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Find out about the latest news, announcements and stories about science at ANU.
Doughnut-shaped region found inside Earth’s core deepens understanding of planet’s magnetic field
A doughnut-shaped region thousands of kilometres beneath our feet within Earth’s liquid core has been discovered by ANU scientists, providing new clues about the dynamics of our planet’s magnetic field.
Read the articleScientists at ANU have designed a new nano material, opening the door to technology that protects astronauts in space from harmful radiation.
When I was growing up, it was difficult for me to choose a study path that wasn’t defined by my parents.
I know a guy who is really good at his job. His job—or maybe it’s more like his life’s mission—is to never pay for food.
As a kid growing up in New Zealand, Jackson Dowie was fascinated by nuclear physics, like his Kiwi predecessor Ernest Rutherford.
New research from ANU shows when it comes to percussion, the palm cockatoo is the animal kingdom’s match for Ringo Starr or Phil Collins.
Scientists say disrupting the ability of insects to smell the scent of food and potential mates may offer a way to protect humans from deadly diseases.
For her PhD project, Wenjie Yang has asked her supervisor for a lot of gold.
A research team led by ANU has found a new way to help plants better survive drought by enhancing their natural ability to preserve water.
Scientists from ANU have combined biological data with climate data to provide a clearer understanding of what causes coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef.