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Teeth record the hidden history of your childhood climate and diet

New research shows that teeth contain a week-by-week climatic history of their owner’s childhood.

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Small rodent on canvas bag
Thursday, 13 Jul 2023
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A first-of-its-kind genetic study of the endangered Australian Pookila - formerly known as the New Holland Mouse - is contributing to saving the species from extinction.

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PhD student Shiyu Wei holding the Ketowhistle
Wednesday, 12 Jul 2023
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Researchers are hopeful the new Ketowhistle could spare people living with diabetes from invasive tests and help them take control of their health.

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Artist's impression of the new ANU health precinct. Image: ANU
Monday, 10 Jul 2023
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A world-leading national health precinct housing the latest treatment and research will be built on the ANU campus under a new plan announced today.

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Orange psilocybin mushrooms
Monday, 10 Jul 2023
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A first-of-its-kind patient registry in Australia will help inform the effectiveness and safety of prescribing psychedelic substances, as part of a therapeutic process, to patients with serious mental health conditions including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Woman standing in front of trees
Friday, 07 Jul 2023
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“We don’t think much about trees, but there are all of these mysteries inside them. Unlocking those mysteries will kind of help us save the world.”

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Lizard in bright rocky environment
Friday, 07 Jul 2023
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A major new study explains why you won’t find kangaroos, koalas and other Aussie marsupials in Indonesia, but you will find many groups of animals that originated in Asia, such as goannas, rodents and kookaburras in Australia.

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Street art
Monday, 03 Jul 2023
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Street art is more than just a pretty (sur)face.

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Brown weevil on green plant
Thursday, 29 Jun 2023
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Insect specimens are sitting in museum drawers all over the world waiting to be investigated. But entomologists like Dr Yun Hsiao are up to the task.

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Sunset over a silhouetted mountain, seen through trees
Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023
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The course description begins: “Would you like to make a difference to the world, but are not sure how, or where to start?” It’s a bold opening gambit, but this particular course is prepared to be bold. 

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