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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, 10 Sep 2015
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An evaluation of an online assessment tool designed to assess a person's Alzheimer's disease and dementia risk has shown that 2 in every 3 participants plan on taking preventative action to reduce their future risk.  

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Thursday, 10 Sep 2015
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Hannah James’ upcoming presentation at this year’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition is guaranteed to make you reconsider what you had for lunch, but in a good way.

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Thursday, 10 Sep 2015
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Spring feels like a welcome relief from an Australian winter that felt very cold and very long. Melbourne has just shiveredthrough its coldest winter in 26 years and Canberra hibernated through more cold nights than any winter since 1997.

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Tuesday, 08 Sep 2015

ANU Medical School students Amanda Steele and Jordan Savage have been awarded the Peter Sharp Scholarship.

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Tuesday, 08 Sep 2015
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PhD student Ronald Yu from the Research School of Biology is bringing his ‘Big Bran Theory’ to the ANU grand final of the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.  

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Tuesday, 08 Sep 2015
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Scientists studying funnel-web spiders at Booderee National Park near Jervis Bay on the New South Wales south coast have found a large example of an unexpected funnel-web species.

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Monday, 07 Sep 2015

ANU and the University of Canberra (UC) have joined forces in a unique collaboration to help students kick-start their careers in science teaching.

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Monday, 07 Sep 2015
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Caroline Wenger might be representing the ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment at the 3MT grand final, but she says she’s used to feeling “a bit like the odd one out” amongst other scientists.

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