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One of Dr Who’s greatest techniques for solving difficult problems is to reverse the polarity. And now iiLab is trying it as well -opening up a world of new possibilities with...
24 December 2025
At HIAF we have our own little piece of outer space – complete with bombarding radiation. The new space testing beamline at HIAF is helping get technology into space, by testing...
28 November 2025
To celebrate the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, the Research School is having a quantum themed Open Day. Join us for a day packed with discovery, innovation,...
24 November 2025
What do asteroid strikes, ancient glaciers and landslides have in common? They can all be studied at the Heavy ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) using Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS). In...
10 November 2025
Researchers have developed a highly sensitive method for detecting hotspots in the environment, such as bushfires or military threats, by harnessing the focussing power of meta-optical...
6 November 2025
Australia will develop stronger capabilities in nuclear and radiation science following the launch of RadInnovate, a new ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Radiation...
29 October 2025
A new protocol for encoding quantum data, based on throwing data away, could improve security of quantum communications as much as threefold. The technique, which was developed by ANU researchers,...
21 October 2025
Growing crystals for lasers, rather than sculpting them, could be the key to a new generation of nanoscopic lasers, that will be embedded in communication and processing technology...
2 October 2025
Physicists have pioneered a new method for making a rare form of silicon, prized for its remarkable properties. The discovery, which could mean cheaper and more efficient solar cells,...
19 September 2025
The iridescent blue of butterfly wings has inspired researchers to find a solution to a challenge previously considered insurmountable – dynamically tuning advanced optical processes...
12 September 2025
A new approach to manufacturing multicolour lenses could inspire a new generation of tiny, cheap, and powerful optics for portable devices such as phones and drones. The design uses...
2 September 2025
Congratulations to Dr Ed Simpson, who has been awarded a Future Fellowship to study nuclear fusion reactions. Dr Simpson, who is from the Department of Nuclear Physics and Accelerator...
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