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Woman with hands on a dead glider

Has logging really stopped in Victoria? What the death of an endangered glider tells us

Last week, an endangered southern greater glider was found dead next to an area logged to create fuel breaks along the Yarra Ranges National Park. The news triggered outrage.

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Bushfire with sign and firefighter silouhetted
Friday, 18 Aug 2023
  • Analysis and opinion

This new research examined the frequency of wildfires in parts of Victoria over the past 40 years. Scientists found that fire frequency is increasing in all ecosystems studied, but to varying extents.

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Bioplastic made with coffee
Friday, 18 Aug 2023
  • News

“Aussies drink a lot of coffee. So if we can put that into a material that’s already going to be composted, then it’s a win-win,” says CoffeeKii team member Brett Pollard from the ANU Research School of Chemistry.

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Man in office with jars
Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023
  • Research story

Professor Alexander Maier wants us to change our mind about parasites.

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Dry scene
Tuesday, 15 Aug 2023
  • Analysis and opinion

This new research explored using group therapy to create a safe space for scientists to share their feelings.

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Woman holds clay structure in lab
Monday, 14 Aug 2023
  • Research story

Beth O'Sullivan combines science with design to develop fish-friendly 3D-printed materials for coral reef restoration.

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Ozempic product
Wednesday, 09 Aug 2023
  • Analysis and opinion

Time and again we return to the promise of a weight-loss drug, whether it’s a pill, injection, or tonic.

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Cyclone or hurricane from above
Tuesday, 08 Aug 2023
  • Analysis and opinion

Our world has more heat in the oceans and atmosphere, which can supercharge cyclones. Humans have techniques to weaken storms, but they could have unexpected – or even dangerous – side effects.

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ANU Kambri
Monday, 07 Aug 2023
  • News

ANU has been awarded a total of almost $10m in funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to bolster the nation's capabilities in nuclear and radiation science, and plant biosecurity.

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Fighting fires from space
Monday, 31 Jul 2023
  • Research story

Behind the scenes: building a satellite to prevent Australian bushfires

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