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Teeth record the hidden history of your childhood climate and diet

New research shows that teeth contain a week-by-week climatic history of their owner’s childhood.

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The ANU Wood Library (Xylarium)
Tue, 19 Nov 2019

More concerning than the death of a tree is how we waste them afterwards.

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University campus showing building, trees and sculpture of giant silver ball.
Wed, 02 Oct 2019

In Australia, renewable energy is growing at a per capita rate ten times faster than the world average.

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Aerial view of Canberra showing buildings and shine dome.
Mon, 09 Sep 2019

Despite concerns about using stories in policy, science fiction has a deep impact on policy debates and public understanding.

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Aerial view of ANU campus, showing buildings and ovals.
Mon, 09 Sep 2019

By connecting climate change to its material impact on the world, scientists have transformed an observation into a policy problem.

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Modern building on University campus
Mon, 09 Sep 2019

Scientists and science fans love to discuss the science in Doctor Who.

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Thu, 29 Aug 2019

How often are fathers asked to justify having both a family AND a career?

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Aerial view of ANU campus, showing buildings, ovals and Black Mountain.
Mon, 12 Aug 2019

But what will the liveability of our cities be like in 40 years’ time?

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Aerial view of ANU campus, showing buildings, and looking towards Canberra city..
Mon, 12 Aug 2019

We can’t achieve the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement without managing emissions from land use, according to the IPCC.

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Aerial view of ANU campus, showing buildings and ovals.
Mon, 29 Jul 2019

Available water supply is not only determined by rainfall. It also depends on water storage.

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