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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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John Debs holds up and inspects a clear face shield in the ANU Makerspace.
Friday, 01 May 2020
  • News

ANU is coordinating the production of thousands of face shields and masks to ensure health workers have access to personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Prof Nerilie Abram holds up a coral core in the lab.
Friday, 01 May 2020
  • News

Scientists across Australia will get the chance to show the nation how their work is for the public good, under a new partnership between ANU and the ABC.

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An asteroid heads towards Earth.
Wednesday, 29 Apr 2020
  • News

As the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, we can be thankful that humanity will be spared from another catastrophe tonight.

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Child holding up rainbow painting
Thursday, 23 Apr 2020
  • News

We’ve entered a new reality. It’s not great, but it has something going for it: we don’t know how this one ends. Yet.

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Ecologist, Kate Grarock.
Saturday, 18 Apr 2020
  • Analysis and opinion

How does it feel when your 'happy place' is razed in the summer fires? And where do you go to from there?

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A bettong being held by an outreach officer.
Friday, 17 Apr 2020
  • News

A new ANU study has found that animals may be an "untapped" resource to help manage fuel loads for bushfires.

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Earth
Wednesday, 15 Apr 2020
  • News

Health and environmental standards are at risk of manipulation by governments during the global coronavirus crisis, new research from ANU warns.

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Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020
  • Research story

When the boat finally passes into the One Tree Island lagoon, you breathe a sigh of relief. This tiny coral cay is where you will spend the next ten days.

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University campus showing building, trees and sculpture of giant silver ball.
Wednesday, 08 Apr 2020
  • Analysis and opinion

The climate crisis has been ticking along in the background. Here's what you've missed.

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