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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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Monday, 29 Aug 2022
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The largest women-only recruitment drive in the history of Australian Astronomy and Space is underway.

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Friday, 26 Aug 2022
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Researchers from ANU have released results from Australia's first government-backed pill testing service, including finding methamphetamine that was actually sugar.

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Thursday, 25 Aug 2022
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Are you're smarter than a gold fish? Come along to this year's 3MT final to find out!

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Friday, 19 Aug 2022
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Australia is set to play a leading role in the global hunt for mysterious dark matter, with the launch of a new lab in regional Victoria today.

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Friday, 19 Aug 2022
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Food production is already one of the biggest stressors to our planet, but it's made substantially more challenging by the interaction of Earth system processes, according to new research.

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Friday, 19 Aug 2022
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Using cutting-edge technology, biologist Dr Benjamin Schwessinger from The Australian National University (ANU) is helping to protect the biosecurity of Australia's unique flora and agricultural industry.

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Friday, 19 Aug 2022
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Dr Francis Bennet is pushing the boundaries of glass for secure satellite communication. This new technology aims to optimise communication across Australia, especially during natural disasters and health crises.

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Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022
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As a PhD candidate in the ANU Research School of Physics, Ash Pascale is living her childhood dream.

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Tuesday, 16 Aug 2022
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Our ANU College of Science STEM boxes have been sent to more than 130 schools this year to celebrate National Science Week.

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