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Nanoscale tent makes diabetes breath test a reality

A new breath-testing device, developed at ANU, could supersede the finger-prick that is a daily burden for people with diabetes, who need to monitor their blood glucose.

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Tuesday, 13 Feb 2024
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“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.

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Monday, 12 Feb 2024
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Two exceptional scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have been appointed to leading Australian science organisations.

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Thursday, 08 Feb 2024
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New research demonstrates a way to distinguish between underground nuclear tests and natural earthquakes with around 99% accuracy.

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Wednesday, 07 Feb 2024
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These physicists have designed a solar-powered self-contained vehicle that could be theoretically used on Mars.

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There is no planet B
Monday, 05 Feb 2024
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Wanting to do good for the environment can come with a serious emotional burden – two ANU experts share their insights on how to channel climate anxiety into positive change.

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Friday, 02 Feb 2024
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The 2024 ANU Climate Update takes place online and in-person from 3-6pm on Monday 5 February.

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Thursday, 01 Feb 2024
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A fortuitous encounter at the Australian National University (ANU) spawned QDX — a new start-up taking the biotech industry by storm

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Thursday, 01 Feb 2024
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The mystery of the possible quantum nature of gravity could be solved with lasers – a major contrast with the conventional approach of using masses, say ANU physicists.

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Thursday, 25 Jan 2024
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It’s a challenge to see into the ground, but high resolution gravity measurements could be a way to reveal underground structures – caves, tunnels or even water bodies.

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