ANU Reporter Autumn 2007

	The night watchman Astronomer Rob McNaught discovers a comet while watching out for our planet.
	Devil of a disease Investigating the cancer that’s threatening Tasmanian devils.
	Standing against the poison Cassava is a staple food for up to a billion people. It can also be deadly.
	Biosecurity: Guarding Australia Experts band together to deal with the threat of terrorism and disease.
	Wrestling with smoke Coming to grips with the National Water Initiative.
	Blue planet Managing water in the international context.
	Melding mind and machine A new interface between people and computers.
	Flirting with philosophy How a philosophical argument led to international attention.
	Out of the grog Turning the page on problem drinking in South Africa.
	Thanks in Indonesia? No thanks! Cultures clash over basic expressions of courtesy.
	A life's language study lives on Exploring a major bequest to the University Archives.
	The Canadian Diva Effect How do local content requirements affect broadcasters?
	Breathing in stars Graduate earns accolade for dating galaxies.