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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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Thursday, 13 Jun 2019
  • Research story

ANU scientists are working with space technology to predict droughts months in advance.

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Wednesday, 22 May 2019
  • News

Scientists from ANU demonstrate maximum potential of ultra-thin 2D materials to generate electricity with sunlight.

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Tuesday, 14 May 2019
  • News

Having a sexually transmitted infection and passing it on to a mate could benefit male animals.

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Tuesday, 14 May 2019
  • Analysis and opinion

Scientists can teach us how to exist in the face of existential dread.

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Friday, 10 May 2019
  • News

This Mother’s Day we asked ten women from Science at ANU to share their experiences navigating parenthood and academia.

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Monday, 06 May 2019
  • Student profile

ANU research is providing the data to help make homes in Lombok more earthquake resilient.

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Wednesday, 24 Apr 2019
  • News

An international research team led by ANU has made a new type of silicon that better uses sunlight and promises to cut the cost of solar technology.

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Wednesday, 24 Apr 2019
  • Career story

Madison Hartill-Law is a master of science communication. Proven by her Master of Science Communication Outreach degree.

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Tuesday, 23 Apr 2019
  • Analysis and opinion

It’s time to recognise logging for short-lived wood products is a poor use of native forests.

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