Science & Tech

Increased sustainability in steel production could result from a new research agreement signed by one of the world's top steel producers and four Australian universities.

High school students will embark on a mission to Mars and learn what it's like to follow science and engineering careers, thanks to UNSW's Pathways to Space project.

UNSW researchers have unveiled the microchip which is expected to power Australia's first bionic eye.

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Four UNSW researchers have been honoured by being elected to the Australian Academy of Science, the highest number for any university in this round.

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China's Minister for Science and Technology, His Excellency Dr Wan Gang, has praised Australia's commitment to innovative technological research during a visit to UNSW.

The situation in Japan has raised some serious questions about modern disaster response capabilities, says Associate Professor Dale Dominey-Howes.

Breakthrough Australian research to diagnose and treat mental health problems in kids is being held back by a lack of funding, says a leading specialist in child psychology.

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Researchers have warned that GPS systems are becoming increasingly vulnerable to accidental interference or deliberate jamming, raising concerns about reliability and security.

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A newly discovered technique makes it possible to create a whole new array of plastics with metallic or even superconducting properties.

Three prominent climate scientists from UNSW have been appointed as expert advisors to the Federal Government's new independent Climate Commission.

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