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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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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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Building on campus with trees.
Monday, 21 Jan 2019
  • Analysis and opinion

The situation is a little more complicated than it may appear.

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Thursday, 17 Jan 2019
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The two facilities support Australian researchers to investigate and develop solutions to some of society’s biggest problems.

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Aerial view of ANU campus, showing buildings, ovals and Black Mountain.
Friday, 21 Dec 2018
  • Analysis and opinion

Ensuring the economic health of nations is one of the biggest tasks expected of governments. The elephant in the room has long been the health of the environmen

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University campus showing building, trees and sculpture of giant silver ball.
Friday, 21 Dec 2018
  • Analysis and opinion

Glossy Black-Cockatoos used to be common on South Australia’s Kangaroo Island until possums started eating their eggs and chicks.

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Friday, 21 Dec 2018
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How do you make plant science interesting for school students? Mel Norris reports.

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Thursday, 20 Dec 2018
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A new study led by The Australian National University (ANU) could lead to cheaper and more efficient solar technology.

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