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An ensemble of twenty-five disk galaxies

When do galaxies stop making stars? 'Cosmic noon' 10 billion years ago holds the clues

05 Feb 2021

UNSW-led research will enable astronomers to look at any galaxy in the Universe and predict when it will stop producing stars.

Kangaroo overgrazing could be jeopardising land conservation, study finds

04 Feb 2021

The native species has reached numbers that are contributing to drier soil and less vegetation – and may be more damaging to conservation areas than rabbits.

Social interactions after isolation may counteract cravings

03 Feb 2021

Social isolation can trigger sugar and cigarette cravings, but socialising may offer relief, a study in rats has shown.

Revolutionary eye drop trial starts for common eye diseases

03 Feb 2021

Research conducted by UNSW Sydney has paved the way for clinical testing of an eye drop treatment for diabetic macular oedema and wet age-related macular degeneration, the leading causes of blindness in the developed world.

New CRISPR technology could revolutionise gene therapy, offering new hope to people with genetic diseases

02 Feb 2021

Using 'base editing', researchers have cured progeria in mice. This genetic syndrome causes premature ageing in humans – those with the disease usually don't live past the age of 13.

bushfires burning on the horizon at dusk on a farm

How heatwaves and drought combine to produce the perfect firestorm

29 Jan 2021

We know heatwaves and drought can turn bushfires into infernos, but the reasons why were poorly understood in science.

Australian father of photovoltaics awarded prestigious 2021 Japan Prize

29 Jan 2021

UNSW Sydney solar expert Martin Green has been honoured with the Japan Prize for transforming the photovoltaics industry.

UNSW engineers find way to make ammonia production 100 per cent renewable

28 Jan 2021

Chemical engineers at UNSW Sydney and University of Sydney have found a way to make ‘green’ ammonia from air, water and renewable electricity that does not require the high temperatures, high pressure and huge infrastructure currently needed to produce this essential compound.

Dark web: Shining a light on the hidden shadows of the internet

22 Jan 2021

The dark web is perceived as the underbelly of the internet world but it’s not all as negative as it may seem, says UNSW computer security expert.

Long-term storage of aircraft is not a big risk to safety, says UNSW expert

21 Jan 2021

Proper maintenance procedures are in place to ensure that planes grounded for months or years due to worldwide travel restrictions are not an additional danger when they fly again.

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