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Scientists mimic chemical reaction linked to emergence of life on Earth

15 Nov 2023

A relatively simple mixture of chemicals can produce some of the compounds needed to form RNA, UNSW scientists have shown. 

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UNSW School of Chemistry boasts three 2023 RACI award recipients

11 Oct 2023

The Royal Australian Chemical Institute national awards recognise achievements that set new standards in scientific excellence.

Southern pole of the Moon

Exploring the lunar south pole: lessons from Chandrayaan-3

15 Sep 2023

The historic mission to locate frozen water on the Moon could eventually lead to a permanent lunar base for astronauts.  

Prof. Zhao's lab - hydrogen fuel cell efficiency

The future of hydrogen fuel: UNSW researchers develop technique to analyse hydrogen fuel cell stability

11 Aug 2023

Understanding why existing hydrogen fuel cell prototypes degrade can pave the way for more durable cells.  

Eureka Prize 2023

Seven UNSW Sydney projects selected as Eureka Prize finalists

19 Jul 2023

UNSW researchers have been named as finalists in Australia’s most high-profile science awards.

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Scientists develop AI tool to predict Parkinson's disease onset

10 May 2023

There is no blood test to identify the risk of non-genetic Parkinson’s disease, but that may change if UNSW chemists’ new machine-learning tool is validated.

X-ray scan of a hydrogen fuel cell

Enhance! Deep learning tool boosts X-ray imaging resolution and hydrogen fuel cell performance

15 Feb 2023

UNSW Sydney researchers develop algorithm to significantly enhance images of hydrogen fuel cells, with potential future application in medical scanning.

a decaying marble sculpture

Scientists develop a new approach to help optimise marble conservation

01 Feb 2023

Chemistry researchers combine computational modelling with experimental methods to understand how different additives improve protective treatment.

Professor Richard Tilley and Dr Lucy Gloag in front of a hydrogen filling station

New method for designing tiny 3D materials could make fuel cells more efficient

18 Jan 2023

Researchers have developed an innovative technique for creating nanoscale materials with unique chemical and physical properties.

Solar panels at UNSW

UNSW awarded more than $29.3m for renewable energy research and development

06 Jan 2023

Nine UNSW projects to receive funding under the ARENA Research and Development Program.

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