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Yogesh Sridhar and Sean Hodgman are working in a physics laboratory. There are lots of cords and metal equipment. With a helium atom graphic in the bottom left.

Scientists observe atoms existing in two places at once

Quantum physicists at ANU have observed atoms entangled in motion. Their experiment using helium atoms represents a major advancement on similar experiments using photons, which are particles of light.

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Dr Martyna Judd in the chemistry foyer.
Monday, 14 Jul 2025
  • Research story

Just like how GPS triangulates your location using satellites, scientists can now place labels at different positions around the surface of a protein to visualise drug-binding interactions more clearly.

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32 teeth
Wednesday, 09 Jul 2025
  • Analysis and opinion

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

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Two photos. The left photo is of Professor Naomi McClure-Griffith in front of outdoor astronomy facilities. The second photo is of Li Yusen holding a camera outside near the ocean.
Tuesday, 08 Jul 2025
  • News

The Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA) honoured six astronomers at its Annual Scientific Meeting in Adelaide this week, including two ANU scientists.

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Tuesday, 01 Jul 2025
  • News

In this collaborative project, researchers are working to develop future satellites for fire management by using traditional Indigenous knowledge and collaborating on remote sensing technology to help manage wildfires.

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Man outside
Monday, 30 Jun 2025
  • News

Dr Robin Vlieger has incorporated machine and deep learning methods in his research to better understand neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis.

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Professor Tim Senden
Friday, 27 Jun 2025
  • News

As The Australian National University’s (ANU) new Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure and Entities), Professor Tim Senden brings a passion for how the ANU can better leverage its existing resources and expertise.

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Friday, 27 Jun 2025
  • News

Vijay Bhoopalan was one of four ANU emerging researchers to be recognised and celebrated for their outstanding early-career impact in health research and innovation in the ACT.

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Man with a molecule
Thursday, 26 Jun 2025
  • News

The new molecule developed by chemists from ANU and The University of Manchester can store digital data at temperatures as cold as the moon at night.

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Carer and patient
Thursday, 26 Jun 2025
  • News

In a first of its kind study based on an Australian population, Dr Sumeet Rai has looked at how the relationship dynamic between a patient and their family member can influence the psychological health of the other.

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