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Better dams offer major benefits to farmers and livestock

Managing the water quality of farm dams is critical to the health of livestock as well as boosting crop production, according to new research from the ANU Sustainable Farms group.

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Tuesday, 24 May 2016
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An international study led by The Australian National University (ANU) has found evidence that marine life can easily invade Antarctic waters from the north, and could be poised to colonise the rapidly-warming Antarctic marine ecosystems.

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Monday, 23 May 2016

The Australian Academy of Science has recognised two scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) for their work on advancing science.

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Thursday, 19 May 2016
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Big isn't always better when it comes to the size of male genitals.

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Tuesday, 17 May 2016
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Physicists are putting themselves out of a job, using artificial intelligence to run a complex experiment.

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Tuesday, 17 May 2016
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Scientists have found evidence of a huge asteroid that struck the Earth early in its life with an impact larger than anything humans have experienced.

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Monday, 16 May 2016
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Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have found possums in New Zealand prefer to eat leaves high in available protein, giving authorities new evidence to help them limit possum damage to New Zealand's forests.

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Monday, 16 May 2016
  • Career story

Mark studied forest science with honours in biology, a degree which he says gave him “a diverse set of skills to take with me to my workplace.

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Tuesday, 10 May 2016
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The South Australian Royal Commission into the nuclear fuel cycle has kick started a new public discussion about the role of nuclear energy as the world looks for clean sources of energy, say experts from ANU.

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Saturday, 07 May 2016
  • Research story

If we can say that most doctors derive satisfaction from successfully treating their patients, Dr Simon Jiang is taking job satisfaction to the next level.

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