Find out about the latest news, announcements and stories about science and medicine at ANU.

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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Wednesday, 23 May 2018
  • News

ANU scientists have helped design new satellite instruments that are part of a mission launched into space today to study changes in water levels on Earth.

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Wednesday, 23 May 2018
  • News

ANU invites citizen scientists to join the University's search for exploding stars called supernovae, which help astronomers to measure the Universe.

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Aerial view of Canberra showing buildings and shine dome.
Wednesday, 23 May 2018
  • Analysis and opinion

The phrase “sold out stadium shows” is not often synonymous with science. Unless of course you are Professor Brian Cox.

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

While urbanisation presents a number of opportunities, it also poses a number of complex challenges.

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Wednesday, 16 May 2018
  • News

ANU have found the fastest-growing black hole known in the Universe, describing it as a monster that devours a mass equivalent to our sun every two days.

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Friday, 11 May 2018
  • News

A study led by ANU has shed new light on the mystery of how our solar system formed in a cloud of gas and dust in space billions of years ago.

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Friday, 11 May 2018
  • Student blog

Brody Hannan is a fourth-year Bachelor of Science student. Here he shares some of his tips for making the most of the opportunities available at ANU.

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Monday, 07 May 2018
  • Career story

Even at the ends of the Earth, there are ANU alumni. And they’re all in the same boat, literally.

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Monday, 07 May 2018
  • News

Researchers have a new understanding of the genetic makeup of a fungus that causes the disease Wheat Stripe Rust,

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