Science & Tech

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.

Rays of sunlight seen underwater

Marine heatwaves are becoming more frequent under global warming and this is having a significant impact on species' ability to recover.

bushfire with flames and sun illuminated smoke clouds at dusk on mountain ridge

The upcoming bushfire season in Australia may be bad, but future years pose a more significant threat, says a UNSW bushfire expert.

NSW State Environment Minister Penny Sharpe releases the first of the platypuses at Royal National Park

Platypuses seem to be settling in nicely to their new Royal National Park home, although there are concerns about pollution from a nearby colliery.

apis mellifera honey bee in the act of stinging

The anatomy of bee stingers could help lead to advancements in the emerging field of micro medical devices.

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The identification of a metabolic pathway could lead to answers and new treatments for those experiencing brain fog because of long COVID. 

A map of Australia from Google maps

Research on the Deniliquin structure points to an asteroid impact that would have been more than double the scale of the one that killed the dinosaurs.

A lethal autonomous weapon firing missiles

UNSW Sydney artificial intelligence expert says autonomous systems being used in the current Ukraine conflict need to be prohibited in the same way as chemical and biological weapons.

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