The best locations to build new powerlines in Australia
The ANU researchers highlight how to accelerate Australia's path to net zero.
New study charts smarter path to 24/7 renewable power for heavy industry
Heavy industries can achieve 24/7 renewable power through the smart use of solar and battery storage, according to a new study from The Australian…
Tropical spiders build giant doppelgängers to survive
The extraordinary anti-predator strategy of two tiny, orb-weaving spider species has been uncovered by scientists from The Australian National…
Innovation and collaboration take centre stage at ANU College of Systems and Society Showcase
Innovative ideas, high-quality research and tech-driven solutions were on display at the College Showcase for Semester 2, 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.
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.
Politicians are pushing AI as a quick fix to Australia’s housing crisis. They’re risking another Robodebt
Presenting AI as a quick fix for Australia’s housing shortage might be tempting, but it risks distracting from deeper systemic issues such as labour…
From code to care: ANU research on AI is changing lives
Dr Chirath Hettiarachchi is harnessing artificial intelligence to help people living with diabetes and depression. And he’s only just getting started.
How EVs and electric water heaters are turning cities into giant batteries
As the electrification of transport and heating accelerates, many worry the increased demand could overload national power grids. In Australia,…
$18 million in federal funding to turbocharge ANU research
Congratulations to Associate Professor Katharine Turner (MSI), Dr Mat Langford (MSI), and Dr Ben Scheele (FSES) who have received funding in the…
What’s stopping ACT homes from going all-electric? New ANU-ActewAGL partnership set to find why
Thanks to support from ActewAGL, ANU researchers are set to understand what’s holding ACT residents back from fully electrifying their homes – and…
Colonisation cleared 95% of these woodlands – Indigenous cultural burning is bringing it back
New research details the results of a Indigenous-led cultural burning program in critically endangered woodlands in New South Wales. It shows how…
Google is going ‘all in’ on AI. It’s part of a troubling trend in big tech
Google recently unveiled the next phase of its artificial intelligence (AI) journey: “AI mode”.
We need to change how we manage chronic disease
Improving existing services won’t be enough to support the growing number of Australians affected by chronic conditions.
Birds with backpacks released on Phillip Island
Twenty-four bush stone-curlews will be reintroduced to the wild on Phillip Island (Milawul) as part of a landmark project involving researchers from…
ChatGPT just passed the Turing test. But that doesn’t mean AI is now as smart as humans
Although the Turing test has been popularised as the ultimate indicator of machine intelligence, there is disagreement about the validity of this…
Everything you say to an Alexa speaker will be sent to Amazon – starting today
Starting 28 March, Amazon has disabled two key privacy features in its Alexa smart speakers, in a push to introduce artificial intelligence-powered “…
Why build nuclear power in place of old coal, when you could have pumped hydropower instead?
Australia’s energy policy would take a sharp turn if the Coalition wins the upcoming federal election.