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Nature’s ‘eco-gold’: how poo can save the earth

ANU PhD student Samantha Shippley faces one of the greatest ecological challenges and turns to an unlikely hero: animal faeces.

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22
Oct
2025

White elephant? Hardly – Snowy 2.0 will last 150 years and work with batteries to push out gas

ANU engineering experts discuss the latest on Snowy 2.0, and why cost overruns don't reflect the real value of the pumped hydro project.

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20
Oct
2025

New Dean appointed to lead the ANU College of Systems and Society

Professor Aaron Quigley has been appointed the new Dean of the ANU College of Systems and Society.

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17
Oct
2025

ANU team create record-breaking solar cells

ANU engineers have achieved world-leading efficiency in perovskite solar cells, by redesigning the interface of the device.

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17
Oct
2025

Billions in private cash is flooding into fusion power. Will it pay off?

Over the past five years, private-sector funding for fusion energy has exploded. ANU expert and Chair of the Australian ITER Forum, Professor Matthew…

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14
Oct
2025

Canberra is officially Australia’s safest city

A recent study found that Canberra ranked highest for safety among Australia’s major cities, thanks to low crime rates, affordable housing and strong…

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14
Oct
2025

New Australian fossil fuel site will have major impact on people and the planet

Emissions from the site will cause 484 heat-related deaths in Europe by the end of this century, according to new research led by ANU.

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13
Oct
2025

Lessons from Peru: what Australia can learn about the growing risk of dengue fever

Australia is increasingly at risk of dengue fever outbreaks, but climate research from Peru can provide clues on how to deal with it.

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09
Oct
2025

Teaching and research quality shine in ANU World University Rankings

ANU has retained its 73rd position on the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, remaining in fourth place nationally.

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29
Sep
2025

ANU Environmental Engineer elected to the International Academy of Astronautics

"I am grateful for this recognition and excited to contribute to the Academy’s mission of advancing space science and technology for the benefit…