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Tiny atomic tweak makes plastic-eating enzymes more powerful

A new approach that changes just one atom in plastic-degrading enzymes could help make them more efficient while maintaining their stability, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU).

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Democracy Sausage: Forty Years On

Treasurer of Australia and ANU Alum the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP joins Mark Kenny and Liz Allen on Democracy Sausage to unpack the 2025 Intergenerational Report.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Australian National University acknowledges, celebrates and pays our respects to the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people of the Canberra region and to all First Nations Australians on whose traditional lands we meet and work, and whose cultures are among the oldest continuing cultures in human history.

A beacon of hope: Katie Sutton is illuminating the past and future of LGBTIQ+ history

Katie Sutton is bringing to life the overlooked histories of gender-diverse and neurodivergent people.

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Remembering Ernie: the man behind Llewellyn Hall

As Llewellyn Hall marks its 50th anniversary, Emeritus Professor Larry Sitsky reflects on the musician and friend for whom the hall is named.

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One historian, centuries of gossip and a fresh look at Ancient Rome 

What did ordinary Romans really think of their rulers? Professor Caillan Davenport’s new book draws on juicy rumours and gossip to reveal the answer.

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Forget potato scallops and potato cakes – the Australian National Dictionary is on the hunt for Australia’s hidden regional words 

From dardy to turbo chook, ANU is calling on Australians to uncover the colourful local words and phrases that make our regional vocabulary unique.

Natalia Burgess

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By following snow leopards, this ANU PhD scholar learnt about the power of coexistence

PhD scholar Lhendup Tharchen has spent his career tracking big cats and wants to ensure the apex predators can coexist with humans.

Couples who meet online less happy in love, study shows

People who meet their romantic partners online report lower levels of marital satisfaction and experience love less intensely than those who meet in person.

The end of US democracy and what this means for international relations

Once the pillar of democracy, the US now flirts with authoritarianism.

Whale of a time: Dr Vanessa Pirotta is living her childhood dream

ANU alumna Dr Vanessa Pirotta is on a mission to inspire the next generation.

Meet Robert: a life gilded in punk couture, queer expression and royal opulence

Associate Professor Robert Wellington is using art history to speak truth to power.

Best, but not fairest? ANU artist continues to champion data sovereignty with Adam Goodes

As Adam Goodes played out his 372-game career, millions of his movements were turned into data. Who collected it all? Who controls it? And, most of all, who should? His work with ANU artist Baden Pailthorpe raises these questions, and more.

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