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Two photos. The left photo is of Professor Naomi McClure-Griffith in front of outdoor astronomy facilities. The second photo is of Li Yusen holding a camera outside near the ocean.

National recognition for Australian astronomers innovating how we explore the cosmos

The Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA) honoured six astronomers at its Annual Scientific Meeting in Adelaide this week, including two ANU scientists.

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Thursday, 12 Nov 2015
  • Research story

Have you ever wondered why your laptop computer works well for a few years, but then starts to give up the ghost?

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Thursday, 12 Nov 2015
  • Research story

Astronomers have discovered the oldest known stars, dating from before the Milky Way Galaxy formed, when the Universe was just 300 million years old.

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Tuesday, 10 Nov 2015

Life sciences at The Australian National University (ANU) is in excellent health according to the latest rankings from Times Higher Education.

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Monday, 09 Nov 2015
  • News

ANU has won more than $7.4 million for 13 projects in the latest National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding round.

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Friday, 06 Nov 2015
  • News

Two projects involving researchers from ANU have received a slice of US $20 million from the G20 to strengthen global food security by making more energy efficient wheat.

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Friday, 06 Nov 2015
  • News

According to Cosmopolitan, 2015 is the year “the period went public”, with debates over the “tampon tax” grabbing headlines around the world.

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