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Doughnut-shaped region found inside Earth’s core deepens understanding of planet’s magnetic field

A doughnut-shaped region thousands of kilometres beneath our feet within Earth’s liquid core has been discovered by ANU scientists, providing new clues about the dynamics of our planet’s magnetic field.

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Thursday, 31 May 2018
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When it comes to successful studying we believe it’s all about the location, so we asked Science at ANU students for their favourite study spots in Canberra.

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Thursday, 31 May 2018
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Distinguished Australian plant scientist Professor Rana Munns was awarded the 2018 Ralph Slatyer Medal for outstanding biological research

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Wednesday, 30 May 2018
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The Australian National University (ANU) has announced significant changes to the way it will admit undergraduate Australian students to its courses from 2020.

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Tuesday, 29 May 2018
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About once a week, I’m the one to gently explain that the star name bought to honour someone's memory is not officially recognised.

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Friday, 25 May 2018
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Citizen scientists in every state and territory have helped ANU smash its own stargazing Guinness World Records title

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Thursday, 24 May 2018
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Dr Brad Tucker from ANU has congratulated everyone who participated in the attempt to break the University's stargazing Guinness World Records title

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Wednesday, 23 May 2018
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ANU scientists have helped design new satellite instruments that are part of a mission launched into space today to study changes in water levels on Earth.

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Wednesday, 23 May 2018
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ANU invites citizen scientists to join the University's search for exploding stars called supernovae, which help astronomers to measure the Universe.

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Wednesday, 23 May 2018
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The phrase “sold out stadium shows” is not often synonymous with science. Unless of course you are Professor Brian Cox.

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