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Fires burning on mountain range by the sea.

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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Thursday, 01 Sep 2022
  • News

The ANU Sustainable Farms team has taken out one of the country's top science prizes for developing a powerful tool that helps farmers predict how what they do on their farms could impact different bird species.

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Thursday, 01 Sep 2022
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A team of researchers from the ANU Research School of Biology and CSIRO has been awarded more than $1 million to develop technology that harvests valuable resources from our wastewater.

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Monday, 29 Aug 2022
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The largest women-only recruitment drive in the history of Australian Astronomy and Space is underway.

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Lab
Friday, 26 Aug 2022
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Researchers from ANU have released results from Australia's first government-backed pill testing service, including finding methamphetamine that was actually sugar.

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Thursday, 25 Aug 2022
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Are you're smarter than a gold fish? Come along to this year's 3MT final to find out!

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Dr Emma Tucker (left) and Dr Lex van Loon. Photo: Tracey Nearmy/ANU
Monday, 22 Aug 2022
  • Media release

Space medicine experts from ANU are predicting whether an astronaut can safely travel to Mars and fulfil their mission duties upon stepping foot on the Red Planet.

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A man in a lab coat is looking towards the camera. He is sitting next to a computer displaying genetic analysis in a laboratory.
Friday, 19 Aug 2022
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Using cutting-edge technology, biologist Dr Benjamin Schwessinger from The Australian National University (ANU) is helping to protect the biosecurity of Australia's unique flora and agricultural industry.

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Friday, 19 Aug 2022
  • Research story

Dr Francis Bennet is pushing the boundaries of glass for secure satellite communication. This new technology aims to optimise communication across Australia, especially during natural disasters and health crises.

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A women is looking at the camera. Behind her is laboratory equipment.
Friday, 19 Aug 2022
  • Media release

Australia is set to play a leading role in the global hunt for mysterious dark matter, with the launch of a new lab in regional Victoria today.

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