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Two photos. The left photo is of Professor Naomi McClure-Griffith in front of outdoor astronomy facilities. The second photo is of Li Yusen holding a camera outside near the ocean.

National recognition for Australian astronomers innovating how we explore the cosmos

The Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA) honoured six astronomers at its Annual Scientific Meeting in Adelaide this week, including two ANU scientists.

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Kale leaves
Tuesday, 03 Jan 2023
  • Analysis and opinion

Pure mathematics often yields unanticipated applications, but without a time machine to look into the future, how do mathematicians like me choose what to study?

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Brown snake near an urban fence
Friday, 23 Dec 2022
  • News

"We have to learn to perceive these animals not as some unbelonging enemy in our environment, but as intrinsic parts of the landscape and as critical servants to the balance of ecosystems," says ANU snake expert Associate Professor Gavin Smith.

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Sunrise behind bushfire haze
Thursday, 22 Dec 2022
  • Analysis and opinion

The government must urgently develop a comprehensive, well-informed and fair plan to reduce the risks, by adapting to climate change.

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Man with safety goggles and a lab coat with laser equipment
Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022
  • News

Physicists have developed a new tiny laser that could be used by the thousand to make future dynamic 3D holograms.

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Two graduands in front of a building
Monday, 19 Dec 2022
  • Student blog

Himani came to ANU from India to pursue a PhD with the Mathematical Sciences Institute, focusing on operator theory.

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Hands throwing papers into a firepit
Friday, 16 Dec 2022
  • Student profile

The tradition of burning their PhD thesis has been handed down from student to student at Mount Stromlo ever since the 2003 bushfires.

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Friday, 16 Dec 2022
  • Media release

Joining forces to develop new and more effective treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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A man stand in front of a reflective building
Thursday, 15 Dec 2022
  • Student blog

Graduating with a Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced), Hangyu Meng came to ANU to pursue his curiosity about how the world works and to develop his research skills with the hope of continuing his studies with a PhD.

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Gnat on a greenhood orchid
Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022
  • Research story

Dr Tobias Hayashi studied a delicate little native orchid with a cool and clever adaptation to attract pollinators.

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