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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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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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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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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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Friday, 05 Apr 2024
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  • 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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Thursday, 04 Apr 2024
  • News

Researchers from ANU have made a discovery about a little understood protein in the human body that could help treat diseases that cause seizures, including epilepsy.

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Wednesday, 03 Apr 2024
  • Analysis and opinion

Scientists examined computer simulations of Earth’s climate over the past 1,150 years. They found that given enough time, natural variability in Australian rainfall can produce “mega-droughts” lasting 20 years or more.

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Wednesday, 03 Apr 2024
  • News

Three exceptional scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have been recognised for their world-leading work with our forests, marine megafauna and critical metals.

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