Science & Tech

Southern pole of the Moon

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

Tokamak device used in nuclear fusion

A small-scale tokamak device – designed, built and managed by UNSW students – is set be housed at university’s main Kensington campus.

Windfarm overlooking a mining site

A UNSW expert explains why mining will be vital to help renewable energy technologies flourish and to achieve greenhouse gas emission targets.

large dam on rural property

New research suggests Australia’s agricultural water reservoirs could be an innovative energy storage solution for variable renewables.

Fish farming in PNG

A UNSW Sydney researcher has received $2.6 million in funding to expand fish farming and its positive social impact in Papua New Guinea.

deep_sea_water_abyss_with_blue_sun_light.jpg

Marine heatwaves aren’t just on the surface. They can be at their most destructive when they sweep along the seafloor.

Meganne Christian

From UNSW Yellow Shirt volunteer to astronaut in reserve, UNSW Engineering alumna Dr Meganne Christian's career has been nothing short of remarkable.

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.

lady holding salmon and sausage in supermarket

From counterfeit ingredients to misleading labels, food fraud compromises the authenticity and safety of the food we consume.

Composite image of a man in profile against full sun and red background and a thermometer

Heat is the silent killer of thousands each year and is only going to get worse.

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