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‘Exercise in a pill’ for Alzheimer’s patients

ANU researchers have discovered a futuristic molecular therapy that could help patients suffering from neurological diseases.

To the editor: Stefaniak denying climate science

No, Bill Stefaniak, it is not okay to dismiss Greta Thunberg as ‘troubled’ (CW 11 November 2021 p8). Anger is a rational response to the unfolding disaster of climate change.

World’s most powerful telescope closer to unlocking Universe’s secrets

Australian astronomers hunting for Earth-like planets outside our solar system and investigating the dramatic life and death of stars have been given a major boost.

ANU scientists help detect waves in space

Australian scientists testing Einstein's theory of general relativity have discovered a flood of gravitational waves crashing across the universe.

Explore one of the universe’s great mysteries on Dark Matter Day

Scientists from the ACT and across the country will introduce members of the public to dark matter in a Dark Matter Day event this weekend.

Science Week festival looks to the future of food

What will food look like in the years to come? How will we produce it and how can we ensure our plates are sustainable?

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.

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.

ACT Government’s five-year Science Plan for the environment

The ACT Government’s Science Plan sets the agenda for environmental conservation, sustainability, and liveability in the ACT until 2025.

Great Conjunction brings gas giants closest to Earth in centuries

Canberra skywatchers are readying their telescopes for the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, last seen in the Middle Ages.

Henry the Flying emu to teach children about gravity

Move over Isaac Newton! There’s a new gravity expert in town. A new children’s book by a renowned Australian scientist will teach children about the science behind gravity, via the story of...

ANU physicists awarded PM’s science prize

Two physicists from the Australian National University (ANU) have been awarded the 2020 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science for their work in detecting gravitational waves. Professor Susan Scott and Professor David McClelland from...

Canberrans eager to hunt for scientific treasures

On Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August, science-loving teams will disperse across the Capital for the Canberra Science Treasure Hunt, as part of National Science Week (15-23 August), where they will explore...

National Science Week highlights LGBTIQA+ in STEM

Members of the LGBTIQA+ community have been making waves in the STEM fields for several years, and a National Science Week event is looking to highlight that.

Get creative with Shirty Science this week

If you’re ready to combine your love for science and creativity, tune into Shirty Science’s Instagram page during National Science Week (15-23 August).

Geoscientist challenging gender stereotypes in STEM

Antarctic geoscientist Dr Steph McLennan has challenged gender stereotypes and bias in the STEM field since entering the workforce in 2015.

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