Research

Physicists at the Australian National University have observed pairs of helium atoms in a genuine quantum superposition — simultaneously existing in two locations while entangled in motion. It's a result that had eluded researchers worldwide for years, and one that opens a new experimental window into one of physics' deepest unsolved questions: how does quantum mechanics connect with gravity?

Like something out of the Addams Family, scientists have created a detachable robotic hand that can crawl and grab objects.

Near-weightless conditions can mutate genes and change the physical structure of bacteria and phages, altering regular interactions, according to US scientists.

It may sound futuristic, but international researchers say space-based solar panels could allow us to harvest energy from the sun almost every moment of the day.

Physicists in Australia and Britain have reshaped quantum uncertainty to sidestep the restriction imposed by the famous Heisenberg uncertainty principle – a result that could underpin future ultra-precise sensor technology used in navigation, medicine and astronomy.

Scientists from The Australian National University have analysed signals generated by the vibrations of traffic along the Federal Highway to learn more about the seismic nature of Lake George, situated north-east of Canberra.

A flexible robotic sheet that can grasp objects and move across surfaces could improve autonomous systems in fields such as exploration, haptic displays and smart healthcare, according to international researchers.

The first operational optical ground station network in the Southern Hemisphere, TeraNet, links Australia to the stars.

The biggest bottle neck in any company is documentation. One startup, exhibiting at #IAC2025 aims to clear the logjam by using AI.

Ichthyosaurs had a specialised serrated fin for sneaking up on prey in dimly lit parts of the ocean, new fossil evidence suggests.

Research led by RMIT University has developed an experimental invention to turn wastewater's high contaminant load into an advantage for making green hydrogen that could reduce reliance on fresh water – a scarce resource in many parts of the world.

Optical quantum clocks developed at the University of Adelaide have been proven to out-perfom GPS navigation systems by many orders of magnitude.

A powerful new telescope expected to unlock deep mysteries of the cosmos and our place within it, has released its first images.

A new filter for infrared light could see scanning and screening technology tumble in price and size. Built on nanotechnology, the new heat-tunable filter promises hand-held, robust technology to replace current desktop infrared spectroscopy setups that are bulky, heavy and cost from $10,000 up to more than $100,000.