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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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Friday, 31 Mar 2017
  • Research story

We don't yet know what could happen to these cute little amphibians should temperatures continue to climb, and they in turn run out of mountainside to climb.

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Monday, 27 Mar 2017
  • Research story

The Australian National University (ANU) is launching a search for a new planet in our Solar System, inviting anyone around to lend a hand.

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Thursday, 23 Mar 2017
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ANU biologists have found the first evidence of mass extinction of Australian animals caused by a dramatic drop in global temperatures 35 million years ago.

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Tuesday, 21 Mar 2017

ANU astronomy will take centre stage around the world as BBC and ABC host a series of live stargazing events from the University's Siding Spring Observatory.

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Monday, 20 Mar 2017
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PhB student, Lachlan Arthur, shares some insights into his first few weeks studying in Switzerland.

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Friday, 10 Mar 2017
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Seven ANU students have been awarded a prestigious Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship for Semester 2, 2017.

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Friday, 10 Mar 2017
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ANU Chemists have found a way to use sunlight to purify wastewater rapidly and cheaply, and to make self-cleaning materials for buildings.

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Friday, 10 Mar 2017
  • Student blog

Late last year, I spent two months living and working on a scientific research vessel.

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Wednesday, 08 Mar 2017
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Physicists have designed a handheld devicethat will use the power of MRI and mass spectrometry to perform a chemical analysis of objects.

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