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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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- Media release
Joining forces to develop new and more effective treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Analysis and opinion
New research shows that the basic assumption in biomedicine that females are “smaller versions” of males is not supported for most pre-clinical traits.
- Student blog
Solene Chretien is studying a Bachelor of Environment & Sustainability / Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics. As part of her studies, she completed an internship with Stop Food Waste Australia.
- Student blog
Terence Johnson is studying a Bachelor of Science. As part of his studies, he completed an internship at Esri Australia.
- 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.