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3 March 2022
Mysterious giant stone jars found in India
Giant mysterious jars that may have been used for burial rituals have been unearthed across four new sites in Assam, India.
29 May 2023
Strange neighbours: the sanctuary on the edge of our city
At Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary you can spot animals that haven’t existed in their natural habitat for more than a century. Now the ANU experts behind this conservation experiment are taking it a step further.
27 May 2022
Tree scarring is our signature in the land
Scar trees on the ANU campus are an invitation to learn about First Nations’ stories and a reclaiming of identity on Country.
13 August 2024
Rare archaeological site reveals ‘surprising’ Neanderthal behaviour at Pyrenees foothills
An unchartered area in the foothills of the Southern Pyrenees is providing insights into a poorly known period of Neanderthal history.
22 December 2023
Astronomers detect seismic ripples in ancient galactic disk
A new snapshot of an ancient, far-off galaxy could help scientists understand how it formed and the origins of our own Milky Way.
31 January 2025
Small seeds for a big dream: how this ANU garden is growing our community
A new texture fibre garden at the ANU School of Art and Design is teaching students about the power of plants – one seed at a time.
4 August 2022
Here's why Austen fans hate the latest adaptation of Persuasion
The recent Persuasion film has not won over fans of the original novel. So what makes some Jane Austen adaptations more successful than others?
23 March 2022
The power of music and sounds of success
How our bodies and minds respond to music isn’t limited to how we move on the dancefloor. The right track could also hold the secret to success for sports stars.
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?