Research stories

Discover how our research delivers real-world solutions to climate change problems, the energy transition and disaster risks.

Monday, 04 Dec 2023
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Flooding is expected to cause increasing loss and damage in regional communities situated on floodplains. Unlike traditional engineering solutions, Nature-based Solutions can increase the natural resilience of the landscape, allowing the natural environment to function with reduced impact on surrounding communities.

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Sunday, 24 Sep 2023
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A discussion with Dr. Fiona Beck, who leads a research group at The Australian National University focused on integrating nanophotonics and optoelectronic device design for applications in solar fuels and the next generation of photodetection technologies.

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Friday, 24 Feb 2023
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Would you like to do a PhD on carbon sequestration in Australian landscapes? We are seeking Expressions of Interest from potential PhD candidates now.

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Monday, 16 Jan 2023
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Research by the Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program shines a light on the complex world of the National Electricity Market (NEM) and shows how dynamic carbon costs could play a critical role in improving the trade-off between emissions and costs.

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Monday, 14 Feb 2022
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Professor Justin Borevitz is leading a regional effort to address climate change with land-based approaches that enhance food security and land restoration.

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Wednesday, 06 Oct 2021
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Read more about some of the cyclone and earthquake research by ANU researchers.

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Wednesday, 06 Oct 2021
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Catch up on some of the events on heatwaves featuring ANU researchers.

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Wednesday, 06 Oct 2021
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Read more about some of the flood reduction and resilience work by ANU researchers.

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Wednesday, 06 Oct 2021
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Read more about some of the work by ANU researchers on Indigenous Australian and Torres Strait Islander affairs.

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