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Is there a right way to write an email? We asked a business communication expert.

ANU physicists are giving the Sydney Harbour Bridge a laser-based facelift so it can stand proud for future generations.

During a major storm event that eventually cut power to tens of thousands of homes, a fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) were able to feed power back into Australia's electricity grid, according to  a new report  from The Australian National University (ANU).

Teachers are struggling to equip Australian school kids with the digital skills they need for the future, warns a new report from The Australian National University (ANU) Tech Policy Design Centre and the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can help to select the most suitable treatment for cancer patients has been developed by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU).

Some of the first ever recorded evidence of reproduction in blue whales, including underwater footage of a mother nursing its calf, has been captured as part of a decade-long research and citizen science program led by The Australian National University (ANU).

GPS tracking collars have revealed how newly reintroduced eastern quolls are settling in at Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary, with quolls who were born at the sanctuary accepting their new neighbours with open paws.

Personality measures suggest Donald Trump exerts a cult of personality over his followers, people who are psychologically susceptible to his appeal.

As the Robodebt scheme shows, there can be serious consequences when automated systems aren't managed properly.

Norfolk Island green parrots are self-medicating with pepper tree bark and leaves, to rid themselves of parasites.

New research from ANU has confirmed the societal benefits of imposing higher taxes on the wealthy. Imagine a world where billionaires pay their fair share of taxes.

The Coalition has announced a plan to replace Australia's outgoing coal-fired power stations with nuclear reactors.

It's no secret Aussies love to surf. It's one of our favourite pastimes, but it turns out riding the perfect wave offers more than just the ultimate thrill - it also provides a major boost to the economy, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU).

Making tough decisions that conflict with your values can result in what psychologists call 'moral injuries'.

As artificial intelligence changes our battlefields how can we maintain restraint and humanity in our military campaigns.

Australia needs a strategic plan for the relocation of communities most at risk from climate change, including those in places that will become potentially unliveable, according to new report led by experts from The Australian National University (ANU).

Australia's ski industry is at risk of major disruptions and shorter seasons if the current level of climate pollution continues, according to new modelling from Protect Our Winters Australia (POW) and The Australian National University (ANU).

Through the Clever Cockie Project, Dr Julia Penndorf is tracking all the odd but fascinating behaviours cockatoos get up to in urban environments.

Research from the ANU has highlighted the immense unpaid caring labour that Indigenous women do. It is time that value was acknowledged.

Traditional Knowledge on how to care for Country through cultural burning is backed up by science, ANU researchers have found.

A number of talented ANU researchers have been elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.