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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, 02 Nov 2017
  • Student blog

Like many Earth Science students, my passion for geoscience began with a simple fascination in volcanoes and earthquakes.

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Monday, 30 Oct 2017
  • Student profile

Third year medical student Lissy McLinton talks about her placement in the Northern Territory.

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Friday, 27 Oct 2017
  • Research story

A new study led by ANU has mapped priority areas around the world to protect thousands of mammal species.

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Wednesday, 25 Oct 2017
  • News

Three researchers from ANU have been honoured for their contributions to science and health in the ACT Tall Poppy Awards for 2017.

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Wednesday, 25 Oct 2017
  • News

The physics and engineering Makerspace has played a key role in designing and producing the newly unveiled Australian of the Year trophies. 

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Wednesday, 25 Oct 2017
  • Academic profile

From an early age, Professor Fred Chow wondered how plant science could be used to solve famine.

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Friday, 20 Oct 2017
  • Academic profile

Dr Aude Fahrer's 'wake-up call' to the immune system could fight many types of cancer.

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Wednesday, 18 Oct 2017
  • News

Scientists from ANU have launched a new crowdfunding campaign to help protect the critically endangered swift parrot from sugar gliders.

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Wednesday, 18 Oct 2017
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ANU congratulates Professor Jenny Graves AO, one of Australia’s leading evolutionary geneticists, on winning this year’s Prime Minister’s Prize for Science.

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