A new report highlights who is most at risk of poverty in Australia, showing that payments and supplements don’t go far enough.
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An analysis of 12 popular apps’ privacy policies reveals a number of concerns, including confusing privacy messages and unnecessarily long data retention windows.
Many Australian and international travellers were stranded overseas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: Iwan Shimko / Unsplash.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, citizens stranded overseas received inadequate support and communication from their national governments.
The research adds to the evidence that immigration detention is a harmful practice for children. Photo: Shutterstock.
Paediatric clinicians observed a range of health difficulties in children and young people seeking asylum who were subjected to offshore processing.
Catherine Harris in the courtyard that will be named in her honour. Ms Harris was the first woman to graduate from UNSW with a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing. Photo: Maja Baska
A UNSW Women's Trail across the Kensington and Paddington campuses includes digital profiles of past UNSW staff and students from all faculties and Canberra.
The new report is one of the most wide-ranging housing policy reviews to date. Photo: Shutterstock.
COVID turbo-charged Australia’s existing housing problems, but policy solutions are available, says a new report.
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For the second time in five years, millions of fish suffocated in the Darling River. This was not a natural disaster – it’s our doing.
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The record-breaking Cyclone Freddy was a wake-up call to prepare for the storms of the future.
Lithium-ion batteries are widely used since they can store a large amount of energy in a relatively small area. However, they are also susceptible to causing potentially catastrophic fire events. Image from Shutterstock
UNSW expert Dr Matthew Priestley explains why greater respect and education is needed regarding the use of lithium-ion batteries at home and in the workplace.
A UNSW project will test the effectiveness of a prescribable mobile app to help people with chronic low back pain. Photo: Shutterstock.
Fifteen projects have received funding from the Australian Government's Medical Research Future Fund.
UNSW academics and researchers will feature in this year's Sydney Writers’ Festival program collaborating with some of the world's leading authors and thought leaders. Photo: UNSW Sydney
UNSW academics and researchers will engage with international writers and thinkers to share ideas, tell stories, and celebrate books.
UNSW expert Dr Beena Ahmed says the way we collect and analyse medical and health information in the future could improve life expectancy.
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Why are some of the problems with housing stress and homelessness worse in New South Wales than in other states?
The study found the diet of Tasmanian devils became more restrictive the more their habitat was impacted by humans. Photo: Ariana Ananda.
New research shows how human-modified landscapes affect the diets of these marsupial scavengers.
Almost 20 per cent of native Australian plant species lack a verifiable photograph. Photo: Thomas Mesaglio.
New research finds almost 4000 Australian plant species have not been photographed before in the wild, which may lead to their extinction.
When exposed to bacteria, neutrophils (red) began attacking cancer cells (green) in the collagen structure (blue) of a tumour’s microenvironment. Image credit: Jacqueline Bailey, Dr Chtanova’s Innate Tumour Immunology Lab, Garvan
New research on inflammation could lead to better treatments to improve outcomes for people with advanced or previously untreatable cancers.
85,000 workers in tech have been laid off in 2023 alone. What will happen next? Image: Getty
Over 85,000 workers in tech have been laid off so far in 2023. So, what does this mean for the industry – and the wider economy?
A consensus statement with signatories who are health practitioners, researchers and sector representatives outlines how to reduce the spread of blood borne viruses in prison. Photo: Shutterstock.
Harm reduction programs in prisons will be key to achieving public health goals, says UNSW and sector experts.
A report led by UNSW researchers has highlighted the negative effect of COVID-19 fines.
An artist's impression of the ultra-sensitive spin detection device. Image: Tony Melov
This new spin measuring device could help scientists - particularly in chemistry and biology - understand the structure and purpose of materials better.
Removing fares could help equitable access to mobility. Photo: PomInOz/Shutterstock.
More cities worldwide are experimenting with zero-fare public transport.
The major gift will support prevention research for one of Australia’s most neglected cancers.
For the first time ever, we have effective, safe and relatively affordable medications for kidney disease. Photo: iStock.
For the first time, we have the tools to greatly reduce kidney disease. How can we make sure they get to those who need them?
Macquarie Island is the only piece of land on the planet formed completely from ocean floor. Photo: Agami/Marc Guyt, Author provided.
Macquarie Island is a globally unique home to dozens of bird and marine mammal species, hence the government’s plans to give it greater protection.
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People have died taking selfies at cliffs, waterfalls and natural pools. We need to try a different approach to reducing the risk.
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When we value and respect people with disability, they are less likely to be subjected to harm.
Cultural policies can ensure access to arts, which is good for our wellbeing and health. Photo: Shutterstock.
Bold cultural visions can be useful for society and give certainty to the arts sector, says UNSW cultural data expert.
The most common food allergens are cow's milk, egg, peanut, sesame and wheat. Image: Shutterstock
There’s a close link between gut health and food allergies, UNSW food and health expert says.
The analysis provides crucial information on the effectiveness of updated COVID-19 boosters.
Work less and save the planet from climate catastrophe - what's not to like? Photo: Shutterstock
Working and producing less to reduce humanity’s carbon footprint is part of a growing movement towards a ‘degrowth’ economy.
Bedrooms are becoming a multifunctional space in response to our growing needs. Photo: Shutterstock.
While bedrooms are still primarily a sleep environment, they are not just an area where we can snooze.
UNSW researchers will contribute to policy reform and innovation across the transition to net zero, the future of health care and more.
Burning methane produces toxic compounds that can have negative impacts on your health. Photo: Shutterstock/goodbishop
UNSW Sydney experts explain why we should be looking for alternatives to cooking with gas.
The tiny flexible 3D bioprinter developed at UNSW Sydney was able to 3D print a variety of materials with different shapes on the surface of a pig’s kidney. Photo from Dr Thanh Do
UNSW researchers unveil prototype device that can directly 3D print living cells onto internal organs and potentially be used as an all-in-one endoscopic surgical tool.
A large-scale international study shows decrease in preterm births limited to high-income countries, including Australia.
Dozens of threatened Australian species are back from the brink. But many are reliant on protection and could not survive in the wild. True safety is harder.
It can be disruptive or refreshing, and we feel it every single day. But do you ever stop to think what creates wind on our planet?
The Gayini Wetlands (pictured) covers 88,000 hectares on the Lowbdigee Floodplain and is a significant wetlands in the Murray-Darling Basin. It's owned and managed by its Traditional Custodians, the Nari Nari Tribal Council, for the conservation of its wildlife, the development of sustainable agriculture and the protection of significant cultural heritage.
UNSW Sydney is part of a consortium supporting a conservation area that aims to restore a significant wetland.
Dr Aria Ahmed-Cox has been awarded a Fulbright Future Scholarship to work with experts at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Photo: UNSW.
Fulbright Scholarships have been awarded to six members of the UNSW community to foster educational exchange and understanding between the United States and Australia.
Are blackouts really looming by the middle of this decade? An AEMO report warns they might be – but there are plenty of projects on the drawing board that will help ease the squeeze on the grid.
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New research published today in Nature Communications suggests the rovers’ current equipment might not actually be up to the task of finding evidence of life.
Emerging technologies enabled the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum to undertake meticulous restoration tasks. Image: Shutterstock
Digital transformation is not just about technology – it is about people and processes, says UNSW Business School’s Yenni Tim.
The current threat to humans is low, but we should remain alert to the changing nature of the virus.
There won’t be an easy tech fix for the questions about authorship raised by ChatGPT and other text generators.
An ambitious restoration challenge aims to restore these forgotten forests.
Scientia Professor Toby Walsh, Professor Haris Aziz and Professor Flora Salim will lead the Australian teams on two projects to develop artificial intelligence solutions to tackle concerns that have grown with the increasing availability of AI-powered technologies. Photo: UNSW Sydney
Researchers will develop solutions to tackle challenges relating to drought, environmentally harmful emissions and infectious diseases.
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Users have reported some troubling experiences with the recently released search chatbot.
Giving nature and the environment the same legal rights as humans is gaining ground as a new strategy to protect them from disaster.
Using data analysis, Dr Chyi Lin Lee has investigated exactly how Sydney's heated housing market affects the regions. Photo: Shutterstock.
There is more nuance in the city-regions property price relationship than you might expect.
Uluru Statement from the Heart. Photo: UNSW.
The University affirms its support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and its call for a First Nations Voice to Parliament.
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