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Two photos. The left photo is of Professor Naomi McClure-Griffith in front of outdoor astronomy facilities. The second photo is of Li Yusen holding a camera outside near the ocean.

National recognition for Australian astronomers innovating how we explore the cosmos

The Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA) honoured six astronomers at its Annual Scientific Meeting in Adelaide this week, including two ANU scientists.

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Thursday, 24 Nov 2016
  • News

When only 14 of any species are left in the wild, you know they are in trouble.

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Thursday, 24 Nov 2016
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Scientists have solved a long-standing mystery surrounding Australia’s only active volcanic area, in the country’s southeast.

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Tuesday, 22 Nov 2016
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Researchers at ANU are calling for the public to help save the wild population of the orange bellied parrot before they go extinct.

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Tuesday, 22 Nov 2016

Researchers at ANU have used glow-in-the-dark geckos to help shed light on the mysteries of animal navigation and to help improve biodiversity in farming landscapes.

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Friday, 18 Nov 2016

The Australian Academy of Science has honoured two ANU professors for their contributions to science.

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Friday, 18 Nov 2016
  • Research story

Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have found a new breeding population of the critically endangered regent honeyeater.

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Monday, 14 Nov 2016
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The biggest Supermoon in 70 years is set to light up the night sky tonight.

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Tuesday, 08 Nov 2016

The hottest year on record globally in 2015 could be an average year by 2025 and beyond if carbon emissions continue to rise at the same rate, new research has found.

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Monday, 07 Nov 2016

An X-ray microscopy laboratory at The Australian National University (ANU) was officially opened on Monday following a $5 million upgrade to help store carbon dioxide underground.

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