The unexpected poetry of PhD acknowledgements

In this, the most unscientific part of a PhD submission, you see how the science is done, and what drives a scientist.

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The unexpected poetry of PhD acknowledgements
Thu, 11 Jul 2024

We read hundreds and hundreds of PhD acknowledgements. What we found was a kind of poetry in the science.

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Wed, 10 Jul 2024

ANU physicists are giving the Sydney Harbour Bridge a laser-based facelift so it can stand proud for future generations.

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Tue, 09 Jul 2024

Emeritus Professor Will Steffen has been remembered as a “giant” of climate science at the inaugural lecture held in his name at ANU.

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