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Four academics, including Dr Tristan Reekie from the Research School of Chemistry, have been recognised with prestigious ACT Young Tall Poppy Science Awards.
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News | 3 Sep 2020
Mammoth collision of `impossible’ black holes detected
The most massive black hole collision ever detected has been directly observed by the LIGO and VIRGO Scientific Collaboration, which includes scientists from ANU.
News | 3 Sep 2020
Australia is leading the world in deploying renewable energy
Australia continues to lAustralia continues to lead the world in the per capita roll out of energy generated by solar and wind, resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions and falling electricity prices, according to a new analysis fromead the world in the per capita roll out of energy generated by solar and wind, resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions and falling electricity prices, according to a new analysis from ANU.
News | 25 Aug 2020
Ancient star explosions revealed in the deep sea
A mystery surrounding the space around our solar system is unfolding thanks to evidence of supernovae found in deep-sea sediments.
News | 21 Aug 2020
meriSTEM helps ensure the flow of Australian science grads
This year, over 1,000 senior high school students across the country are getting crash courses in the sciences straight from leading experts using meriSTEM, an initiative of The Australian National University (ANU).
News | 28 Jul 2020
Researchers develop tiny but tough lasers
An international team of scientists led by ANU researchers has developed a new robust type of light technology that could lead to cheaper and faster devices.
Research story | 20 Jul 2020
ANU researchers set new solar-to-hydrogen efficiency record
Researchers at The Australian National University have achieved a new efficiency record for hydrogen cells that can convert water into hydrogen.
News | 16 Jul 2020
Next-generation navigation technology developed in Australia
Australian researchers and industry partners are joining forces to develop, design and manufacture the next-generation of optical gyroscopes for high-precision autonomous navigation in a new $8.7 million project.
Academic profile | 6 Jul 2020
Can physics explain our experience of ‘corona time’?
You might have heard that it’s July now. The year is, apparently, already half over. But how can this be possible? We turn to Dr Peter Riggs for answers.
Research story | 26 Jun 2020
From spy thrillers to laser beams: quantum encryption is coming
In search of an unbreakable code, ANU researchers are looking to the realm of quantum physics. And: laser beams.
News | 24 Jun 2020
Black hole swallows much smaller mysterious object
A black hole around 23 times the size of the Sun has swallowed a mysterious, much smaller astrophysical object.
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