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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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Jane Dahlstrom
Wednesday, 06 Feb 2019
  • Academic profile

Walking along the shelves, Professor Jane Dahlstrom indicates a spleen, preserved in fluid and encased in perspex, and says, “Yes, I remember that patient.”

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Wednesday, 06 Feb 2019
  • Research story

One baby’s tragic death led to a $20-million trial to prevent similar cases.

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Professor Paul Martin
Wednesday, 06 Feb 2019
  • Research story

If you're suffering from migraine, should you see a doctor about it – or a psychologist?

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Kambri university precinct at night with lights.
Monday, 04 Feb 2019
  • Analysis and opinion

Evidence uncovered by the Royal Commission has shown systemic failures in the implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

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Thursday, 31 Jan 2019
  • Academic profile

Female-Only Identified Positions has proven to be a useful tool to boost the number of women on staff.

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Thursday, 31 Jan 2019
  • News

A new study proves that Lungfish potentially live up to 80 years.

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Tuesday, 29 Jan 2019
  • News

Scientists from ANU have used new space technology to predict droughts and increased bushfire risk up to five months in advance.

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Friday, 25 Jan 2019
  • Career story

Dr Kate Grarock is a nominee for the 2019 ACT Australian of the year.

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Tuesday, 22 Jan 2019
  • News

The team found forest soils recovered very slowly over up to 80 years following a bushfire.

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