Find out about the latest news, announcements and stories about science and medicine at ANU.

Fires burning on mountain range by the sea.

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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Tuesday, 14 Jun 2016

Don’t get us wrong, you can learn a lot about environment management on campus. But getting your hands dirty at the National Arboretum Canberra gives you a whole new perspective.

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Friday, 10 Jun 2016

ANU PhD students claimed victory for designing an innovative concept where smartphones could be used to test water quality.

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Thursday, 09 Jun 2016
  • News

A collaboration between Australian and New Zealand medical schools working to advance Indigenous health initiatives has received international recognition for its achievements.

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Thursday, 09 Jun 2016
  • News

Scientists have found past El Niño oscillations in the Pacific Ocean may have amplified global climate fluctuations for hundreds of years at a time.

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Monday, 06 Jun 2016
  • Student profile

Juliet Kirby wants more girls to share in the glow of pride—and plasma—she experiences as a physics student at ANU. Juliet Kirby can talk about physics until she’s purple in the face.

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Friday, 03 Jun 2016
  • News

ANU has honoured its finest teachers at the Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in Education.

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Friday, 03 Jun 2016
  • Research story

The Universe is expanding faster than expected, a study involving ANU has found.

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David Stock, Forestry student
Friday, 03 Jun 2016
  • Student profile

“I have a background in straight science so it was really interesting for me to do some forest management courses, looking at how you balance the ecologically best option with what’s applicable in the real world."

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Friday, 03 Jun 2016
  • Career story

“I never want to leave Mount Stromlo! It’s really serene and quiet, so you get a lot of work done.

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