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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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Potato Rubisco catalysis showing plant, roots and computer generated protein structure.
Tuesday, 14 Jul 2020
  • News

Research led by scientists at The Australian National University (ANU) could lead to major improvements in crop production.

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University avenue through Kambri precinct with buildings and trees.
Friday, 10 Jul 2020
  • Analysis and opinion

It's painfully clear nature is buckling under the weight of farming's demands. There's another way – but it involves accepting nature's limits.

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Aerial view of ANU campus, showing buildings, ovals and Black Mountain.
Friday, 10 Jul 2020
  • Analysis and opinion

After the bushfires, we went looking for endangered corroboree frogs. Normally, they respond to our calls. But at some sites, the ponds were silent.

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Dr James Gilbert next to telescope.
Thursday, 09 Jul 2020
  • News

ANU researcher, Dr James Gilbert has been named one of Australia’s most innovative engineers.

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Map of Australia with location of native animal species
Wednesday, 08 Jul 2020
  • News

Professor Kruuk will receive $3.3 million in funding from the ARC to pursue research into the effects of changing environments on wild animal populations.

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Building with trees in foreground.
Tuesday, 07 Jul 2020
  • Analysis and opinion

Amid the dire consequences of COVID-19, some consider the pandemic to the best news the environment has received in a long time.

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Five clocks on dark wall.
Monday, 06 Jul 2020
  • Academic profile

You might have heard that it’s July now. The year is, apparently, already half over. But how can this be possible? We turn to Dr Peter Riggs for answers.

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Monday, 06 Jul 2020
  • Analysis and opinion

Australia's space industry is booming despite the impact of coronavirus.

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Kate at walking along a storm water drain in Canberra.
Wednesday, 01 Jul 2020
  • Research story

“Imagine how different it could be?” Kate asks. “Even if you didn’t get rid of the concrete, if you could just get the channel looking attractive!”

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