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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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A burrowing frog.
Friday, 19 Jun 2020
  • News

The unique genetic make-up of a group of Australian frogs could be the key to their survival, allowing them to better withstand our harsh climate.

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Monday, 15 Jun 2020
  • Career story

When Manuraj Shunmugasundaram left India and moved to Australia, it was to study physics. He had his heart set on a career in astronomy, which is why he chose ANU, the best ranked university in Australia for astrophysics.

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Wednesday, 10 Jun 2020
  • News

Survey results find that a scientist's ethnicity and socio-economic background, in particular, can limit their career progression.

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Wednesday, 10 Jun 2020
  • News

Physicists at ANU have developed a way to use waves to manipulate the growth of bacteria biofilms – one of the most abundant forms of life on earth.

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Tuesday, 09 Jun 2020
  • Analysis and opinion

Snow was once a regular feature of the southern Australian climate, but it has become less common because of climate change.

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Kambri university precinct at night with lights.
Tuesday, 09 Jun 2020
  • Analysis and opinion

In fiction and popular culture, parasitic characters appear as a metaphor for the threat and spread of disease.

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A longhorn beetle (Rhytiphora).
Friday, 29 May 2020
  • News

Why judging a book by its cover has led to a tangled family tree for the longhorn beetle.

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Swimming
Wednesday, 27 May 2020
  • News

Congratulations to the 2021 As You See It! photography competition winners!
The 2021 competition uncovered some amazing images representing all aspects of ANU life that many of us can resonate with.

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Tuesday, 26 May 2020
  • Academic profile

We reached out to our science, health and medicine community to find out what helped them survive isolation.

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