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Developing fuel moisture sensing satellites for fire management with Indigenous knowledge

In this collaborative project, researchers are working to develop future satellites for fire management by using traditional Indigenous knowledge and collaborating on remote sensing technology to help manage wildfires.

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Thursday, 31 Oct 2019
  • News

Scientists at The Australian National University have found a way to better detect all collisions of stellar-mass black holes in the Universe.

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Wednesday, 30 Oct 2019
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The genetic history of a critically endangered songbird shows its best chance of survival is to protect its rapidly disappearing habitat.

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Thursday, 24 Oct 2019
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A first-of-its-kind citizen science project will put amateur butterfly-watchers at the forefront of research and conservation for the insect.

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Wednesday, 23 Oct 2019
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Five student startups from ANU were recognised at the InnovationACT 2019 Awards Night ceremony over the weekend, sharing $50,000 worth of grants.

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Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019
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Australian research could help breeders develop more drought-resilient crops that can produce more food and more profit with less water.

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Friday, 11 Oct 2019
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A new centre will focus on linking the digital & physical worlds through light, thanks to $34.9 million in Australian Government funding.

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Friday, 11 Oct 2019
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Warmer temperatures linked to climate change are having a big impact on the breeding habits of one of Australia’s most recognisable bird species.

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Thursday, 10 Oct 2019
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Researchers are asking the public to help investigate a phenomenon that’s killing Australia’s iconic snow gums.

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Wednesday, 02 Oct 2019
  • Analysis and opinion

In Australia, renewable energy is growing at a per capita rate ten times faster than the world average.

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