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Science by the letter: conversations with the next generation of scientists

Climate scientist Dr Georgy Falster is demystifying what it's like to study and work in science, one letter at a time.

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LIGO control room
Thursday, 25 May 2023
  • News

A new facility at ANU will help scientists detect some of the most extreme events in the universe and put Australia "front and centre" of the exciting field of gravitational wave science.

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Two scientists using equipment
Thursday, 25 May 2023
  • News

A first-of-its-kind experiment led by ANU researchers could help make sure communities around the world are better prepared to deal with earthquakes.

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Two people looking in coral reef tank
Wednesday, 24 May 2023
  • Analysis and opinion

ANU is home to a surprising slice of tropical marine life.

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Bees in a hive
Wednesday, 24 May 2023
  • Analysis and opinion

While Australia is the last continent to be invaded by the vorroa mite, it has an opportunity to be the first to eradicate it.

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Man in forest in front of car
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
  • Media release

The Victorian government’s announcement today that it will exit native forest logging in 2024, six years ahead of what it had previously planned, is a major win for the climate and economy, experts from The Australian National University (ANU) say.

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Aerial shot of reef
Friday, 19 May 2023
  • News

ANU is home to one of the world’s most innovative nuclear science facilities and programs. This work is helping protect environmental treasures like the world’s largest coral reef, understand the origins of life on our planet and launch tech into space.

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Man in lab
Friday, 19 May 2023
  • Student profile

From exploring the mysteries of dark matter, to planting the seeds of human life away from Earth, Lachlan McKie is using nuclear science to solve some of our most complex questions.

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Satellite over Earth
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
  • Analysis and opinion

How do we find enough people with the skills necessary to grow the space technology sector?

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Black, green and blue butterfly
Tuesday, 16 May 2023
  • Analysis and opinion

Until recently we had very little idea when butterflies evolved, and hypotheses concerning their place of origin were largely educated guesses.

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