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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, 01 Nov 2018
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Researchers have used the teeth of Neanderthal children from 250,000 years ago to reconstruct the ancient climate of southeast France

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Tuesday, 30 Oct 2018
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Professor Xuemei Bai has been awarded this year’s Volvo Environment Prize for her pioneering work on urbanisation, and urban system sustainability.

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Friday, 26 Oct 2018
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My research involves trying to find the secret to propagating them – something we still don’t fully understand.

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Thursday, 25 Oct 2018
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ANU has launched its new innovation institute, InSpace, which will bring together technology, science and law research to advance Australia's space industry.

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Thursday, 25 Oct 2018
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Scientists have invented tiny diamond electronic parts that could outperform and be more durable than today's devices in high-radiation environments

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Wednesday, 24 Oct 2018
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Helping farmers improve the rivers, dams, native vegetation and trees on their land increases productivity and the resilience of the land to drought

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Monday, 22 Oct 2018
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There's plenty of speculation about what artificial intelligence, will look like in the future, but researchers from ANU are already harnessing its power.

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Friday, 19 Oct 2018
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A new study by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) could help us understand how our planet was formed.

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Thursday, 18 Oct 2018
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Professor Lambeck is recognised for his research in Earth Sciences, mineral exploration and sea level changes.

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