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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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- Student blog
Terence Johnson is studying a Bachelor of Science. As part of his studies, he completed an internship at Esri Australia.
- Student blog
Isaac Kozlovskis is studying a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science. As part of his studies, he completed an internship at the Australian Academy of Science.
- Research story
Dr Tobias Hayashi studied a delicate little native orchid with a cool and clever adaptation to attract pollinators.
- Research story
Not content with the challenging conditions for crop production here on Earth, Associate Professor Caitlin Byrt is lending her expertise to an ambitious space mission to grow plants on the moon.
- Analysis and opinion
Our society faces the grand challenge of providing sustainable, secure and affordable means of generating energy, while trying to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to net zero around 2050. Fusion power is one part of the solution that is getting more attention.
- Academic profile
Dr Adele Morrison is a globally recognised climate scientist, but she wasn’t always confident she’d find her place in the science community.
- News
While most spiders are creatures of solitude, a study involving researchers from ANU has found some species have become more gregarious.
- Analysis and opinion
Climate change is driving a worldwide increase in extreme events. The latest State of the Climate report confirms the risks of disasters are rising in Australia.
- Analysis and opinion
On November 21 2022 an earthquake near the Indonesian city of Cianjur in West Java caused at least 268 deaths and damaged 22,000 buildings. This event should serve as a wake-up call to improve building practices in Indonesia, because we know it’s not a question of if but when.