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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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Dr Nicky Bruce is using her scientific skillset to run her bakery in Albury, NSW.
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An environment expert at ANU has warned city councils to address climate change, in the absence of an evidence-based systems approach, can have consequences.
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Research led by ANU has drilled down to the molecular level to find similarities across six pharmaceutical drugs, to find a way to reduce unwanted side effects.
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Stars in our galaxy are likely to have been part of the Milky Way before being pulled away by an invading satellite galaxy, a study involving ANU has found.
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A study by ANU has found Australia can easily meet its 2030 carbon emissions target by replacing coal-fired power stations with renewables at zero net costs.
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Meet Science at ANU PhD candidate Donna Belder and see how her research is contributing to birdlife conservation.
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Ram Parameswaran looked all over the world before choosing to study the Master of Energy Change degree at ANU.
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ANU research suggests natural rainfall variation is so great that it could take a human lifetime for significant climate signals to appear.
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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.