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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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Hydro system
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022
  • Analysis and opinion

Queensland’s ambitious new plan involves shifting from a coal-dominated electricity grid to 80% renewables within 13 years, using 22 gigawatts of new wind and solar. The plan relies on two massive new pumped hydro developments to store electricity, including the biggest proposed in the world.

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Associate Professor Marian Burr
Friday, 30 Sep 2022
  • Media release

Researchers have discovered how a type of blood cancer can "switch off" a protein that causes leukaemia to become invisible to the immune system.  

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Image: Ross Hannan
Friday, 30 Sep 2022
  • News

Around the globe, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer and the fourth leading cause of cancer death in men. Funding will advance small molecule drug for prostate cancer patients with advanced disease.

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A woman in a green t-shirt in a lab smiling
Thursday, 29 Sep 2022
  • Academic profile

Dr Debbie Saunders is a nature-lover – and the CEO of a high-tech start-up. “I never imagined that I would be doing what I do,” she says.

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Two people looking at optical technology in a lab
Wednesday, 28 Sep 2022
  • News

A ground-breaking research centre focused on optical technologies, which could create lifelike moving holograms that display straight from your phone screen, is being officially launched at The Australian National University (ANU).

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indo
Wednesday, 21 Sep 2022
  • News

Students from ANU have helped to conduct a study that will improve earthquake preparedness on the Indonesian island of Lombok

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Tuesday, 20 Sep 2022
  • Student blog

During his rural placement in Eurobodalla, Mr Sharma has become well aware of the benefits of small town living such as the strong sense of community, the slower pace of life, and fresher air.
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A wood duck and five ducklings
Monday, 19 Sep 2022
  • News

Spring isn't all it's quacked up to be. Pollen levels are high, magpies are terrorising cyclists and pedestrians alike, and protective duck parents are in attack mode.

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Collage of two images showing people meeting the Prince of Wales
Tuesday, 13 Sep 2022
  • Analysis and opinion

In 2008, Nerilie Abram was a climate scientist working on ice cores at the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge. On one memorable day, Prince Charles visited the facility – and Nerilie was tasked with giving him a tour.

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