Science & Tech

Aerial view of Warragamba dam in the Blue Mountains

To build drought resilence, Sydney must invest in rainfall-independent water supplies

A bat flying

Bats may have lived in caves and used soundwaves to navigate much earlier than first thought.

arrays of solar panels for a renewable energy solar farm

Solar power generation varies greatly depending on the weather. A new study suggests in some parts of Australia, solar has a bright future.

large solar power station aerial view

New research suggests Australia will need to adjust to climate-driven shifts in solar power production.

Michelle Simmons

For the second time in two years, a UNSW academic has been honoured with the prestigious Prime Minister’s Prize for Science.

Sunswift 7

UNSW student team will push more technological boundaries during epic 3600km race across Australia, but unfortunately it may be a last hurrah in the prestigious event.

Storm clouds over the Sydney skyline

Understanding how hailstorm frequency has changed over time can help us build resilience against future hail events.

Lab glassware with dropper dripping liquid into a test tube

The Royal Australian Chemical Institute national awards recognise achievements that set new standards in scientific excellence.

traffic in australia

Crowdsourced traffic data can help ease time stuck in traffic, says a UNSW transport expert.

The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite flying above Earth's oceans

A sea voyage and a satellite mission will combine to produce a more detailed picture of the ocean’s currents than ever before.

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