Science & Tech

Guan Yeoh with Firecoat paint

A partnership between UNSW Sydney and Flame Security International has produced BAL-40 accredited FSA FIRECOAT paint that could help prevent the spread of bushfires.

Aerial view of Sydney beaches and the ocean beyond

Giant eddy currents in the sea spread heat. But if trapped in place, they can cause marine heatwaves deadly to sea life. And there’s a big one shaping up off Sydney right now.

Woman holding a platypus

Stunning pictures and captivating footage tell the full story about the quest to bring platypuses back to Royal National Park.

icebergs in antarctica

A new study reveals increasing warming rates in the world’s oceans in recent decades and the locations with the greatest heat uptake.

President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

President Joe Biden has issued an executive order to regulate AI. The directives could help avoid AI doom – but they miss some key points.

Sunswift7 WSC2023 Champions

The UNSW student team ranked No. 1 in the prestigious race despite weather conditions preventing competitors from completing the 3600km distance from Darwin to Adelaide.

dr he in his labaoratory

Ultra-light cars made from recycled carbon fibre are a step closer, thanks to a new method of recycling developed at UNSW Canberra. 

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

A new technique developed by a UNSW Canberra researcher could help firefighters better understand the severity of upcoming fire seasons.

Gloved hand holding a phial

A new lab-made substance mimics human tissue and could reduce or replace the use of animal-derived materials in biomedical research.

A drone photo of the Great Barrier Reef.jpg

Analysis of the literature revealed authors from countries with large coral reef systems, such as The Maldives, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, are underrepresented. 

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