If you look at the list of ANU College of Science and Medicine research projects receiving funding in the 2020 round of ARC Discovery Grants, something stands out.

In 1968, blood samples collected from Galiwin'ku in Arnhem Land were sent to ANU for research. They are now being returned to their island home.

Five years ago, an ANU biologist proved that most female songbirds sing, but it’s a finding that many people are struggling to accept.

How can doctors be helped to perform their most dreaded task?

What’s it like to be studied by researchers for your entire life – including in your own home?

Rajika Kuruwita is an astronomer. Her PhD is on a subject which very much exists IRL but is actually best known from fiction, so that’s where she always starts.