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Two photos. The left photo is of Professor Naomi McClure-Griffith in front of outdoor astronomy facilities. The second photo is of Li Yusen holding a camera outside near the ocean.

National recognition for Australian astronomers innovating how we explore the cosmos

The Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA) honoured six astronomers at its Annual Scientific Meeting in Adelaide this week, including two ANU scientists.

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Thursday, 28 Mar 2019
  • News

Scientific and traditional knowledge of biodiversity are exchanged as RSB host members of the Njanjma Rangers.

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Dr Meru Sheel
Monday, 25 Mar 2019
  • Academic profile

A ‘disease detective’ from ANU wants to better coordinate emergency responses.

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Two kangaroos grazing on Kangaroo Island
Thursday, 21 Mar 2019
  • Research story

Landholders need to turn professional in controlling kangaroo populations on properties and regard the iconic Australian animals as assets rather than pests.

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Wednesday, 20 Mar 2019
  • Research story

The near-Earth asteroid, Bennu, has thrown NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission a curve ball as its rough surface littered with boulders had not been anticipated.

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Saturday, 16 Mar 2019
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ANU scientists have found that Earth is made of the same elements as the Sun but has less of the volatile elements such as hydrogen, helium, oxygen and nitrogen

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Thursday, 14 Mar 2019
  • News

ANU scientists studying magnetic fields of planets have found most planets discovered in other solar systems are unlikely to be as hospitable to life as Earth.

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Wednesday, 13 Mar 2019
  • Research story

Researchers from ANU are unlocking some of the secrets of the Earth's inner core by adapting and further developing a technique used in hospitals.

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Tuesday, 12 Mar 2019
  • News

A new climate tool visualises data which shows by 2050, Australians will no longer enjoy winter as they know it today.

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After the quake
Tuesday, 12 Mar 2019
  • Research story

ANU research is providing policy-makers with the data they need to build earthquake resilient buildings.

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