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We're going on a beetle hunt
This is a story about what it's like to tackle an entirely new problem, so nothing is easy. Not even catching some beetles.
Let the hunt begin!
Disability advocate Marcus Dadd: ‘I hope I can inspire people to chase their dreams’
Fenner graduate and disability advocate Marcus Dadd has a passion for inclusive and sustainable practices in agriculture.
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Australia’s summer weather heats up
Professor Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick gives us the run down of what is expected to be Australia's hottest hummer on record.
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- Analysis and opinion
Native forest logging will now be subject to national environmental standards – legally binding rules to set clear goals for environmental protection. But where are the details of these standards? And how will they be enforced and monitored?
- News
The Lesslie Fellowship supports an early-career researcher to undertake applied environmental work that connects science, community and action, addressing real-world challenges across land, culture and sustainability.
- Academic profile
Distinguished Professor Xuemei Bai has been recognised as a 2025 Highly Cited Researcher, highlighting how widely her work has shaped thinking across geographies and disciplines.
- Analysis and opinion
What if we could see how dry the vegetation is in near real time before fires start? That’s now possible thanks to a publicly available tool.
- Analysis and opinion
Australia is increasingly at risk of dengue fever outbreaks, but climate research from Peru can provide clues on how to deal with it.
- Analysis and opinion
How an Indigenous-led project is harnessing technology to protect Kakadu's rock art.
- Education story
This ANU PhD scholar is tracking snow leopards through the Himalayas.
PhD scholar Lhendup Tharchen has spent his career tracking big cats and wants to ensure the apex predators can coexist with humans.
- News
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.
- Academic profile
Professor David Lindenmayer is working to advance conservation science while maintaining a positive place for young scientists to develop their careers.