Where does Australia fit in the world in a post-American future?
In the age of Trump, Australia’s traditional allyship with the US is in question. In an extract from his latest book, Professor Hugh White argues that it’s no longer feasible to claim that America is the guardian of global order.
Mapping the shadows: scientists predict the ‘hidden highways’ of Mexico’s illegal wildlife trade
Researchers have mapped the hidden routes of Mexico's illegal parrot trade, using almost 30 years of data to predict trafficking hotspots.
New national survey asks Australians to help map the nation’s languages
A new national survey is inviting multilingual Australians to help researchers build a clearer picture of the languages spoken and signed across the country.
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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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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 BurgessNew national survey asks Australians to help map the nation’s languages
A new national survey is inviting multilingual Australians to help researchers build a clearer picture of the languages spoken and signed across the country.
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Is AI conscious or just very good at sounding human?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems can now hold conversations that feel remarkably human. Professor Colin Klein says that feeling reveals more about us than it does about the machines.
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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.