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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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Aerial view of Kambri showing creek, buildings and trees.
Mon, 18 Jun 2018

The King Island Scrubtit and the King Island Brown Thornbill are considered the first and third most likely birds to go extinct in the next 20 years.

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Tue, 12 Jun 2018

With a rollicking story to set the scene, this piece explores the notion of population health – what is it, and why does it even matter?

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Siding Spring at night
Tue, 29 May 2018

About once a week, I’m the one to gently explain that the star name bought to honour someone's memory is not officially recognised.

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Aerial view of Canberra showing buildings and shine dome.
Wed, 23 May 2018

The phrase “sold out stadium shows” is not often synonymous with science. Unless of course you are Professor Brian Cox.

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University campus showing building, trees and sculpture of giant silver ball.
Mon, 21 May 2018

While urbanisation presents a number of opportunities, it also poses a number of complex challenges.

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Aerial view of University Avenue showing buildings and trees.
Wed, 11 Apr 2018

A loophole in the law could spell disaster for threatened species that rely on bush rock.

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Aerial view of ANU campus, showing buildings and ovals.
Fri, 06 Apr 2018

Decision-makers need to be more aware of the role of disturbances in degrading ecosystems.

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Modern building on University campus
Fri, 23 Mar 2018

Associate Professor Jamie Pittock explains why effective management of the Murray-Darling Basin is essential for Australia’s water future.

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Aerial view of ANU campus, showing buildings, and looking towards Canberra city..
Fri, 23 Mar 2018

Canberra's living infrastructure will need to adapt with the city's growing population, writes Professor Peter Kanowski.

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