Australia can lay claim to two new native mammal species, discovered as part of collaborative new research published in the journal Molecular Ecology.

The fastest-growing black hole ever recorded – devouring the equivalent of one sun every day – has been discovered by researchers at ANU.

Ecologists were shocked by a recent announcement by New South Wales environment authorities that they believe loosens protections for southern greater gliders in logging areas.

Australian birds that live on islands are among the species most at risk of extinction, a first-of-its-kind study from The Australian National University has shown.

A new project seeks to rewrite this period of history – and others – to honour the voices and experiences of Aboriginal people whose contributions to colonial-era expeditions have long been overlooked.

“Most people don’t even realise we’re all affected by pollution throughout our whole lives," says Dr Julia Jasonsmith from ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society.

Two exceptional scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have been appointed to leading Australian science organisations.

New research demonstrates a way to distinguish between underground nuclear tests and natural earthquakes with around 99% accuracy.

These physicists have designed a solar-powered self-contained vehicle that could be theoretically used on Mars.