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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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Sasanan Trakansuebkul with her arms in the air celebrating her 3 minute thesis win.
Friday, 26 Jul 2024
  • News

Sasanan Trakansuebkul and Rakshanya Sekar were the winner and runner-up of the 3-minute thesis.

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Galah
Wednesday, 24 Jul 2024
  • Analysis and opinion

While it’s already too late to repair some of the damage caused by climate change, ANU researchers still believe in a sustainable future.

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Australian landscape with gum trees
Wednesday, 24 Jul 2024
  • Analysis and opinion

The condition of Australia’s environment continues to decline. Many Australians wonder if it’s possible to reverse this depressing trajectory – and our landmark assessment released today shows the answer is yes.

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Farm dam
Thursday, 18 Jul 2024
  • News

Managing the water quality of farm dams is critical to the health of livestock as well as boosting crop production, according to new research from the ANU Sustainable Farms group.

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Jasmine Pearson
Thursday, 18 Jul 2024
  • Student profile

Research into drug checks has won Jasmine Pearson a Postgraduate Medal for Academic Excellent.

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Jin Si Lam at ANU in Canberra, ACT.
Tuesday, 16 Jul 2024
  • News
  • Student profile

Jin Si Lam focused on the mechanisms of thrombosis and cancer.

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The unexpected poetry of PhD acknowledgements
Thursday, 11 Jul 2024
  • Research story

After reading hundreds and hundreds of PhD theses, we accidentally discovered how to write the perfect PhD acknowledgement: it's a kind of poetry.

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Three men in a lab wearing safety glasses
Wednesday, 10 Jul 2024
  • News

ANU physicists are giving the Sydney Harbour Bridge a laser-based facelift so it can stand proud for future generations.

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Dr Tim McInerney in the Finkel Lecture Theatre.
Wednesday, 10 Jul 2024
  • Research story
  • Student profile

Tim McInerney always knew he'd get a PhD. He hadn't planned on also getting a tattoo.

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