A UNSW Sydney scientist explains what is going on below the Earth’s surface as Iceland braces for a potential volcanic eruption.
Researchers from UNSW say the results of their study will help optimise the potential location of future solar plants. Image from AdobeStock
Study from UNSW Sydney shows how reducing greenhouse gases and aerosols in the atmosphere will make solar panels more efficient and therefore save the global economy money over the next 70 years.
Key themes at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) include technology and innovation, inclusion, frontline communities and finance. Photo: Getty Images/suken
A range of UNSW experts will be able to comment on key themes relating to COP28, which will be held in Dubai from 30 November to 12 December.
With the support of the Greens, there’s a chance the ‘Restoring Our Rivers’ Bill will pass. Will it be enough to put the Murray-Darling Basin Plan back on track?
The tragic incident at the Swift concert and similar examples are not isolated but indicate a broader trend. Photo: Buda Mendes/TAS23/Getty Images.
One fan died and others reported burns at the Swift concert. And we’re going to see similar incidents at future concerns if we don’t start planning for extreme weather.
Megan Davis has been elected to the Australian Academy of the Humanities. Photo: UNSW Sydney
Professor Davis’ appointment to the Academy of the Humanities completes a rare trifecta. She has already been appointed to the Academies of Law and of Social Sciences.
As human space travel increases, there is a need for better understanding of how spaceflight affects biological systems. Photo: Getty Images.
A UNSW Sydney researcher has been awarded a $1m grant by the US Air Force to investigate what happens to earthly life in reduced gravity.
Scientia Professor Helen Christensen and Professor Alta Schutte have been awarded NHMRC Synergy Grants. Photo: UNSW.
Projects that will improve hypertension treatments and use AI to personalise mental health treatments have received NHMRC funding.
"The future of work will continue to include hybrid work, because that’s what workers want, and it’s also what works for companies," says Durakovic. Photo: Getty Images.
Are the CEOs of the world right in predicting that workers will be back in the office full-time by 2026? Not according to UNSW Sydney researcher Iva Durakovic.
The 'Unforgettable Cake' was created to help raise awareness of the widespread issues of cognitive decline among senior Australians. Photo: Common Ventures
Two UNSW experts help develop special cake as part of Meals on Wheels 70th anniversary.
UNSW is ranked first in Australia for career impact and second overall in the nation’s newest university ranking.
Academics from leading education institutions give their tips for books that provide understanding to the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
While public messaging to 'live with COVID' has seemingly encouraged us to move on from the pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 has other ideas. Photo: Paul Siewert / Unsplash.
Wearing a mask at the shops, on public transport and in other crowded settings will improve your chances of a COVID-free Christmas.
While many have speculated about why the board may have forced Altman out, details remain scarce. Photo: Mojahid Mottakin / Unsplash.
It has been an epic backstabbing scene worthy of the HBO drama Succession.
UNSW’s Wagga Wagga campus welcomed the inaugural group of first-year medical students in 2021. The campus plays a critical role in nurturing and mentoring Murrumbidgee program trainees. Photo: UNSW
UNSW has partnered with Murrumbidgee Local Health District to provide a coordinated pathway for doctors wanting to become rural generalists.
Scope 3 emissions measure indirect emissions which include the upstream and downstream emissions from a company’s full value chain. Photo: Getty images/J Morrill Photo
A new paper reveals how companies frequently under-report Scope 3 emissions by focusing on insignificant categories.
The report affirms the importance of the prevention of child sexual abuse. Photo: Getty Images
UNSW-led research recommends significant investment in early intervention measures to prevent child sexual abuse.
EPICC is a major initiative to promote the World Health Organisation's strategy for the elimination of cervical cancer. The Kirby Institute will lead the program implementation in Australia. Photo: Kirby Institute.
The Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney is part of a consortium to receive funding and will lead program implementation in the Indo-Pacific.
Professor Haber has dedicated her professional life to improving outcomes for children with cancer. Photo: Children's Cancer Institute.
Professor Michelle Haber has been honoured for outstanding contributions to childhood cancer research.
"Our cities are faced with an increasingly pressing problem of how to manage heat and care for the people living in them," says Dr Negin Nazarian. Western Sydney's Norwest City project integrates blue and green infrastructure to manage heat. Image: FJC Studio
As Australia heads into an El Nino summer, UNSW’s Dr Negin Nazarian, an expert in urban climate, explains 5 crucial strategies to keep cities – and people – cooler.
Four pioneering UNSW researchers have been honoured with 2023 NSW Premier’s Prizes for Science and Engineering.
Thirty-three UNSW academics are rated among the world's best in the 2023 Highly Cited Researchers list from Clarivate. Photo: UNSW Sydney
Top academics from over ten fields have been named on Clarivate’s 2023 list of Highly Cited Researchers.
These latest findings bring us closer to understanding how life could have started on Earth. Photo: Quoc Phuong Tran.
A relatively simple mixture of chemicals can produce some of the compounds needed to form RNA, UNSW scientists have shown.
Five new ARC Linkage Projects grants will fund research in science, business, and the environment.
The project, spanning researchers across science and the humanities, looks at how ‘research assessment’ affects research in Australia.
Fertiliser for agriculture is largely dependent on ammonia which up until now has had a large carbon footprint. Photo: Getty Images
Green ammonia has the potential to drastically reduce the carbon footprint needed to produce fertiliser vital for crop-growing.
Poet Pi O's verse diary gives his account of a group of Australian poets travelling through North America in the mid-80s, known as “The Dirty T-Shirt Tour”. Photo: Unsplash/Elimende Inagella.
Pi O is known for his wit and irreverence. His anarchism, reflexive anti-Americanism and anti-capitalism are all part of the deal.
This is the world’s first bilateral agreement on climate mobility. Photo: Brandi Mueller/Getty Images.
Historically, most Pacific visa programs in Australia have been tied to labour mobility. And none has specifically referenced climate change as a driving rationale.
Algorithms play a crucial role in determining what kind of content viewers are exposed to, how long they engage with it, and the likelihood of them sharing it. Photo: Unsplash/Sixteen Miles Out.
The plaintiffs claim features such as ‘infinite scroll’ leave users less likely to be able to exercise self-control.
This is expected to be the smallest Omicron wave so far. But eligible older and vulnerable people are still recommended to have a booster.
Nicky Phillips, the 2023 Bragg Prize winner. Photo: MIT Knight Science Journalism.
Nature editor wins the annual UNSW prize for science writing.
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Many Optus users, both personal and corporate, are familiar with technology. They appreciate details, even where they can’t take them all in.
A rare cloud phenomenon could be behind climate model inaccuracies.
FSA Firecoat is formulated to produce a thick layer of char which offers an insulating barrier and effectively deflects the heat from the fire away. Photo: Flame Security International
UNSW Engineering's Professor Guan Yeoh and his team have formulated a new fire-retardant paint that will help prevent the spread of bushfires.
The first of its kind to reach the BAL-40 bushfire standard, FSA Firecoat is designed to produce a thick layer of char which offers an insulating barrier.
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New research shows how collaboration between teachers is linked to greater job satisfaction.
AI is changing the nature of news media, for better or worse. Photo: gorodenkoff / iStock / Getty Images Plus.
The Guardian has accused Microsoft of reputational damage, after it displayed one of its articles alongside an inappropriate AI-generated poll.
The Esprit BTK device could greatly improve treatment options for patients with blocked lower leg arteries. Photo: BSIP / Getty Images.
The new intervention keeps the blood vessel open and reduces the risk of amputation.
A partnership between UNSW Sydney and Flame Security International has produced BAL-40 accredited FSA FIRECOAT paint that could help prevent the spread of bushfires.
Could teenagers get on with older people and vice versa? Turned out, they could. And both flourished.
Stunning pictures and captivating footage tell the full story about the quest to bring platypuses back to Royal National Park.
UNSW has been awarded more than $6 million in the 2023 ARC LIEF scheme, leading the nation with the largest share of funding. Photo: UNSW Sydney.
The funding will provide access to world-class infrastructure to support UNSW research projects.
An ocean eddy is forming about 50km off Sydney's coast. Image: Getty Images/Holgs
Giant eddy currents in the sea spread heat. But if trapped in place, they can cause marine heatwaves deadly to sea life. And there’s a big one shaping up off Sydney right now.
A UNSW Law academic says a NSW Police program was rightfully abandoned after a five-year investigation.
As Australia heads into summer with an El Niño, it’s important to understand and prepare for the health risks associated with extreme weather.
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The tiny remote community of Santa Teresa spent seven years fighting for compensation for poor public housing. Now that the High Court has ruled in their favour, what does it mean for other renters?
Critical mathematical thinking is using maths techniques and reasoning across broad contexts. “It's a really powerful way of describing, thinking about and approaching the world, of finding patterns and forecasting different outcomes,” says Prof. Beswick. Photo: Getty Images.
Developing children’s understanding of maths helps them navigate personal, social and political challenges, says an expert from UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture.
UNSW researchers have been awarded more than $20 million combined in the latest round of Discovery Grants from the Australian Research Council. Photo: UNSW Sydney
The grants will support research in science, engineering, medicine, business, sociology, and defence.
The Southern Ocean saw the largest increase in heat storage over the past two decades. Photo: Getty Images.
A new study reveals increasing warming rates in the world’s oceans in recent decades and the locations with the greatest heat uptake.
US President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris at an event about their administration's work to regulate artificial intelligence in the East Room of the White House. Photo: Getty Images
President Joe Biden has issued an executive order to regulate AI. The directives could help avoid AI doom – but they miss some key points.
There were no significant differences in markers of disease severity between non-asthma and asthma children in the research. Photo: Getty Images.
A study of nearly 19,000 children who sought care at hospital for COVID-19 during the pandemic shows those with asthma were not at greater risk of serious infection.
Dengue virus is spread mainly by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Photo: Mauro Pimentel/Getty Images.
Researchers have identified early warning signs for severe dengue fever, which could lead to better diagnosis and treatment.
UNSW's Sunswift Racing student team celebrate with their trophy after winning the Cruiser Class event in the 2023 World Solar Challenge. Image from Sunswift Racing
The UNSW student team ranked No. 1 in the prestigious race despite weather conditions preventing competitors from completing the 3600km distance from Darwin to Adelaide.
The CAPA-IVM treatment involves fewer hormone injections than traditional IVF, at a significantly lower cost.
Fixating on sleep can make your sleep worse. But some people crave the connection online sleep communities provide.
UNSW Canberra researcher Di He with a sample of carbon fibre recycled using a method he developed. Image: UNSW Canberra
Ultra-light cars made from recycled carbon fibre are a step closer, thanks to a new method of recycling developed at UNSW Canberra.
The risk of more severe and frequent bushfires continues to grow from human-driven climate change. Photo: Getty Images.
A new technique developed by a UNSW Canberra researcher could help firefighters better understand the severity of upcoming fire seasons.
The use of drug-detection dogs by police may carry health, social and legal risks. Image: Getty Images/RichLegg
New research shows that not only is the use of drug detection dogs ineffective, it may in fact increase the risk of drug-related harm.
The Power-to-X Industry Feasibility Study delivers a roadmap to transforming NSW into a global renewable energy superpower. Image: Shutterstock
The study lays out a comprehensive plan for establishing a thriving new renewables industry in NSW.
