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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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Logging
Monday, 05 Aug 2024
  • Analysis and opinion

New research has found ongoing logging in NSW affects the habitat of at least 150 species considered at risk of extinction, due mostly to historical deforestation and degradation.

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A smiling woman leaning against a football table game
Monday, 05 Aug 2024
  • News

When Dr Lara Gillan visited Questacon as a child, she was too scared to drop into the infamous free fall. Now she’s conquering her fears by doing something “even more terrifying”. She's performing at Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition at Questacon this National Science Week.

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anu2
Thursday, 01 Aug 2024
  • News

ANU researchers have received funding to investigate topics ranging from biodiversity impacts to aluminium.

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Waves in Antarctica
Wednesday, 31 Jul 2024
  • Analysis and opinion

This new paper summarises the present state of understanding of the Southern Ocean, how it is changing, and where the knowledge gaps lie.

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Professor Thomas Preiss in a lab at the John Curtin School of Medical Research.
Wednesday, 31 Jul 2024
  • Research story

JCSMR researchers have received a $4 million boost thanks to the Australian Government’s MRFF National Critical Infrastructure Initiative.

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Sarah Mann sits outside on a park bench.
Monday, 29 Jul 2024
  • Research story

Sarah Mann has experienced first-hand the way opera singing can impact people.

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Sasanan Trakansuebkul with her arms in the air celebrating her 3 minute thesis win.
Friday, 26 Jul 2024
  • News

Sasanan Trakansuebkul and Rakshanya Sekar were the winner and runner-up of the 3-minute thesis.

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Galah
Wednesday, 24 Jul 2024
  • Analysis and opinion

While it’s already too late to repair some of the damage caused by climate change, ANU researchers still believe in a sustainable future.

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Australian landscape with gum trees
Wednesday, 24 Jul 2024
  • Analysis and opinion

The condition of Australia’s environment continues to decline. Many Australians wonder if it’s possible to reverse this depressing trajectory – and our landmark assessment released today shows the answer is yes.

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