Ecologists were shocked by a recent announcement by New South Wales environment authorities that they believe loosens protections for southern greater gliders in logging areas.

Australian birds that live on islands are among the species most at risk of extinction, a first-of-its-kind study from The Australian National University has shown.

A new project seeks to rewrite this period of history – and others – to honour the voices and experiences of Aboriginal people whose contributions to colonial-era expeditions have long been overlooked.

“Most people don’t even realise we’re all affected by pollution throughout our whole lives," says Dr Julia Jasonsmith from ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society.

As the new academic year looms on the horizon, we sat down with seasoned lecturer Associate Professor Krisztina Valter from the Australian National University (ANU) College of Science and Medicine who shared her top tips for first-year students gearing up for the exciting journey ahead.

Two exceptional scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have been appointed to leading Australian science organisations.

Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have discovered a previously unknown ability of a group of immune system cells, known as Atypical B cells (ABCs), to fight infectious diseases such as malaria.

New research demonstrates a way to distinguish between underground nuclear tests and natural earthquakes with around 99% accuracy.

These physicists have designed a solar-powered self-contained vehicle that could be theoretically used on Mars.