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Australia just committed $207 million to a major satellite program. What is it, and why do we need it?

Landsat Nextis the next generation of an Earth observation satellite program from which Australia has benefited for over 40 years. Here's what it means for Australia.

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Orange bellied parrot juveniles in a calico bag
Wednesday, 14 Feb 2024
  • News

Australian birds that live on islands are among the species most at risk of extinction, a first-of-its-kind study from The Australian National University has shown.

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Wednesday, 14 Feb 2024
  • Analysis and opinion

A new project seeks to rewrite this period of history – and others – to honour the voices and experiences of Aboriginal people whose contributions to colonial-era expeditions have long been overlooked.

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Wednesday, 14 Feb 2024
  • Analysis and opinion

Ecologists were shocked by a recent announcement by New South Wales environment authorities that they believe loosens protections for southern greater gliders in logging areas.

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Tuesday, 13 Feb 2024
  • News

“Most people don’t even realise we’re all affected by pollution throughout our whole lives," says Dr Julia Jasonsmith from ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society.

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Monday, 12 Feb 2024
  • News

Two exceptional scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have been appointed to leading Australian science organisations.

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A mushroom cloud from a nuclear test
Thursday, 08 Feb 2024
  • Analysis and opinion

New research demonstrates a way to distinguish between underground nuclear tests and natural earthquakes with around 99% accuracy.

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Wednesday, 07 Feb 2024
  • News

These physicists have designed a solar-powered self-contained vehicle that could be theoretically used on Mars.

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There is no planet B
Monday, 05 Feb 2024
  • Analysis and opinion

Wanting to do good for the environment can come with a serious emotional burden – two ANU experts share their insights on how to channel climate anxiety into positive change.

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Friday, 02 Feb 2024
  • News

The 2024 ANU Climate Update takes place online and in-person from 3-6pm on Monday 5 February.

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