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# News

# News

Find out about the latest news, announcements and stories about science and medicine at ANU.

[Sophisticated Ant Scanning technology makes data available for everyone](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/sophisticated-ant-scanning-technology-makes-data-available-everyone)

A team of international researchers have created a first-of-its-kind database of ant data, which combines high-fidelity 3D scans and genetic information for thousands of specimens covering hundreds of species.

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Monday, 16 Mar 2026

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### [Sophisticated Ant Scanning technology makes data available for everyone](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/sophisticated-ant-scanning-technology-makes-data-available-everyone)

A team of international researchers have created a first-of-its-kind database of ant data, which combines high-fidelity 3D scans and genetic information for thousands of specimens covering hundreds of species.

[Read the article](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/sophisticated-ant-scanning-technology-makes-data-available-everyone)

Thursday, 12 Mar 2026

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### [How many Nobel Laureates does it take to light up an auditorium?](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/how-many-nobel-laureates-does-it-take-light-auditorium)

An opera singer, a vet and a winemaker walked onto a stage. It sounds like the start of a joke. Instead, what unfolded was a thoughtful discussion about curiosity, collaboration and the unpredictable path to scientific discovery. \

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Thursday, 12 Mar 2026

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### [Three new rock monitor lizard species discovered in northern Queensland](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/three-new-rock-monitor-lizard-species-discovered-northern-queensland)

Three striking new species of rock-dwelling monitor lizards have been formally described from the savannas of north-eastern Queensland, revealing a previously unrecognised evolutionary lineage.

[Read the article](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/three-new-rock-monitor-lizard-species-discovered-northern-queensland)

Monday, 16 Feb 2026

- Research story

### [Breaking down biases: tackling weight stigma in medicine](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/breaking-down-biases-tackling-weight-stigma-medicine)

The bad news: weight bias exists in medicine. The good news: researchers have found promising interventions to support medical students to provide weight-inclusive care.

[Read the article](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/breaking-down-biases-tackling-weight-stigma-medicine)

Friday, 13 Feb 2026

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### [How to tell if your quantum measurement is any good](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/how-tell-if-your-quantum-measurement-any-good)

New research is helping to define the quality of quantum measurements.

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Wednesday, 28 Jan 2026

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### [Ancient clay hidden under Japan caused rupture that triggered devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/ancient-clay-hidden-under-japan-caused-rupture-triggered-devastating-2011)

A thin, soft and slippery layer of clay-rich mud embedded in rock below the seafloor intensified the 2011 Japan earthquake that produced a tsunami.

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Tuesday, 27 Jan 2026

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### [Scientists develop technique to identify malfunctions in our genetic code](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/scientists-develop-technique-identify-malfunctions-our-genetic-code)

Researchers have developed a way to reveal the smallest of malfunctions in the biochemical machinery that makes proteins in our bodies.

[Read the article](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/scientists-develop-technique-identify-malfunctions-our-genetic-code)

Thursday, 06 Nov 2025

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### [Wildfires and threats in the sights: Microfocussing system set to transform infrared detectors](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/wildfires-and-threats-sights-microfocussing-system-set-transform-infrared)

Researchers have developed a highly sensitive method for detecting environmental hotspots, such as bushfires or military threats, by harnessing the focusing power of meta-optical systems.

[Read the article](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/wildfires-and-threats-sights-microfocussing-system-set-transform-infrared)

Tuesday, 04 Nov 2025

- Research story

### [Changing the story of medical research for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/changing-story-medical-research-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples)

The National Centre for Indigenous Genomics is working with Indigenous communities on the ethical and respectful use of the stories held within DNA.

[Read the article](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/changing-story-medical-research-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples)

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