treatment

By activating a protein in the immune system, bowel cancer cells can be kept dormant, ANU scientists believe.

ANU: Variations in Indigenous DNA hold key to tailored treatments

A DNA breakthrough could enable tailored treatments for Indigenous people with diabetes, coronary disease, or cancer.

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