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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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Friday, 11 Oct 2019
  • News

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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University campus showing building, trees and sculpture of giant silver ball.
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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Monday, 30 Sep 2019
  • Research story

Five years ago, an ANU biologist proved that most female songbirds sing, but it’s a finding that many people are struggling to accept.

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Thursday, 26 Sep 2019
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The latest report from the IPCC paints a grim picture of the future of Australia’s coastal areas, but there’s still time to avoid the worst scenario.

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Wednesday, 25 Sep 2019
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Budding astronomers from across the Canberra region now have greater access to high-quality telescopes at Mt Stromlo Observatory.

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Friday, 20 Sep 2019
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Victoria’s conservation reserves are failing to protect threatened species, with the best areas for survival instead allocated to logging, new research warns.

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Thursday, 19 Sep 2019
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The ANU Zero-Carbon Energy for the Asia-Pacific project will provide a blueprint for how Australia can become the region's renewable energy powerhouse.

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Wednesday, 18 Sep 2019
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Researchers have shown how Australian wheat crops would cope if a destructive disease that’s yet to hit our shores ever made it into the country.

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