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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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Sunrise behind bushfire haze
Thursday, 22 Dec 2022
  • Analysis and opinion

The government must urgently develop a comprehensive, well-informed and fair plan to reduce the risks, by adapting to climate change.

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Man with safety goggles and a lab coat with laser equipment
Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022
  • News

Physicists have developed a new tiny laser that could be used by the thousand to make future dynamic 3D holograms.

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Two graduands in front of a building
Monday, 19 Dec 2022
  • Student blog

Himani came to ANU from India to pursue a PhD with the Mathematical Sciences Institute, focusing on operator theory.

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Hands throwing papers into a firepit
Friday, 16 Dec 2022
  • Student profile

The tradition of burning their PhD thesis has been handed down from student to student at Mount Stromlo ever since the 2003 bushfires.

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A man stand in front of a reflective building
Thursday, 15 Dec 2022
  • Student blog

Graduating with a Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced), Hangyu Meng came to ANU to pursue his curiosity about how the world works and to develop his research skills with the hope of continuing his studies with a PhD.

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A smiling man standing in front of some trees and a picnic table
Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022
  • Student blog

Isaac Kozlovskis is studying a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science. As part of his studies, he completed an internship at the Australian Academy of Science.

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Gnat on a greenhood orchid
Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022
  • Research story

Dr Tobias Hayashi studied a delicate little native orchid with a cool and clever adaptation to attract pollinators.

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A person taking a pill
Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022
  • Analysis and opinion

New research shows that the basic assumption in biomedicine that females are “smaller versions” of males is not supported for most pre-clinical traits.

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A woman standing in front of a creek and some buildings
Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022
  • Student blog

Solene Chretien is studying a Bachelor of Environment & Sustainability / Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics. As part of her studies, she completed an internship with Stop Food Waste Australia. 

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