10 Nov 2017

How does the crested pigeon make their mysterious alarm sound?

7 Nov 2017

Distinguished scientist and ANU Professor Graham Farquhar AO has won the ACT Senior Australian of the Year award for 2018.

2 Nov 2017

Cellulose is the most abundant bio-polymer on Earth, of enormous commercial value in fibre industries. Richard Williamson and his co-workers pioneered studies...

2 Nov 2017

Deadly snakes are among Australia’s most iconic animals but a new study led by The Australian National University (ANU) has helped explain how they...

27 Oct 2017

A new study led by The Australian National University (ANU) has mapped priority areas around the world to protect thousands of mammal species, with a focus on...

26 Oct 2017

Dr Kai Xun Chan has been honoured for his contributions to science in the ACT Tall Poppy Awards for 2017.

23 Oct 2017

The Research School of Biology (RSB) welcomes the election of Professor Kiaran Kirk as a Fellow to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.

20 Oct 2017

Sometimes what we’re looking for is right in front of us all along. Dr Aude Fahrer knows this feeling. The only difference is that she has been searching for...

19 Oct 2017

The ANU congratulates Professor Jenny Graves AO, one of Australia’s leading evolutionary geneticists, on winning this year’s Prime Minister...

9 Oct 2017

(29 April 1931 – 19 June 2017) Ian was born in Ilford, Essex, England, the son of a school master. He was sent to the country during the bombing of London and...

9 Oct 2017

RSB research on the visual processing using honeybee inspired electronic circuits was used by Fujitsu for the development of robots, and later to help guide...

26 Sep 2017

A team of RSB researchers has been recognised nationally for their outstanding contribution to student learning, at the Federal Department of...