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Celebrating the Australian National University science and medicine community 🔭🌿💥🩺 🧪
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We've collated a starter pack of researchers, students and staff from the College of Science at the Australian National University (ANU). This is a growing starter pack, so please send us your suggestions!
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MegaVolts 13 Asteroid strikes, ancient glaciers, landslides! UNSW Prof Tim Barrows uses HIAF’s AMS to reveal history of earth: scraped by glaciers, crumbled in landslides & pounded by asteroids
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November 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
MegaVolts 13 Asteroid strikes, ancient glaciers, landslides! UNSW Prof Tim Barrows uses HIAF’s AMS to reveal history of earth: scraped by glaciers, crumbled in landslides & pounded by asteroids
physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/...
@aip.org.au @hia-accelerates.bsky.social @scienceanu.bsky.social
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@aip.org.au @hia-accelerates.bsky.social @scienceanu.bsky.social
Celebrate the International Year of Quantum with us.
@physicsanu.bsky.social @hia-accelerates.bsky.social
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@physicsanu.bsky.social @hia-accelerates.bsky.social
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November 10, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Celebrate the International Year of Quantum with us.
@physicsanu.bsky.social @hia-accelerates.bsky.social
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@physicsanu.bsky.social @hia-accelerates.bsky.social
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Congratulations to science writer @tabithacarvan.bsky.social for winning the prestigious UNSW Press Bragg Prize for Science Writing 2025 🎉
Her writing was recognised for taking readers down the emotional rabbit hole that is PhD acknowledgements.
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Her writing was recognised for taking readers down the emotional rabbit hole that is PhD acknowledgements.
www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/new...
November 10, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Congratulations to science writer @tabithacarvan.bsky.social for winning the prestigious UNSW Press Bragg Prize for Science Writing 2025 🎉
Her writing was recognised for taking readers down the emotional rabbit hole that is PhD acknowledgements.
www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/new...
Her writing was recognised for taking readers down the emotional rabbit hole that is PhD acknowledgements.
www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/new...
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Researchers develop highly sensitive method to detect hotspots in the environment eg bushfires or military threats by harnessing the focussing power of metaoptics to collect & process infrared radiation
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@tmos-arc.bsky.social @scienceanu.bsky.social @aip.org.au
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@tmos-arc.bsky.social @scienceanu.bsky.social @aip.org.au
November 6, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Researchers develop highly sensitive method to detect hotspots in the environment eg bushfires or military threats by harnessing the focussing power of metaoptics to collect & process infrared radiation
physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/...
@tmos-arc.bsky.social @scienceanu.bsky.social @aip.org.au
physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/...
@tmos-arc.bsky.social @scienceanu.bsky.social @aip.org.au
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Join us on campus & online on Monday, 24 November 2025 at 12.30pm for a RSB Director's Seminar by Honorary Professor Russell Reinke, Pogson Group at RSB & Industry Fellow at the Agri-food Innovation Institute. Details: biology.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
November 4, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Join us on campus & online on Monday, 24 November 2025 at 12.30pm for a RSB Director's Seminar by Honorary Professor Russell Reinke, Pogson Group at RSB & Industry Fellow at the Agri-food Innovation Institute. Details: biology.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
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We’re thrilled to celebrate Julian Greenwood, awarded the GRDC Mid-Career Fellowship for his innovative work on improving blackleg resistance in canola through advanced transient assays.
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#cropscience #innovation #canola #synbio
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#cropscience #innovation #canola #synbio
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November 4, 2025 at 5:48 AM
We’re thrilled to celebrate Julian Greenwood, awarded the GRDC Mid-Career Fellowship for his innovative work on improving blackleg resistance in canola through advanced transient assays.
groundcover.grdc.com.au/grdc/announc...
#cropscience #innovation #canola #synbio
@scienceanu.bsky.social
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#cropscience #innovation #canola #synbio
@scienceanu.bsky.social
The @ncig2013.bsky.social team are working with Indigenous communities on the ethical and respectful use of information held within DNA.
Our video & story explore why NCIG is changing the story of medical research for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
Our video & story explore why NCIG is changing the story of medical research for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
November 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The @ncig2013.bsky.social team are working with Indigenous communities on the ethical and respectful use of information held within DNA.
Our video & story explore why NCIG is changing the story of medical research for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
Our video & story explore why NCIG is changing the story of medical research for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
Congratulations to Associate Professor Azure Hermes for winning the Traditional Knowledge Innovation Award from the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Congratulations to Associate Professor Azure Hermes for winning the Traditional Knowledge Innovation Award from the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.
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Movie magic brings an emergency simulation to life as ANU medical students show off their acting skills.
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#emergencymedicine #medicaltraining #medicine #ruralmedicine
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#emergencymedicine #medicaltraining #medicine #ruralmedicine
October 29, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Movie magic brings an emergency simulation to life as ANU medical students show off their acting skills.
science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
#emergencymedicine #medicaltraining #medicine #ruralmedicine
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#emergencymedicine #medicaltraining #medicine #ruralmedicine
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🌡️ A new report states that globally, failure to curb the warming effects of climate change has seen the rate of heat-related deaths surge 23% since the 1990s
Experts from @scienceanu.bsky.social @flindersuniversity.bsky.social @csu.edu.au respond
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#science #climatechange
Experts from @scienceanu.bsky.social @flindersuniversity.bsky.social @csu.edu.au respond
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#science #climatechange
October 29, 2025 at 2:01 AM
🌡️ A new report states that globally, failure to curb the warming effects of climate change has seen the rate of heat-related deaths surge 23% since the 1990s
Experts from @scienceanu.bsky.social @flindersuniversity.bsky.social @csu.edu.au respond
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#science #climatechange
Experts from @scienceanu.bsky.social @flindersuniversity.bsky.social @csu.edu.au respond
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#science #climatechange
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Science-lovers, are you looking for an inspiring way to celebrate Halloween (and Dark Matter Day)?
Join us for a livestreamed tour of the Stawell Underground Physics Lab in Australia and Boulby Underground Lab in the UK on Friday.
Register for free at: dmd-stawell-boulby.eventbrite.co.uk 🧪
Join us for a livestreamed tour of the Stawell Underground Physics Lab in Australia and Boulby Underground Lab in the UK on Friday.
Register for free at: dmd-stawell-boulby.eventbrite.co.uk 🧪
October 28, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Science-lovers, are you looking for an inspiring way to celebrate Halloween (and Dark Matter Day)?
Join us for a livestreamed tour of the Stawell Underground Physics Lab in Australia and Boulby Underground Lab in the UK on Friday.
Register for free at: dmd-stawell-boulby.eventbrite.co.uk 🧪
Join us for a livestreamed tour of the Stawell Underground Physics Lab in Australia and Boulby Underground Lab in the UK on Friday.
Register for free at: dmd-stawell-boulby.eventbrite.co.uk 🧪
Exciting news for the ANU School of Medicine and Psychology and Thompson Brain & Mind Healthcare. We look forward to working together to help transform the way we understand and treat mental health conditions.
tbmh.org.au/tbmh-and-anu...
tbmh.org.au/tbmh-and-anu...
TBMH and ANU Partner to Advance Mental Health Research – Thompson Brain & Mind Healthcare
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October 28, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Exciting news for the ANU School of Medicine and Psychology and Thompson Brain & Mind Healthcare. We look forward to working together to help transform the way we understand and treat mental health conditions.
tbmh.org.au/tbmh-and-anu...
tbmh.org.au/tbmh-and-anu...
Plant scientists Professor Graham Farquhar and Professor Susanne von Caemmerer transformed the world's understanding of photosynthesis, and now they have been jointly awarded the Royal Medal (Biological) from The Royal Society, at a ceremony in London.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Plant scientists Professor Graham Farquhar and Professor Susanne von Caemmerer transformed the world's understanding of photosynthesis, and now they have been jointly awarded the Royal Medal (Biological) from The Royal Society, at a ceremony in London.
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Throwing away data is the surprising way to make quantum comms systems 3x more secure. And it's useful in space too! Nice work Ozlem Erkilic, Biveen Shajilal, Dept QST, CQC2T & A*STAR
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Thanks also CSIRO Data 61, Quintessence labs
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Thanks also CSIRO Data 61, Quintessence labs
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October 21, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Throwing away data is the surprising way to make quantum comms systems 3x more secure. And it's useful in space too! Nice work Ozlem Erkilic, Biveen Shajilal, Dept QST, CQC2T & A*STAR
physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/...
Thanks also CSIRO Data 61, Quintessence labs
@aip.org.au @scienceanu.bsky.social
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Thanks also CSIRO Data 61, Quintessence labs
@aip.org.au @scienceanu.bsky.social
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🌳 The trunks and branches of trees in Australia's tropical rainforests – also known as woody biomass – have become a net source of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, say @westernsydneyu.bsky.social @scienceanu.bsky.social @jcuofficial.bsky.social
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#science #research #carbon #co2
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#science #research #carbon #co2
October 16, 2025 at 5:20 AM
🌳 The trunks and branches of trees in Australia's tropical rainforests – also known as woody biomass – have become a net source of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, say @westernsydneyu.bsky.social @scienceanu.bsky.social @jcuofficial.bsky.social
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#science #research #carbon #co2
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#science #research #carbon #co2
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🦠 Antimicrobial resistance is outpacing advances in modern medicine, says the WHO, and @mcri.bsky.social @scienceanu.bsky.social @unimelb.bsky.social @petermaccc.bsky.social @uni-newcastle.bsky.social @thekidsau.bsky.social experts respond to the report
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#antimicrobialresistance
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#antimicrobialresistance
October 14, 2025 at 4:44 AM
🦠 Antimicrobial resistance is outpacing advances in modern medicine, says the WHO, and @mcri.bsky.social @scienceanu.bsky.social @unimelb.bsky.social @petermaccc.bsky.social @uni-newcastle.bsky.social @thekidsau.bsky.social experts respond to the report
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#antimicrobialresistance
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#antimicrobialresistance
Siding Spring Observatory and the Warrumbungles sure know how to put on a show.
If you're in the Coonabarabran (NSW) area this long weekend, join us for StarFest from 3 – 4 October.
www.starfest.org.au
If you're in the Coonabarabran (NSW) area this long weekend, join us for StarFest from 3 – 4 October.
www.starfest.org.au
October 2, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Siding Spring Observatory and the Warrumbungles sure know how to put on a show.
If you're in the Coonabarabran (NSW) area this long weekend, join us for StarFest from 3 – 4 October.
www.starfest.org.au
If you're in the Coonabarabran (NSW) area this long weekend, join us for StarFest from 3 – 4 October.
www.starfest.org.au
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Growing crystals for lasers, rather than sculpting them, has yielded a record efficiency for nanolasers, and could transform technology such as AR goggles.
Great work out of @tmos-arc.bsky.social and EME Dept
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@scienceanu.bsky.social @aip.org.au @anff.org.au
Great work out of @tmos-arc.bsky.social and EME Dept
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@scienceanu.bsky.social @aip.org.au @anff.org.au
October 1, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Growing crystals for lasers, rather than sculpting them, has yielded a record efficiency for nanolasers, and could transform technology such as AR goggles.
Great work out of @tmos-arc.bsky.social and EME Dept
physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/...
@scienceanu.bsky.social @aip.org.au @anff.org.au
Great work out of @tmos-arc.bsky.social and EME Dept
physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/...
@scienceanu.bsky.social @aip.org.au @anff.org.au
The drug heparin has traditionally been injected and used to treat blood clots. But a new study led by intensive care physician Professor Frank van Haren from ANU shows that heparin is effective in treating seriously ill COVID-19 patients. science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
Low-cost drug shows promise for patients with life-threatening respiratory infections
A widely available and affordable drug has shown to be effective in treating seriously ill COVID-19 patients, according to a new study.
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September 29, 2025 at 4:55 AM
The drug heparin has traditionally been injected and used to treat blood clots. But a new study led by intensive care physician Professor Frank van Haren from ANU shows that heparin is effective in treating seriously ill COVID-19 patients. science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
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The ANU John Curtin School of Medical Research reaching out to the sky
September 26, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The ANU John Curtin School of Medical Research reaching out to the sky
Floriade is in full bloom! 🌷
This year the iconic Canberran celebration of spring is themed: science and nature. Make sure to check out the amazing free STEM talks and events, including excellent speakers from our ANU community!
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This year the iconic Canberran celebration of spring is themed: science and nature. Make sure to check out the amazing free STEM talks and events, including excellent speakers from our ANU community!
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Floriade - Floriade
Australias biggest celebration of Spring
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September 25, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Floriade is in full bloom! 🌷
This year the iconic Canberran celebration of spring is themed: science and nature. Make sure to check out the amazing free STEM talks and events, including excellent speakers from our ANU community!
floriadeaustralia.com/floriade-eve...
This year the iconic Canberran celebration of spring is themed: science and nature. Make sure to check out the amazing free STEM talks and events, including excellent speakers from our ANU community!
floriadeaustralia.com/floriade-eve...
One of the most powerful black holes in the universe is belching out gas at speeds of up to 10,000 kilometres per second, making its estimated mass more than 10 times lower than first thought. science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
New technology takes kilos off early universe’s supermassive black holes
One of the most powerful black holes in the universe is belching out gas at speeds of up to 10,000 kilometres per second, making its estimated mass more than 10 times lower than first thought.
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September 25, 2025 at 1:46 AM
One of the most powerful black holes in the universe is belching out gas at speeds of up to 10,000 kilometres per second, making its estimated mass more than 10 times lower than first thought. science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
The IARU Biodiversity on Campus Photo Contest 2025 is now open!
All ANU students, staff & researchers are invited to share their photos of biodiversity from campus 🌼🦆
Winning photos will be showcased across the global IARU network.
📅 Closes 31 October 2025
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All ANU students, staff & researchers are invited to share their photos of biodiversity from campus 🌼🦆
Winning photos will be showcased across the global IARU network.
📅 Closes 31 October 2025
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September 22, 2025 at 4:02 AM
The IARU Biodiversity on Campus Photo Contest 2025 is now open!
All ANU students, staff & researchers are invited to share their photos of biodiversity from campus 🌼🦆
Winning photos will be showcased across the global IARU network.
📅 Closes 31 October 2025
sustainability.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
All ANU students, staff & researchers are invited to share their photos of biodiversity from campus 🌼🦆
Winning photos will be showcased across the global IARU network.
📅 Closes 31 October 2025
sustainability.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
Canberra Writer’s Festival (CWF) have announced a diverse program for the upcoming festival on October 22-26 2025.
ANU is a proud foundation partner of the CWF, and we’re excited to see a number of science and medicine-related events feature in the program: www.canberrawritersfestival.com.au
ANU is a proud foundation partner of the CWF, and we’re excited to see a number of science and medicine-related events feature in the program: www.canberrawritersfestival.com.au
Home | Canberra Writers Festival 2025
Canberra Writers Festival is a non-for-profit organisation, bringing the writing community together in Canberra and beyond. Join us for a joyful collision of art-makers, big thinkers, and storytellers...
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September 19, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Canberra Writer’s Festival (CWF) have announced a diverse program for the upcoming festival on October 22-26 2025.
ANU is a proud foundation partner of the CWF, and we’re excited to see a number of science and medicine-related events feature in the program: www.canberrawritersfestival.com.au
ANU is a proud foundation partner of the CWF, and we’re excited to see a number of science and medicine-related events feature in the program: www.canberrawritersfestival.com.au
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How do active heat + drought shelters affect soil arthropods?
New results from @tern-aus.bsky.social AMRF FutureClim experiment, including @scienceanu.bsky.social @biologyanu.bsky.social coauthors @jameslking.bsky.social + @pieterarnold.bsky.social
🧪 #SoilEcology #ClimateChange #Entomology #WildOz
New results from @tern-aus.bsky.social AMRF FutureClim experiment, including @scienceanu.bsky.social @biologyanu.bsky.social coauthors @jameslking.bsky.social + @pieterarnold.bsky.social
🧪 #SoilEcology #ClimateChange #Entomology #WildOz
New #OpenAccess research in #RESEcolEnt
Combined heat & #drought affect #abundance, #composition & #diversity of subalpine surface-active soil #arthropod communities
doi.org/10.1111/een.70015
#ChangingClimate
@sheborg.bsky.social @robwilsonmncn.bsky.social @callomac.bsky.social @wiley.com
Combined heat & #drought affect #abundance, #composition & #diversity of subalpine surface-active soil #arthropod communities
doi.org/10.1111/een.70015
#ChangingClimate
@sheborg.bsky.social @robwilsonmncn.bsky.social @callomac.bsky.social @wiley.com
September 19, 2025 at 12:18 AM
How do active heat + drought shelters affect soil arthropods?
New results from @tern-aus.bsky.social AMRF FutureClim experiment, including @scienceanu.bsky.social @biologyanu.bsky.social coauthors @jameslking.bsky.social + @pieterarnold.bsky.social
🧪 #SoilEcology #ClimateChange #Entomology #WildOz
New results from @tern-aus.bsky.social AMRF FutureClim experiment, including @scienceanu.bsky.social @biologyanu.bsky.social coauthors @jameslking.bsky.social + @pieterarnold.bsky.social
🧪 #SoilEcology #ClimateChange #Entomology #WildOz