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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.

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Friday, 17 Oct 2014
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Aerospace giant Lockheed Martin’s announcement this week that it could make small-scale nuclear fusion power a reality in the next decade has understandably generated excitement in the media

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Friday, 17 Oct 2014
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ANU medical researchers have won more than $10 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

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Thursday, 16 Oct 2014
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Scientists have found evidence for a huge mountain range that sustained an explosion of life on Earth 600 million years ago.

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Tuesday, 14 Oct 2014
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The Australian National University has launched its third free on-line astronomy course which explores the deadliest and most mysterious parts of the universe.

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Tuesday, 07 Oct 2014
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Australian researchers are undertaking a new study to help people of all ages evaluate whether they are accurate in their perception of their risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Friday, 01 Aug 2014
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Comprehensive learning environment prepared Daniel for workplace success.

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Friday, 01 Aug 2014
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Practical experience at ANU lands Heather dream job. My science degree definitely helps me with the work I do now.

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