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Developing fuel moisture sensing satellites for fire management with Indigenous knowledge

In this collaborative project, researchers are working to develop future satellites for fire management by using traditional Indigenous knowledge and collaborating on remote sensing technology to help manage wildfires.

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Tuesday, 13 Feb 2018
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ANU scientists are helping to solve the mystery of the world’s oldest large fossils of strange organisms that lived more than 500 millions years ago.

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Tuesday, 13 Feb 2018
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The Australian National University (ANU) has appointed astronomer Dr Chris Lidman as the first Director of the ANU Siding Spring Observatory.

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Monday, 12 Feb 2018
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Meet Karlie Noon, who is studying her Masters of Astronomy and Astrophysics at ANU.

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Thursday, 08 Feb 2018
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New research involving ANU demonstrated a long-theorised nuclear effect, in a feat that will help scientists understand how stars evolve and produce elements.

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Friday, 02 Feb 2018
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A new international study involving ANU has found a plane of dwarf galaxies orbiting around Centaurus A.

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Friday, 02 Feb 2018
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A team of Australian scientists have found a new way to use radio telescopes to peer into deep space.

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Thursday, 01 Feb 2018
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ANU will play a major role in the Taipan galaxy survey, which will for the first time measure the current expansion rate of the Universe.

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Tuesday, 30 Jan 2018
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Stargazers are in for a once in a 150-year treat this week, with a super red blue Moon illuminating the night sky on January 31.

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Friday, 26 Jan 2018
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Distinguished members of the ANU science and health community have been recognised in the 2018 Australia Day Honours for their contribution to Australia.

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