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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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Monday, 04 Nov 2019
  • Student profile

A chance meeting changed Lachlan McKie’s direction unexpectedly towards the study of nuclear physics and dark matter.

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Thursday, 31 Oct 2019
  • News

Scientists at The Australian National University have found a way to better detect all collisions of stellar-mass black holes in the Universe.

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Wednesday, 30 Oct 2019
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The genetic history of a critically endangered songbird shows its best chance of survival is to protect its rapidly disappearing habitat.

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Thursday, 24 Oct 2019
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A first-of-its-kind citizen science project will put amateur butterfly-watchers at the forefront of research and conservation for the insect.

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Wednesday, 23 Oct 2019
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Five student startups from ANU were recognised at the InnovationACT 2019 Awards Night ceremony over the weekend, sharing $50,000 worth of grants.

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Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019
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Australian research could help breeders develop more drought-resilient crops that can produce more food and more profit with less water.

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Friday, 11 Oct 2019
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A new centre will focus on linking the digital & physical worlds through light, thanks to $34.9 million in Australian Government funding.

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Friday, 11 Oct 2019
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Warmer temperatures linked to climate change are having a big impact on the breeding habits of one of Australia’s most recognisable bird species.

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Thursday, 10 Oct 2019
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Researchers are asking the public to help investigate a phenomenon that’s killing Australia’s iconic snow gums.

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