Research stories
Discover how science research at ANU is shaping our future.
‘Smart plants’ and water use research win ARC Fellowships
Professor Barry Pogson, from the Research School of Biology, was awarded $2.9 million to create higher-yielding and more resilient 'smart plants'.
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19 Nov 2019
Close now to where it must be
In 1968, blood samples collected from Galiwin'ku in Arnhem Land were sent to ANU for research. They are now being returned to their island home.
18 Nov 2019
Requiem for a reef
Atop Mt Stromlo, under a full moon, researchers, musicians and a glass artist met to draw attention to the impacts of climate change on coral reef ecosystems.
12 Nov 2019
ANU research helps firefighters on the front line
Dr Marta Yebra is using remote sensing techniques to advise fire authorities about where to deploy firefighting resources.
5 Nov 2019
Fitting and turning for world-class research
Where does an ANU researcher go when they need to get a meteorite cut?
4 Nov 2019
Cracking the brain’s code
Professor Jason Mattingley's neuroscience research is mind blowing.
14 Oct 2019
Indigenous health and 'the gap' would be better served by focusing on positives, not negatives
When you think of Indigenous health, what is the first thing that comes to mind?
1 Oct 2019
Helping doctors diagnose an invisible illness
Researchers hope that a new biobank will help them develop a blood test for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
30 Sep 2019
Wait—we’re sexist towards birds now?
Five years ago, an ANU biologist proved that most female songbirds sing, but it’s a finding that many people are struggling to accept.
9 Sep 2019
Space frontier, down a gold mine
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.
6 Sep 2019
Study finds a barrier to NT crocs returning to capture sites
New insights into the navigation and movement of crocodiles could help stop clashes between crocs and humans.
