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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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Theresia Klarissa and Tom Harrysson outside the Innovations Theatre at ANU.
Tuesday, 30 Apr 2024
  • Impact story (giving)

A university professor has created the Prestigious Ken Behrens Award to encourage students to embrace extra-curricular opportunities in Canberra.

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Rainforest
Friday, 26 Apr 2024
  • Analysis and opinion

What does the evidence say about what tall, wet forests actually looked like 250 years ago? The answer matters because it influences how these forests are managed.

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Two white cockatoos in a blue metal crate
Monday, 22 Apr 2024
  • News

Dubbed "CSI, but for parrots", Dr George Olah is creating a forensic genomic toolkit which will help authorities to track the routes of illegally traded birds poached from the wild in Indonesia.

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Taylor Glover in a park in Goulburn.
Thursday, 18 Apr 2024
  • Impact story (giving)

The Jessica King Scholarship is helping keep Indigenous students at university.

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Two women in a lab
Thursday, 11 Apr 2024
  • News

A new breath-testing device, developed at ANU, could supersede the finger-prick that is a daily burden for people with diabetes, who need to monitor their blood glucose.

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Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024
  • News

Mathematician Emeritus Robert (Bob) Leith Dewar FAA FAPS FAIP was a giant in the field of theoretical plasma physics.

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Helen Clark spoke at the ANU in March. Photo: Dave Fanner/ANU
Sunday, 07 Apr 2024
  • News

Health and human security are fundamentally valued in all societies, and transformative change is needed to ensure a healthier future for all.

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A blood sample being taken at the the John Curtin School of Medical Research located at The Australian National University.
Friday, 05 Apr 2024
  • News
  • Research story

A supportive workplace, work-life balance and a connection to rural communities are all key to retaining doctors in rural and remote areas of Australia, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU).

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Friday, 05 Apr 2024
  • Research story

There's a growing movement to decolonise mathematics. Professor Rowena Ball explains what this means and why it is important.

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