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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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ANU researcher Dr Rebecca Shellock. Image: Tracey Nearmy / ANU.
Wednesday, 08 Jun 2022
  • Media release

Major change is needed to counteract the lack of gender equality in marine science, according to new research.

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A small light-brown monkey
Friday, 27 May 2022
  • Media release

The raw material for evolution is much more abundant in wild animals than we previously believed, according to new research.

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A Superb fairy wren male on a branch.
Friday, 27 May 2022
  • Analysis and opinion

To measure the speed of adaptive evolution in the wild, we studied 19 populations of birds and mammals over several decades. We found they were evolving at twice to four times the speed suggested by earlier work.

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Thursday, 26 May 2022
  • Media release

A leading astrophysicist uncovering the deep inner secrets of the Milky Way and a renowned plant scientist tackling one of the greatest challenges facing the agriculture industry have both been newly elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science for 2022.

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A scientist stands in a lab, holding a fossil.
Thursday, 26 May 2022
  • Media release

For the first time since its discovery 130 years ago, one of the most mysterious fossil vertebrates has finally been classified, increasing our possible understanding of the first animals to crawl on Earth.

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An astronomer and a telescope
Tuesday, 24 May 2022
  • Media release

First Nations high school students are getting an 'out of this world' astronomy experience, thanks to a new hands-on program at The Australian National University's Mt Stromlo Observatory in Canberra.

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Wide river pictured at dusk with silhouetted trees and orange sunset in the background.
Monday, 23 May 2022
  • News

ANU researchers will help develop a more productive, resilient and sustainable Murray-Darling Basin as part of a new partnership worth $156.5 million.

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Three farm workers in Zimbabwe pictured in an agricultural landscape with irrigation pipes.
Friday, 20 May 2022
  • News

An innovative project involving researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) that is helping farming communities in Africa thrive has been recognised for its success.

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Professor Anna Moore
Monday, 16 May 2022
  • News

The Australian National University (ANU) will help propel Australia's space manufacturing capabilities and sector in a new research hub of national priority.

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