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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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Wednesday, 19 Apr 2017
  • Research story

The first satellites built in Australia in the past 15 years have been launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida

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Wednesday, 19 Apr 2017

We were delighted to see alumni & friends at the recent ANU Science Public Lecture and Dinner at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta.

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Wednesday, 12 Apr 2017
  • Career story

Like most graduates, Ellen Miech was worried about finding a job after she finished her degree. Turns out she needn’t have been.

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Saturday, 01 Apr 2017
  • Student profile

Meet Jessica Cregan, whose internship at The Canberra Hospital has changed her future.

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Friday, 31 Mar 2017
  • Research story

We don't yet know what could happen to these cute little amphibians should temperatures continue to climb, and they in turn run out of mountainside to climb.

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Monday, 27 Mar 2017
  • Research story

The Australian National University (ANU) is launching a search for a new planet in our Solar System, inviting anyone around to lend a hand.

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Thursday, 23 Mar 2017
  • Research story

ANU biologists have found the first evidence of mass extinction of Australian animals caused by a dramatic drop in global temperatures 35 million years ago.

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Tuesday, 21 Mar 2017

ANU astronomy will take centre stage around the world as BBC and ABC host a series of live stargazing events from the University's Siding Spring Observatory.

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Monday, 20 Mar 2017
  • Student blog

PhB student, Lachlan Arthur, shares some insights into his first few weeks studying in Switzerland.

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