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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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
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
One small baby: one giant leap for genetic screening
One baby’s tragic death led to a $20-million trial to prevent similar cases.
19 Nov 2018
Meet the psychologist curing migraines with therapy
If you're suffering from migraine, should you see a doctor about it – or a psychologist?
5 Sep 2018
The secret life of pests
Dr Megan Head didn’t expect her interest in evolution and ecology to lead to her becoming the manager of a Beetle Love Hotel.
29 Aug 2018
Do bogong moths steer by the stars?
A research project in Australia and Sweden is trying to understand how bogong moths perform incredible feats of navigation.
29 Aug 2018
Starting a conversation about climate change
Where do you start if you're trying to invent an engaging method to visualise climate change data?
29 Aug 2018
The need for weed
Ningaloo Reef might be famous for its whale sharks and stunning seascape but for ANU researchers, the real star of the show is seaweed.
