Science & Tech

a decaying marble sculpture

Chemistry researchers combine computational modelling with experimental methods to understand how different additives improve protective treatment.

a highway extends away the horizon in the australian outback

The tiny radioactive source lost in Western Australia may never be found.

Rynchoedura in arid Australia

A reduction in decaying vegetation can have significant impacts on the desert food chain, UNSW scientists have found.  

Dovetail Electric Aviation

An innovative UNSW research and development project focused on making regional commuter services greener and cheaper has been awarded a CRC-P grant.

People running from an emergency situation

A UNSW Sydney academic says staying calm is NOT the right thing to do if you need to evacuate from an emergency or escape a mass shooting event.

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The potential for being judged online could be affecting the ability of adolescents to concentrate on everyday tasks, a study by UNSW Sydney researchers finds.

curl grubs

Many gardeners worry these large larvae might damage plants. But before you squish them, read this.

blurred crowd of unrecognisable face on the street

Research combining wearable eye-tracking technology and AI body detection software suggests our eyes aren’t drawn to the faces of passers-by as much as previously thought.

Professor Richard Tilley and Dr Lucy Gloag in front of a hydrogen filling station

Researchers have developed an innovative technique for creating nanoscale materials with unique chemical and physical properties.

an elderly person handles pills and medication

As with all chronic conditions, a focus on cognitive and mental health should be part of ongoing care.

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