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Islands are engines of linguistic diversity, study shows
Islands drive language change and generate language diversity in similar ways to how they drive species diversity, according to new research from ANU that analysed languages from over 13,000 inhabited islands.
Read the articleFederal Minister for Water Tanya Plibersek today announced a new agreement to restore Australia’s largest and most important river basin.
“Aussies drink a lot of coffee. So if we can put that into a material that’s already going to be composted, then it’s a win-win,” says CoffeeKii team member Brett Pollard from the ANU Research School of Chemistry.
This new research examined the frequency of wildfires in parts of Victoria over the past 40 years. Scientists found that fire frequency is increasing in all ecosystems studied, but to varying extents.
Professor Alexander Maier wants us to change our mind about parasites.
This new research explored using group therapy to create a safe space for scientists to share their feelings.
Beth O'Sullivan combines science with design to develop fish-friendly 3D-printed materials for coral reef restoration.
Time and again we return to the promise of a weight-loss drug, whether it’s a pill, injection, or tonic.
Our world has more heat in the oceans and atmosphere, which can supercharge cyclones. Humans have techniques to weaken storms, but they could have unexpected – or even dangerous – side effects.
ANU has been awarded a total of almost $10m in funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to bolster the nation's capabilities in nuclear and radiation science, and plant biosecurity.