Rethinking a label: Has the term ‘Culturally and Linguistically Diverse’ lost its way?
ANU epidemiologists argue that it’s time to retire the label ‘CALD’ in health demographics.
Scientists rescue lost song of the critically endangered regent honeyeater
Scientists have successfully restored the lost traditional song of the regent honeyeater, offering new hope for the survival of the critically endangered bird.
Education and age key predictors of support for democracy in Australia
A large majority of Australians are supportive of democracy, but young people with lower levels of education are less likely to believe that democracy is always preferrable to other forms of government, according to a new research paper.
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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.
The Fire Horse rides in: what the Lunar New Year tells us about energy, change and tradition
Every Lunar New Year marks a renewal, but the Fire Horse holds a special place in the zodiac.
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Punch the monkey is not the only famous zoo animal that has evoked strong emotions in people – and forced visitors to reckon with what captivity means.
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World-first social media age restriction laws behind Australia’s Word of the Year
Wordsmiths at The Australian National University (ANU) have chosen the phrase social media ban as their Word of the Year for 2025.
Divine tech? Tatiana Bur is marrying science and religion in ancient Greece
Dr Tatiana Bur wants us to view technology the way the ancient Greeks did: as a marvel, not just a tool.
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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.