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A sample of some of the perovskite cells used in the experiment

Next-generation solar cells pass strict international tests

22 May 2020

Light-weight, cheap and ultra-thin perovskite crystals have promised to shake-up renewable energy for some time. Research led by Professor Anita Ho-Baillie means they are ready to take the next steps towards commercialisation.

Emma Johnston

Pandemic risks wiping out hard-won gains by women in STEM

22 May 2020

UNSW Dean of Science leads report that finds women’s advancement in the STEM workforce are at risk due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ferns sprouting after bushfire

Our solutions are in nature: celebrating International Day of Biodiversity

22 May 2020

From finding packaging solutions in bananas to using citizen science to track bush regeneration, UNSW Sydney researchers are using nature – and each other – to help tackle global problems.

Science researchers

UNSW receives $2.7m funding for research collaborations with industry

21 May 2020

The latest announcement puts UNSW top in state for 2019 Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project funding scheme.

Snowflake with a self-referential fractal pattern

The mystique of mathematics: 5 beautiful maths phenomena

20 May 2020

Pattern and symmetry – with a touch of surprise – may be the mathematical formula for what we find beautiful.

COVIDSafe app

COVIDSafe app: privacy and security considerations

18 May 2020

Cybersecurity expert, Professor Sanjay Jha from UNSW Engineering, says that while there may be some concerns with the Government's COVIDSafe app, he is enthusiastic about it's ability to help health officials understand and tackle the spread of COVID-19.

gardening

Greening our way through the pandemic

14 May 2020

A group of UNSW cross-discipline experts discuss the benefits of plants, gardening and green spaces during COVID-19.

Pulsating star

Astronomers find regular rhythms among pulsating stars

14 May 2020

The inner workings of young stars have been identified by an international team of researchers including a UNSW Sydney physicist.

Colour analysis of cells

Colour of cells a 'thermometer' for molecular imbalance, study finds

13 May 2020

Non-invasive colour analysis of cells could one day be used in diagnostics, a proof-of-concept study has shown.

Pia Seeto

Meet this trailblazing female computer science engineer

11 May 2020

From instigating gender equity initiatives to giving talks and mentoring, Pia Seeto’s focus is a more equal future.

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