National Science Week 13 - 21 August 2022 Find an event at ANU Looking up to the best in physics Professor Mahananda Dasgupta takes us on a tour of a world-class facility Move over science fiction Can advances in quantum physics help solve very practical present-day problems? Read the story Previous Next Study Learn from our world-class researchers, as Australia’s policymakers do. Our expertise and influence extends to our Canberra neighbours, and leaders in government and industry. Bachelor degrees Satisfy your curiosity by studying one of our contemporary undergraduate degrees. Masters degrees Increase your competitive edge with one of our specialised masters degrees. PhD & MPhil Join our vibrant research community and learn from globally recognised academics. Find a degree Unsure what degree is right for you? Spin the Career wheel to explore degrees suited to your interests. Research Two towers of strength: looking up to the best in physics The ANU Research School of Physics is home to the largest and most powerful ion accelerator in Australia, and Professor Mahananda Dasgupta would like its world-class reputation to be better known here at home. Read the article Research areas Astronomy & Astrophysics Biology Chemistry Earth & Marine Sciences Environment & Sustainability Mathematics Physics Science Communication Research projects Search research projects This repository shows a sample of science, health and medicine research at ANU. Visit our research school websites for more detail. News » Wed, 10 Aug 2022 Backyard hens’ eggs contain 40 times more lead on average than shop eggs, research finds Almost one in two hens in our Sydney study had significant lead levels in their blood. Similarly, about half the eggs analysed contained lead at levels that may pose a health concern for consumers. Read the article Tue, 09 Aug 2022 ‘Dream’ discovery could sow crops better equipped to weather the climate change storm Scientists from ANU and James Cook University have identified an "exquisite" natural mechanism that helps plants limit their water loss with little effect on carbon dioxide intake - an essential process for photosynthesis, plant growth and crop yield. Read the article Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15 years of experiments have overturned a major assumption about how thirsty plants actually are In a new paper published in Nature Plants, we report on a natural secret that could ultimately be used to help plants thrive while using less water. Read the article Events » Mon, Aug 15 2022, 6 - 7pm Hidden Mathematics at Work: A Public Lecture Explore the ways in which mathematics is at work in our everyday lives this National Science Week! View the event Wed, Aug 17 2022, 6 - 8pm Electricky! Using electricity for more than just turning on a switch We use electricity all day long, but did you know it can be used for more than just powering our appliances? View the event Thu, Aug 18 2022, 4 - 6:30pm Shock-proof staples: building system resilience for cereal crops Join us for a seminar looking at issues of food security through the lens of the Russian-Ukraine war's impact on global wheat supply. View the event Study » Bachelor degrees Master degrees PhD & MPhil Internships & careers Scholarships Research » Research areas Facilities Field sites Research projects Career support Research schools Research stories Connect » News Events Opinion Student blog Student stories Webinars Reconciliation » Action plan Community engagement Research & innovation University feedback
