energy

Aerial view of Sydney beaches and the ocean beyond

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.

Aerial view of Warragamba dam in the Blue Mountains

To build drought resilence, Sydney must invest in rainfall-independent water supplies

Rows of young corn plants in cracked and parched earth

When economists model climate impacts, they look to what past weather shocks have done to the economy. But this does not remotely capture what climate change could do.

An Australian red-eyed tree frog on a large succulent leaf

Introduced species and diseases can drive native species into smaller environmental niches – and that could mean change to how we work to conserve them.

two men holding a solar panel

UNSW Sydney solar experts say we need bespoke technology designed to recycle important elements inside solar panels.

UNSW Kensington campus

The funding will enable new student places to build a future workforce with strong defence and nuclear technology capabilities.

Pile of Australian 100 dollar notes

UNSW has academic experts available to comment on May's federal government budget announcements.

lightning strike

UNSW electrical energy expert reveals the striking truth about lightning.

Australian money

UNSW has academic experts available to comment on the federal government budget announcements in October.

a person looks at a shopping docket in a supermarket aisle

With the cost of living rising, housing interest rates going up and financial markets in turmoil, the following UNSW Sydney experts are available to comment on economic issues.

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