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Doughnut-shaped region found inside Earth’s core deepens understanding of planet’s magnetic field

A doughnut-shaped region thousands of kilometres beneath our feet within Earth’s liquid core has been discovered by ANU scientists, providing new clues about the dynamics of our planet’s magnetic field.

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Wednesday, 11 Nov 2020
  • News

An international team of astronomers has challenged a popular theory that mysterious dark matter dominates gravity in the inner parts of spiral galaxies such as our Milky Way.

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Aerial view of University Avenue showing buildings and trees.
Tuesday, 10 Nov 2020
  • Analysis and opinion

Marie Curie overcame innumerable obstacles, and in the process has become a role model. But does the latest film version of her life do her story justice?

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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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University campus showing building, trees and sculpture of giant silver ball.
Monday, 09 Nov 2020
  • Analysis and opinion

Science communication succeeds when it takes community knowledge seriously, works with other belief systems, and expects researchers to contribute to society.

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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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