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Farm dam

Better dams offer major benefits to farmers and livestock

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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Greater gliders sitting in a  tree.
Monday, 09 Nov 2020
  • News

Scientists have discovered one of Australia’s best-loved animals is actually three different species.

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Tamara
Thursday, 05 Nov 2020
  • Student blog

My name is Tamara and I am a 3rd-year student studying chemistry and science communication. I am also one of the peer mentors at ANU Thrive. I am very fortunate to work in a department that promotes wellbeing within the ANU community. Having supportive colleagues and a nurturing work environment is very valuable to me, particularly in challenging times like this.

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Thursday, 05 Nov 2020
  • Student blog

I completed my dissertation in the field of sustainable agriculture. Through grant funding provided by the university, I was given the unique opportunity to visit a small-scale irrigation scheme in the south of Zimbabwe.

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Thursday, 05 Nov 2020
  • Student blog

Doing a PhD can be a long and difficult journey. Make sure you prepare yourself for the challenge and try to find a good support system to help you through the rough times.

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Professor Susan Scott and Professor David McClelland in gravitational wave laboratory
Thursday, 29 Oct 2020
  • News

The 2020 Prime Minister's Prize for Science has been awarded to two physicists from ANU and two scientists from other institutions for their ground-breaking work to detect ripples in space and time known as gravitational waves.

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Dr Anna Olsen in front of graffiti wall
Friday, 23 Oct 2020
  • News

Four academics, including Dr Tristan Reekie from the Research School of Chemistry, have been recognised with prestigious ACT Young Tall Poppy Science Awards.

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Aerial view of Canberra showing buildings and shine dome.
Thursday, 22 Oct 2020
  • Analysis and opinion

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how much modern societies are governed by statistics. Despite their objective appearance, these numbers gain their strength from very human relationships.

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Supergiant star Betelgeuse
Friday, 16 Oct 2020
  • News

Lately the supergiant star has been behaving strangely.

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Friday, 16 Oct 2020
  • News

Naturally disturbed forests are among the most threatened habitats in the world.

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