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Scientists Claim They Have "Solved the Mystery of How the First Animals Appeared on Earth"
Snowballs and Algae<p>This week, in a press release, the Australian National University asserted that a team of their scientists had figured out how …
Australian National UniversityScientists make battery breakthrough
Australian Associated Press<p><b>Energy storage could soon be cheaper, safer and last five times longer as Australian researchers solve the problem of how</b> …
University of SydneyWomen prefer men who eat vegetables – but it's not for the reason you might think
A new study has analysed the link between food and attraction<p>The way someone smells can play a large part in our attraction to them – though we still …
NutritionAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical scholarships awarded to ANU students
Members of the ACT Government were on hand when the ANU Medical School awarded its 2017 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarships.<p>ANU …
Australian National UniversityUni hot-desk to aid civil law
A partnership between a Kimberley legal service and a national university hopes to better outcomes for Aboriginal people in the region in the area of …
Australian National University3 Minute Thesis Griffith Final
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic competition that challenges PhD candidates to describe their research within three minutes to a general …
University of QueenslandProgram Overview pages
For Mentors<p>Signing up as a mentor is a simple process and only takes a few minutes. We accept registrations at any time of the year. Once you …
La Trobe University$2.3m boost to tackle youth alcohol and drug abuse
University of Queensland work to reduce the risk of alcohol, tobacco and other drug-related harm among young people has benefited from $2.31 million …
University of QueenslandHealthy buzz as honey proves pot of gold against superbugs
Australian researchers uncover further evidence that honey can fight bacteria and some superbugs.
Russell CroweThree ways we’re ‘making friends’ with robots
Share selection to:<p>As machines become more intelligent our relationship with them is changing, prompting calls from experts like Elon Musk and …
University of MelbourneFive ways to prevent catching the common cold
Winter can be cold and miserable, especially when you’re stuck in bed with a runny nose and a fever. Then spring comes along, filling the air with …
HealthAustralians think science has made life easier – new poll
A new poll has found 90 per cent of Australians think science has made life easier, but many also worry that new technologies have changed our way of …
Australian National UniversityHow covert Kiwis could topple the Australian government
Description Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby JoyceCredits Stefan Postles/StringerAlt Text Barnaby JoyceIn Depth: The growing furore about New Zealand's …
University of New South WalesEnvironmental law professor recognised for legendary teaching
Professor Donna Craig from the School of Law has been awarded a prestigious international award in recognition of her excellence in environmental law …
International Union for Conservation of NatureRMIT proudly supports marriage equality - RMIT University
We celebrate and respect the diversity and individuality of every single person. Led by our values, we are open, inclusive and embrace diversity …
EqualityGoogle Releases Deeplearn.js to Further Democratize Machine Learning
Spreading the use of machine learning tools is one of the goals of Google’s PAIR (People + AI Research) initiative, which was introduced in early …
Machine LearningLow birth weight and future heart problems: early clues in the newborn period
A Monash University led study has revealed early clues to identifying which low-weight new born babies are at risk of developing future heart …
PregnancyYoung entrepreneurs plan award-winning ventures | Victoria University | Melbourne Australia
A vending machine with vegan food, a translator watch, and an animal-friendly restaurant were among the winning ideas of business students from …
Small BusinessGraduation Home - Graduation - University of Tasmania, Australia
<b>We acknowledge the palawa/pakana peoples of lutruwita upon whose lands the University of Tasmania stands.</b><p>Authorised by the Director, Events & …
BMC Ecology Image Competition 2017 – in pictures
From elephant shrew to Tibetan antelope and the two towers of Antarctica, here are the best wildlife and nature photographs from this year’s competition<p>3 million years old basaltic cliffs, creating local scree slopes. Locally, fine-grained sub-horizontal soil patches form behind larger fallen …
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Research with us<p>We give students at postgraduate level an intellectually exciting education, anchored in core disciplines and designed to develop the …
Telling people not to 'down' drinks could encourage them to drink more, study shows
Experts are now calling for a rethink of anti-alcohol campaigns<p>The UK is infamous for its binge-drinking habits after it placed 13th highest in the …
University of QueenslandLife in Melbourne
Australia is progressive, thriving and beautiful. Our cities are urbane and cosmopolitan, and our landscapes range from pristine sandy beaches to …
AustraliaArchaeologists uncover ancient trading network in Vietnam
A team of archaeologists from ANU has uncovered a vast trading network which operated in Vietnam from around 4,500 years ago up until around 3,000 …
Australian National UniversityChart shows economic conditions are picking up in Australia's mining states
Economic conditions are picking up in the country’s mining territories and states.
EconomyThis luxe Double Bay development is capitalising on the rising downsizer trend
Downsizing is a time for new beginnings: for ditching the lawnmower, doing away with dusting rarely used rooms and finally convincing adult children …
Australian NewsFive ways to ensure your child has money sense
Parents need to lead by example in teaching their children financial literacy, according to a Brisbane academic.<p>It comes after a survey of high …
ParentingTop Kimberley cop supports cashless welfare card
A police officer from Western Australia's far north has backed the federal government's cashless welfare card, saying it's contributed to a reduction …
University of MelbourneScientists help solve mystery of what causes exploding stars
Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) and overseas have helped to solve the mystery of what causes exploding stars, which are used …
Australian National UniversityMcKeown returns to training with record to name
<b>SWIMMING:</b> With a world record to her name, a future in Commonwealth and Olympic waters is becoming a very real prospect for Sunshine Coast dynamo …
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