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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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Aerial view of ANU campus, showing buildings, ovals and Black Mountain.
Monday, 13 Aug 2018
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Outside my office window, two skilled workers complete a hard and dirty job. They’re cutting the felled trunk of a tree into small enough pieces to be thrown in

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Campus at dusk, showing buildings, trees and a silver ball sculpture.
Monday, 13 Aug 2018
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Several large earthquakes have struck the Indonesian island of Lombok in the past week, with the largest quake killing at least 98 people

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Friday, 10 Aug 2018
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The secure networks, artificial intelligence and new drugs of the future could all find their origins in a crystal, according to research by Dr Rose Ahlefeldt

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Friday, 10 Aug 2018
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Scientists have helped to solve the mystery underlying Jupiter's coloured bands in a new study on the interaction between atmospheres and magnetic fields.

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Tuesday, 07 Aug 2018
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A hothouse climate could lead to high global average temperatures and long-term sea-level rises.

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Tuesday, 07 Aug 2018
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The 'Future Research Talent' program offers top students from high-quality Indian institutes a career-changing research experience.

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Friday, 03 Aug 2018
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Researchers from ANU have been awarded more than $11 million funding in the latest grants announced by the Australian Research Council (ARC).

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Friday, 03 Aug 2018
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New research involving biologists from The Australian National University (ANU) shows that some birds are just as skilled as humans at eavesdropping.

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Thursday, 02 Aug 2018
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Research from ANU has found people with high levels of psychopathic traits have difficulty telling when someone is genuinely afraid or upset.

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