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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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Thursday, 02 Mar 2017
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Researchers at ANU have found that far-away planet systems are shaped like the Solar System

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Thursday, 02 Mar 2017
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Plain tobacco packaging in Australia reduced smoking and increased smoker attempts to quit the habit

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Wednesday, 01 Mar 2017
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A new study led by The Australian National University (ANU) has found seawater cycles throughout the Earth's interior down to 2,900km

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Monday, 27 Feb 2017
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I never thought I’d be setting my hands on fire for a university degree.

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Thursday, 16 Feb 2017
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Research led by ANU on the use of magnets to steer light has opened the door to new communications systems

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Thursday, 16 Feb 2017
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Having just submitted my PhD thesis, I have arrived at a point of major change in my life as I prepare to embark on my first professional position.

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Thursday, 16 Feb 2017
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ANU researchers have won a $1.5 million Innovation Award grant for type 1 diabetes research.

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Wednesday, 15 Feb 2017
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Create your own short film about science. Entries are now open for year 7 to 10 students.

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Tuesday, 14 Feb 2017
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A new study is looking for young Australians aged 18-25 years who worry about their weight and body shape to take part in a six-week online program to improve body image.

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