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Fires burning on mountain range by the sea.

Wildfires and threats in the sights: Microfocussing system set to transform infrared detectors

Researchers have developed a highly sensitive method for detecting environmental hotspots, such as bushfires or military threats, by harnessing the focusing power of meta-optical systems.

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Thursday, 22 Nov 2018
  • News

A study has investigated the nature of a cosmic phenomenon that slows down star formation, which helps to ensure the Universe is a place where life can emerge.

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Tuesday, 20 Nov 2018
  • Academic profile

Dr Brookhouse, loves to peer back through time by examining the growth rings from trees. Yes, he’s a dendrochronologist. And he’s made an amazing discovery..

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Tuesday, 20 Nov 2018
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explore the hidden and fascinating world of plants, taking the viewer inside the leaf and over the crop fields through the eyes of plant scientist.

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Tuesday, 20 Nov 2018
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ACT Scientist of the Year Dr Rose Ahlefeldt, is working with crystals that may one day be used to store quantum information in the next generation of computers.

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Tuesday, 20 Nov 2018
  • Career story

Who makes the decision about the next appliance in a household? And what are the consequences? Sarah Wilson reports.

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Tuesday, 20 Nov 2018
  • Research story

ANU scientists unpack their bags—and their research—for us.

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Tuesday, 13 Nov 2018
  • Career story

The one-year program takes you around Australia, providing specialist training in science communication performance.

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Friday, 09 Nov 2018
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The new study led ANU investigated the violent stoush between the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds.

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Tuesday, 06 Nov 2018
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Associate Professor Rowena Ball shares her latest experiences of working with two remote Indigenous schools.

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