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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13 Mar 2019
ANU researchers unravel mysteries of Earth's inner core
Researchers from ANU are unlocking some of the secrets of the Earth's inner core by adapting and further developing a technique used in hospitals.
12 Mar 2019
After the quake: ANU research helps build better buildings
ANU research is providing policy-makers with the data they need to build earthquake resilient buildings.
6 Mar 2019
Vulnerable narcissists more susceptible to eating disorders
Vulnerable narcissists are more likely to develop eating disorders, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU).
5 Mar 2019
How did plants conquer land?
An international study has found a drought alarm system that first appeared in freshwater algae may have enabled plants to move from water to land.
28 Feb 2019
'Revolutionary': a new hope for treating autoimmune disease
Sometimes we overuse the word 'revolutionary'. Sometimes something revolutionary happens.
19 Feb 2019
The truth about truthiness
“The really cool thing about this is … ,” she begins, before stopping herself mid-sentence. “No, wait. I should say, it’s the really disturbing thing.”
20 Nov 2018
One small baby: one giant leap for genetic screening
One baby’s tragic death led to a $20-million trial to prevent similar cases.
20 Nov 2018
The next leap forward
ACT Scientist of the Year Dr Rose Ahlefeldt, is working with crystals that may one day be used to store quantum information in the next generation of computers.
20 Nov 2018
Who pays the bill?
Who makes the decision about the next appliance in a household? And what are the consequences? Sarah Wilson reports.
