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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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Cyclone or hurricane from above
Tuesday, 08 Aug 2023
  • Analysis and opinion

Our world has more heat in the oceans and atmosphere, which can supercharge cyclones. Humans have techniques to weaken storms, but they could have unexpected – or even dangerous – side effects.

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ANU Kambri
Monday, 07 Aug 2023
  • News

ANU has been awarded a total of almost $10m in funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to bolster the nation's capabilities in nuclear and radiation science, and plant biosecurity.

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An open can of baby formula
Thursday, 03 Aug 2023
  • News

The global uptake of commercial milk formula is harming our planet, but parents aren’t to blame. Fortunately, simple policy solutions can support breastfeeding, health and climate action.

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Black silhouette of a kangaroo in front of the flames of a bushfire
Monday, 31 Jul 2023
  • News

With an El Niño summer promising hotter and drier conditions for much of Australia, we must rethink how we measure the impact bushfires and other extreme weather events have on our mental health and wellbeing, according to experts from The Australian National University (ANU).

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Fighting fires from space
Monday, 31 Jul 2023
  • Research story

Behind the scenes: building a satellite to prevent Australian bushfires

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Green plants hanging in black pockets on a wall of a corridor
Thursday, 27 Jul 2023
  • Research story

You are standing in front of two corridors in the ANU Forestry Building. Which one would you choose? Both are thoroughfares, running parallel, and will get you to the same place. What if you saw some green indoor plants hanging on the wall of one corridor - would that influence your decision?

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Man seated outdoors
Wednesday, 26 Jul 2023
  • News

Transdisciplinary scientist Dr Ehsan Nabavi from ANU CPAS has been named as one of Australia’s best emerging thinkers and communicators, being selected for the 2023 ABC TOP 5 Media Residency Program.

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Man and butterflie software
Wednesday, 19 Jul 2023
  • News

Dr Robert Lanfear of the ANU Research School of Biology and Dr Minh Bui, from the College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics (CECC) are finalists for the 2023 Eureka Prize for Excellence in Research Software.

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Man in front on autumn leaves
Wednesday, 19 Jul 2023
  • Research story

Dr Craig Stewart used synthetic chemistry to explore how to produce new types of weed-killing plants derived from natural products.

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