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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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Sunday, 27 Nov 2016
  • Student profile

What does it mean to be human? If you're interested in the answer, you'll love the Master of Biological Anthropology.

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Sunday, 27 Nov 2016
  • Career story

For Scott Worboys, starting a full time job after submitting his final assessment piece took just one week.

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Thursday, 24 Nov 2016
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When only 14 of any species are left in the wild, you know they are in trouble.

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Thursday, 24 Nov 2016
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Scientists have solved a long-standing mystery surrounding Australia’s only active volcanic area, in the country’s southeast.

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Tuesday, 22 Nov 2016

Researchers at ANU have used glow-in-the-dark geckos to help shed light on the mysteries of animal navigation and to help improve biodiversity in farming landscapes.

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Tuesday, 22 Nov 2016
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Researchers at ANU are calling for the public to help save the wild population of the orange bellied parrot before they go extinct.

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Friday, 18 Nov 2016

The Australian Academy of Science has honoured two ANU professors for their contributions to science.

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Friday, 18 Nov 2016
  • Research story

Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have found a new breeding population of the critically endangered regent honeyeater.

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Monday, 14 Nov 2016
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The biggest Supermoon in 70 years is set to light up the night sky tonight.

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