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20 March 2025
Australia’s environment shows signs of improvement, but our ecosystems remain under threat
Australia’s environment improved slightly in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of above-average conditions, but major challenges remain, according to a new, ANU-led report.
11 December 2024
Unseeded: bringing Australian boab trees to Canberra
When an archaeological adventure brought science and art together, a new type of seed germinated.
2 December 2024
A new era for Indigenous gender justice
Dr June Oscar AO is making sure the voices of First Nations women and girls resonate powerfully across the continent.
21 November 2024
Australia’s summer weather heats up
Australia has experienced the first warning signs of a scorching summer ahead, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting this year will be the hottest on record.
25 September 2024
Extinct volcanoes a 'rich' source of rare earth elements
New ANU research could offer a new way to source in-demand rare earth elements, which are crucial to developing renewable energy technologies.
16 September 2024
Australia can't afford an AUKUS about-face: 5 things the critics are getting wrong
In weighing up Australia’s interests, we must look beyond the critiques. The geopolitical circumstances and new technological advances point to the need to stay the course.
26 June 2024
High fliers: pleasure-seeking parrots are using aromatic plants, stinky ants and alcohol
Norfolk Island green parrots are self-medicating with pepper tree bark and leaves to rid themselves of parasites. But is there more to it?
20 June 2024
Surf's up: Australia's breaks inject almost $3 billion into the economy each year
The ANU survey also found the vast majority of respondents reported surfing had a positive impact on their mental wellbeing and sense of community belonging.
29 May 2024
Now more than ever: Peter Yu’s lifelong commitment to First Nations Australians
Since childhood, Professor Peter Yu has been aware of the gaps that exist for First Nations people. With an extensive career of inciting change, he isn’t slowing down now.
2 April 2024
Sediment discovery unlocks Australia’s hidden net-zero resource potential
A new method of measuring sediment thickness across Australia’s interior offers a cost-effective and straightforward solution for estimating seismic hazard and resource potential while reducing carbon footprint.
28 March 2024
Almost one-in-five suffering from long COVID
A study of more than 11,000 Australians who tested positive to COVID-19 in 2022 has revealed almost one-in-five were still experiencing ongoing symptoms three months after their initial diagnosis.
27 March 2024
Forest regeneration projects failing to offset carbon emissions
New ANU research finds one of the world’s largest nature-based carbon offsets does little to abate carbon emissions.
19 March 2024
‘Climate rollercoaster’: strong weather fluctuations rocked Australia in 2023
2023 was a “year of opposites” for Australia’s environment, but despite severe cyclones, storm systems and fires, our nation's environment remains in a stable condition, according to the latest Australia's Environment Report.
5 March 2024
Here’s three history-making Australian women you may not have heard of but should know
Women not getting credit when credit’s due? Sounds familiar. That’s why you should meet the Australian women who have helped to shape our nation’s history and improve the lives of women everywhere.