Science & Tech

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Packaging local bacteria together with the seeds of native plants could replenish the vegetation of ‘dryland’ ecosystems.

computer system

The recent MyDeal incident is the third major incident affecting Australians. We need the community’s confidence back in our cyber capabilities, say UNSW experts.

a flooded farm from the loddon river in serpentine victoria

Farmers need help to adapt as weather extremes worsen.

Professor Xiaojing Hao and Professor Nasser Khalili.

UNSW academics are named Fellows for their innovative work in solar technology and geotechnical engineering.

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For invasive species leaving their home, they leave not only their predators but also the species that helped them thrive.

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A new international study takes a comprehensive look at just how much the oceans have warmed since the 1950s, and where they are headed in the coming years.

Robot dogs

The sentient, murderous humanoid robot is a complete fiction, and may never become reality. But that doesn’t mean we’re safe from autonomous weapons – they are already here.

Sandbags protect a local business as flood water washes by

UNSW Sydney experts available to comment on flooding and record rain.

A Bellinger River turtle swimming

New knowledge about amphibian and reptile viruses will help us act faster to conserve threatened species.

A large spider with yellow legs and large black and white spotted abdomen clings to its web

A new global study has untangled many of the incredible properties of spider silk.

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