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

Two men  outdoors

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.

Read the article
Monday, 05 Jan 2015
  • News

Small Australian native birds are losing food and home to a growing flock of rivals.

Read the article
Monday, 22 Dec 2014
  • News

The end of the year is nigh and it’s a time for Christmas and New Year parties and gatherings.

Read the article
Monday, 22 Dec 2014
  • News

Food poisoning is unsurprisingly more common in summer months.

Read the article
Friday, 19 Dec 2014
  • News

Voluntary programs are all the rage. From ratcheting up cybersecurity to fighting obesity, firms in the United States and elsewhere voluntarily make pledges to do better than governmental regulation.

Read the article
Wednesday, 17 Dec 2014
  • News

It’s clear: 2014 has been a scorcher. As well as probably being the hottest year on record globally, regional and local climate records have tumbled too.

Read the article
Wednesday, 17 Dec 2014
  • News

Our plant biologists are searching for new ways to feed the world’s population.

Read the article
Saturday, 13 Dec 2014
  • Student profile

Making the move to ANU from Sydney, has helped Alex Keen find his own pathway to a career in medicine.  

Read the article