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A world-first discovery of binary stars could be the first step in building a more complete picture of how our galaxy formed.
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One of the most powerful black holes in the universe is belching out gas at speeds of up to 10,000 kilometres per second, making its estimated mass more than 10 times lower than first thought.
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A collaborative survey involving the Australian National University (ANU), the University of Queensland, and others, has provided a more detailed look into a cosmic merger between two spiral galaxies, NGC5713 and NGC5719, and a potential glimpse into our own galactic future.
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The Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA) honoured six astronomers at its Annual Scientific Meeting in Adelaide this week, including two ANU scientists.
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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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Researchers working on our newest telescope, the laser optical ground station, are working with NASA on the upcoming Artemis II mission!
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The Fellowship recognises women who have achieved an outstanding academic record and demonstrated initiative, ambition and commitment to pursuing a career in aerospace engineering and space sciences. Erin is one of 30 women from 13 different countries who have received the 2025 Fellowship. She is also the 3rd person at ANU and the 16th person in Australia since 1940 to win this award.
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A new study published in Nature Astronomy, led by Dr Jie Yu, from the Australian National University, reveals that stars in close binary systems—pairs of stars orbiting each other at close range—can exhibit unexpectedly high levels of magnetic activity.
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A new simulation developed by an international team, including scientists from ANU, has provided new insights into how turbulence works in space.
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