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Fires burning on mountain range by the sea.

Wildfires and threats in the sights: Microfocussing system set to transform infrared detectors

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.

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Charred Australian landscape post bushfires.
Tuesday, 19 May 2020
  • News

A new study has shown for the first time the full extent of the areas burned by Victorian bushfires over the past two decades.

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Building facade.
Thursday, 14 May 2020
  • Analysis and opinion

We know feral cats are an enormous problem for wildlife, but pet cats are wreaking havoc too.

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Wednesday, 13 May 2020
  • News

Using a group of Australian plants, Hakea, the researchers developed a model to identify features common to threatened species.

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Marika Niihori outside on campus.
Friday, 08 May 2020
  • Student profile

After being awarded a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, ANU Physics student, Marika Niihori, is on her way to Cambridge with a vision to transform healthcare.

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Miniature technology SEM image.
Thursday, 07 May 2020
  • News

New miniature devices could be developed into safe, high-resolution imaging technology to help doctors identify potentially deadly cancers and treat them early.

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Building on campus with trees.
Thursday, 07 May 2020
  • Analysis and opinion

The COVID-19 pandemic offers the opportunity for a fundamental rethink of what we consider normal. One of these areas is academia.

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Molly Folkard amongst ferns at the Botanic Gardens.
Tuesday, 05 May 2020
  • Student profile

As part of an internship at ANU, Molly Folkard has just made an important contribution to Australia’s food waste waste strategy – while still an undergraduate.

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Damon Hall/Unsplash, CC BY
Monday, 04 May 2020
  • Research story

Are you feeling anxious or irritated during the coronavirus lockdown? Do you constantly want to get up and move? Maybe you need a moment to engage with nature.

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A meteor shower.
Monday, 04 May 2020
  • News

Shooting stars will provide a little bit of joy to all Australians over the coming days while we stay home, according to ANU astronomer Dr Brad Tucker.

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