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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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Earth is heading for another mass extinction – and human activity is to blame.
- Analysis and opinion
ANU fire and vegetation experts provide tips on maintaining a garden, while keeping your home safer from bushfires.
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Alongside traditional kinds of expertise, “real time” expertise and leadership at the local scale will be invaluable in coming weeks and months.
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Immediate action is needed to put Australia’s environment on a course to recovery.
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New Holland honeyeaters are experts at sounding the alarm when there’s danger.
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Record hot weather, drought and a devastating bushfire season in 2019 damaged our environment and natural resources on an unprecedented scale.
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To relieve financial pressures and stress to students caused by COVID-19, Vice Chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt has announced additional support measures.
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Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt today announced The Australian National University (ANU) will move to remote work and study from tomorrow.
- Analysis and opinion
Society is relying on its universities and medical research institutes to develop vaccines, tests and public health measures to combat COVID-19.