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Could we see a Pauline Hanson-led government in 2028? It’s not so far-fetched

Honorary Fellow Dr Simon Copland unpacks Australia’s shift towards right-wing politics, lessons learnt from the Reform UK party, and what One Nation’s recent success at the polls could mean federally.

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Growing up queer then and now – how has Australia changed?

Sociologist Mary Lou Rasmussen explores how two generations of queer Australians built a sense of belonging in a country that did not always make room for them.

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Every Lunar New Year marks a renewal, but the Fire Horse holds a special place in the zodiac.

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We can’t implant our brains in robot beavers – but Hoppers gets a lot right about animal science

Hoppers, a new Disney film, may seem like standard animated fare. But Dr Rebecca Lynne Hendershott says it reflects real scientific themes.

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The way we enjoy music can be unsafe and cause irreversible hearing damage. Dr Jos Mulder is leading the charge to prevent it.

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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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