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Teeth record the hidden history of your childhood climate and diet

New research shows that teeth contain a week-by-week climatic history of their owner’s childhood.

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A large-eyed mouse on red dirt
Friday, 23 Feb 2024
  • Analysis and opinion

Australia can lay claim to two new native mammal species, discovered as part of collaborative new research published in the journal Molecular Ecology.

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Platelet-red blood cell complex, in which a platelet (arrow) is attached to the surface of a red cell, viewed using scanning electron microscopy (bar length = 1 µm)
Wednesday, 21 Feb 2024
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  • Research story

Researchers at the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) have found a new function of platelets apart from their known role in preventing bleeding and helping us fight off infections.

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A black hole in front of a glowing red mass
Tuesday, 20 Feb 2024
  • News

The fastest-growing black hole ever recorded – devouring the equivalent of one sun every day – has been discovered by researchers at ANU.

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Charlotte and Jeanette Ryan
Monday, 19 Feb 2024
  • News
  • Student profile

Duo on a mission: Meet Jeanette and Charlotte Ryan, a mother-daughter team navigating their career paths at the ANU School of Medicine and Psychology.

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Orange bellied parrot juveniles in a calico bag
Wednesday, 14 Feb 2024
  • News

Australian birds that live on islands are among the species most at risk of extinction, a first-of-its-kind study from The Australian National University has shown.

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Australian landscape with gum trees
Wednesday, 14 Feb 2024
  • Analysis and opinion

A new project seeks to rewrite this period of history – and others – to honour the voices and experiences of Aboriginal people whose contributions to colonial-era expeditions have long been overlooked.

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ANU Swift Society President Mikayla Simpson.
Wednesday, 14 Feb 2024
  • News

The idea that you will remember everything you experience is simply not the case. Here's how you can make strong memories from your favourite concerts.

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Fluffy mammal in a tree
Wednesday, 14 Feb 2024
  • Analysis and opinion

Ecologists were shocked by a recent announcement by New South Wales environment authorities that they believe loosens protections for southern greater gliders in logging areas.

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Associate Professor Krisztina Valter in the anatomy lab at the ANU School of Medicine and Psychology
Tuesday, 13 Feb 2024
  • News

As the new academic year looms on the horizon, we sat down with seasoned lecturer Associate Professor Krisztina Valter from the Australian National University (ANU) College of Science and Medicine who shared her top tips for first-year students gearing up for the exciting journey ahead.

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