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The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned attacks on health-care workers, patients and facilities “must not become the norm”.
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Analysis and opinion | 7 Aug 2024
What matters to First Nations children in Australia? A new app is helping us find out
Australian children are among the healthiest in the world. However, First Nations children continue to be left behind.
Research story | 31 Jul 2024
ANU researchers unlocking the full potential of RNA
JCSMR researchers have received a $4 million boost thanks to the Australian Government’s MRFF National Critical Infrastructure Initiative.
Research story | 29 Jul 2024
Music has the power to move us, and here’s the proof
Sarah Mann has experienced first-hand the way opera singing can impact people.
News | 26 Jul 2024
JCSMR duo take out top honours in ANU 3MT competition
Sasanan Trakansuebkul and Rakshanya Sekar were the winner and runner-up of the 3-minute thesis.
Research story, Student profile | 25 Jul 2024
Hidden threat: Using machine learning to detect hepatitis B infection
Dr Busayo Ajuwon leveraged machine learning to develop an affordable and accessible tool for early detection of hepatitis B infection.
News | 24 Jul 2024
Is President Biden experiencing cognitive decline?
An ANU expert on ageing unpacks why Biden's withdrawal from the US presidential race makes sense.
Student profile | 18 Jul 2024
Off the fence: A journey to postgraduate excellence
Research into drug checks has won Jasmine Pearson a Postgraduate Medal for Academic Excellent.
News, Student profile | 16 Jul 2024
Rising Star: Lam wins 2024 University Medal
Jin Si Lam focused on the mechanisms of thrombosis and cancer.
Research story, Student profile | 10 Jul 2024
Tatts all, folks: Graduate leaves ANU with more than just a PhD
Tim McInerney always knew he'd get a PhD. He hadn't planned on also getting a tattoo.
Research story | 8 Jul 2024
Injuries of the moral kind
Making tough decisions that conflict with your values can result in what psychologists call 'moral injuries'. ANU experts are working to understand this better.