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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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Monday, 29 Apr 2019
  • Research story

Sometimes we overuse the word 'revolutionary'. Sometimes something revolutionary happens.

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Monday, 29 Apr 2019
  • Research story

“The really cool thing about this is … ,” she begins, before stopping herself mid-sentence. “No, wait. I should say, it’s the really disturbing thing.”

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Wednesday, 24 Apr 2019
  • News

An international research team led by ANU has made a new type of silicon that better uses sunlight and promises to cut the cost of solar technology.

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Wednesday, 24 Apr 2019
  • Career story

Madison Hartill-Law is a master of science communication. Proven by her Master of Science Communication Outreach degree.

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Tuesday, 23 Apr 2019
  • Analysis and opinion

It’s time to recognise logging for short-lived wood products is a poor use of native forests.

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Thursday, 18 Apr 2019
  • News

The research team used a low frequency radio telescope to crack the long-running lightning mystery.

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Thursday, 18 Apr 2019
  • Analysis and opinion

Recent temperature trends and extremes have changed the growing conditions experienced by trees and are placing autumn displays at risk.

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Monday, 15 Apr 2019
  • Analysis and opinion

Evidence from around the world shows that public investment in STEM can advance a strong economy, a healthy population and a sustainable environment.

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Tuesday, 09 Apr 2019
  • News

A collection of chemical compounds is breaking down barriers to research.

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