This artist's concept depicts Kepler-186f, the first validated Earth-size planet to orbit a distant star in the so-called habitable zone. Credit: NASA/Ames/SETI Institute/JPL-Caltech.
Thursday, 14 Mar 2019
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A study by scientists at ANU on the magnetic fields of planets has found that most planets discovered in other solar systems are unlikely to be as hospitable to life as Earth.

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Wednesday, 16 Jan 2019
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The ANU Translational Fellowship Program aims to break down the barriers between universities, society and industry by providing enhanced opportunities for outstanding early and mid-career researchers to pursue diverse career pathways within the University alongside Government, Civil Society and Industry.

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Tuesday, 18 Dec 2018
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The NGS2 instrument is an upgrade to the Adaptive Optics facility on the Gemini South telescope in Chile.

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AITC scientists discuss space technologies at the World Economic Forum.
Wednesday, 05 Dec 2018
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Watch ANU scientists present on a range of fascinating topics from the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin, China.

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Tuesday, 27 Nov 2018
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The Summer scholars will spend the next 8 weeks researching Astronomy and Instrumentation here.

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Tuesday, 23 Oct 2018
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The Australian National University has launched its new innovation institute, InSpace, which will bring together technology, science and law research to advance Australia's space industry.

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Friday, 27 Jul 2018
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ANU Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt AC welcomed the funding commitment of $250,000 from the Government to the University's Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC), host of the national facility for space-flight testing.

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Astronomers find fastest-growing black hole known in the Universe.
Thursday, 17 May 2018
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Astronomers at ANU have found the fastest-growing black hole known in the Universe, describing it as a monster that devours a mass equivalent to our Sun every two days.

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A bright supermassive black hole. Image credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA.
Tuesday, 15 May 2018
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Astronomers at ANU have found the fastest-growing black hole known in the Universe.

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