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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.

National recognition for Australian astronomers innovating how we explore the cosmos

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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Group of students (8) undertaking science experiments in laboratory.
Friday, 21 Aug 2020
  • News

This year, over 1,000 senior high school students across the country are getting crash courses in the sciences straight from leading experts using meriSTEM, an initiative of The Australian National University (ANU).

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Telescope at night with stars in background
Thursday, 20 Aug 2020
  • News

An international team of researchers have discovered a dense, cold gas that's been shot out from the centre of the Milky Way "like bullets".

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Monday, 17 Aug 2020
  • News

New research shows one of the world's rarest birds, the orange-bellied parrot, remains at severe risk of extinction.

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Monday, 17 Aug 2020
  • Student blog

We lift the lid on the science that has made its way into the design of our buildings.

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Associate Professor O'Mara is using Australia's most powerful supercomputer to see how the coronavirus exploits receptors to invade our cells.
Monday, 17 Aug 2020
  • News

In the battle against COVID-19 you need as many weapons as possible in your armoury.

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Wednesday, 12 Aug 2020
  • News

A novel approach to fumigating the nests of the 40-spotted pardalote has proven to be highly effective.

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National Science week 2020
Wednesday, 12 Aug 2020
  • News

Canberrans and Northern Territorians are being encouraged to beam a message to Australia and the globe via space for the world’s largest ever Satellite Selfie

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Wednesday, 12 Aug 2020
  • Analysis and opinion

Saving endangered species from extinction is a challenging job that requires creative, affordable and effective interventions. In a rare good news story for conservation, we came up with one such method.

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Monday, 10 Aug 2020
  • Analysis and opinion

From an effigy hanging from a noose to an angry opponent wielding scissors, those who've sought to protect the precious Australian Alps have always been up against it.

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