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What scientists are saying about LIGO's third discovery of gravitational waves from colliding black holes

The discovery of gravitational waves for the first time in 2016 was the biggest science story of the year, if not the century.

Scientists identify a thermonuclear supernova as the origin of antimatter in the Milky Way

The center of the Milky Way galaxy has been a known source of strong gamma rays since the 1970s, indicating the presence of antimatter.

ANU researchers grow brain cells on a chip that can be used for neural implants

The technology developed by ANU can potentially be used for neuro-prosthetics to help people with damaged brains, undergoing medical treatment.

ANU researchers have identified four candidates for Planet 9 with help from citizen scientists

In just three days, the citizen scientists managed to achieve four years of scientific work.

Australia researchers seek help from amateur stargazers to hunt for 'Planet 9'

The Australian National University (ANU) has called on amateur astronomers to help its researchers find a new planet in the Solar System.

ANU researchers create handheld chemical scanner inspired by the Sonic Screwdriver of Dr Who

ANU researchers are building a prototype of a device inspired by the Sonic Screwdriver from Dr Who and the Tricoder from Star Trek.

ANU research on shapes of distant planet systems increases the chances of finding alien life

ANU researchers have found out that planetary systems around distant stars are shaped like our own solar system.

ANU researchers use barcode scanner like technology to film neurons firing

The sophisticated microscope built by ANU engineers can image moving blood cells and neural activity in animals, in high speed and in high resolution.

ANU scientists design nanocrystals that can be used in more efficient night vision glasses

Researchers from the Australian National University have developed nano-crystals which can be used to amplify, shape or change the colour of light.

Australian researchers develop technology to improve computing power efficiency by 25%

A team of scientists have developed a new technique for computer operating systems that could boost the efficiency of large data centres by 25 per cent.