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IPMSM motor

New very-high-speed motor offers improved power density for use in electric vehicles

12 Sep 2022

Team from UNSW Sydney takes inspiration from bridge in South Korea to develop new magnetically driven motor which significantly reduces the use of rare earth materials.

A wooden bridge in regional New South Wales, Australia

How do you measure bridge safety? We'll cross that one when we come to it

05 Sep 2022

A tiny vehicle equipped with sensors that drives back and forth across bridges to gather safety data could change the way bridges are maintained.

Winners of the 3MT competition with UNSW VC Attila Brungs and judges Dr Sonu Bhaskar and Zina Kaye

Sniffing out lung disease takes this year's 3 Minute Thesis top prize

05 Sep 2022

Scientia PhD candidate Merryn Baker wowed judges with her presentation on diagnosing lung disease through breath analysis

Submarine

Nuclear submarines not the first step to nuclear weapons, says UNSW expert

02 Sep 2022

Dr Edward Obbard says AUKUS agreement won’t lead to Australia developing nuclear weapons.

Cyrille Boyer

UNSW researcher recognised with Australian Laureate Fellowship

31 Aug 2022

Professor Cyrille Boyer from UNSW Engineering has been awarded $2.7 million to conduct ground-breaking research on light-driven manufacturing for 3D printing projects.

Artist impression of the COVID-19 virus

$2m funds COVID research at UNSW including new RNA treatment

31 Aug 2022

Researchers will investigate treatment measures for COVID-19 infection and the aerosol transmission of SARS-COV-2.

messaging apps

Unlocking the secret to private messaging apps

29 Aug 2022

Unless your messaging app offers end-to-end encryption, your private conversations may be accessed without your consent.

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New Wi-Fi-based fire sensing technology

26 Aug 2022

UNSW engineers have developed a new fire detection system that monitors changes in Wi-Fi signals.

Solar panelsA UNSW project that will unlock the full potential of low-cost solar cells through thea new type of material called “perovskites” has received funding in the latest round of Linkage Projects. Photo: Shutterstock.

UNSW Sydney awarded more than $2.1m for ARC Linkage Projects

25 Aug 2022

Projects include unlocking the full potential of low-cost solar cells, determining fossilisation processes of a rare fossil site, and improving the effectiveness of child and family services.

Fire safety test explosion of car in Sydney Harbour Tunnel

New inexpensive Wi-Fi system improves fire detection

23 Aug 2022

A Sydney Harbour Tunnel explosion showcases the work of UNSW researchers using wireless signals and artificial intelligence to more accurately identify dangerous fire situations.

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