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Study shows flash flooding risks increase as peak downpours intensify

09 Jun 2015

Thirty-year weather records from 79 locations across Australia reveal peak downpours during storms are intensifying at warmer temperatures, leading to greater flash flood risks. 

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"Harmless" microbes may be water risk

22 Feb 2011

Relatively harmless microbes which pass through water treatment systems could be allowing dangerous bacteria to reproduce in water supplies, research has found.

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Success flows from water research

09 Nov 2010

Dr Rita Henderson has been anointed one of the brightest talents in international water research in recognition of her outstanding early career work.

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Water for the future

09 Jul 2010

The next generation of international water professionals, who will deal with urgent issues such as growing populations and drought, have met at UNSW.

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Greenhouse surprise for red meat

02 Feb 2010

Beef produced in feedlots has a smaller carbon footprint than meat raised exclusively on pastures, according to the surprise results of a new study.