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Developing fuel moisture sensing satellites for fire management with Indigenous knowledge

In this collaborative project, researchers are working to develop future satellites for fire management by using traditional Indigenous knowledge and collaborating on remote sensing technology to help manage wildfires.

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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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Illustration of a quasar surrounded by a dusty donut shape (torus) and clumps called 'clouds'.
Wednesday, 01 Jul 2020
  • News

We now know just how massive the fastest-growing black hole in the Universe actually is, as well as how much it eats, thanks to new research led by ANU.

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Bryher McKeown
Tuesday, 30 Jun 2020
  • Student profile

COVID-19 has forced us to change overnight. So why aren't responding to the climate crisis in the same way?

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Friday, 26 Jun 2020
  • Research story

In search of an unbreakable code, ANU researchers are looking to the realm of quantum physics. And: laser beams.

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Artist's impression of a black hole collision.
Wednesday, 24 Jun 2020
  • News

A black hole around 23 times the size of the Sun has swallowed a mysterious, much smaller astrophysical object.

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A burrowing frog.
Friday, 19 Jun 2020
  • News

The unique genetic make-up of a group of Australian frogs could be the key to their survival, allowing them to better withstand our harsh climate.

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Monday, 15 Jun 2020
  • Career story

When Manuraj Shunmugasundaram left India and moved to Australia, it was to study physics. He had his heart set on a career in astronomy, which is why he chose ANU, the best ranked university in Australia for astrophysics.

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Wednesday, 10 Jun 2020
  • News

Survey results find that a scientist's ethnicity and socio-economic background, in particular, can limit their career progression.

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Wednesday, 10 Jun 2020
  • News

Physicists at ANU have developed a way to use waves to manipulate the growth of bacteria biofilms – one of the most abundant forms of life on earth.

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