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Islands are engines of linguistic diversity, study shows

Islands drive language change and generate language diversity in similar ways to how they drive species diversity, according to new research from ANU that analysed languages from over 13,000 inhabited islands.

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Wednesday, 11 Sep 2019
  • Career story

Sophie Lewis, 2019 ACT Scientist of the Year and ANU alumni, delivers a speech to tomorrow's scientists.

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Monday, 09 Sep 2019
  • Analysis and opinion

By connecting climate change to its material impact on the world, scientists have transformed an observation into a policy problem.

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Monday, 09 Sep 2019
  • News

Neurodiverse young people, especially those with intellectual disabilities, need better support with gender and sexuality diversity.

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Monday, 09 Sep 2019
  • Academic profile

For Michael Braby, hunting new species of butterflies is physically challenging but ultimately rewarding.

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Monday, 09 Sep 2019
  • Research story

Scientists will build a research lab at the bottom of a gold mine in country Victoria in an effort to crack one of the Universe’s biggest mysteries.

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Monday, 09 Sep 2019
  • Analysis and opinion

Scientists and science fans love to discuss the science in Doctor Who.

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Aerial view of Canberra showing buildings and shine dome.
Monday, 09 Sep 2019
  • Analysis and opinion

Despite concerns about using stories in policy, science fiction has a deep impact on policy debates and public understanding.

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Friday, 06 Sep 2019
  • Research story

New insights into the navigation and movement of crocodiles could help stop clashes between crocs and humans.

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Thursday, 05 Sep 2019
  • News

Four ANU researchers have been honoured for their contributions to science in the 2019 ACT Young Tall Poppy awards.

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