Science & Tech

3July George Maltabarow

The Australian Energy Research Institute at UNSW has appointed internationally recognised industry expert George Maltabarow as its inaugural Chairman, bolstering important links to industry and government.

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The only sure way to stop the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is to curb carbon dioxide emissions, write Steve Sherwood and Laurie Menviel.

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The origins of the El Niño climatic events that usually bring extended hot, dry conditions to much of Australia are detectable up to 18 months beforehand, a new study has found.

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With advances in nanotechnology, the future of medicine is taking shape on the nano-scale and making possible healthcare solutions once confined to the realm of science fiction.

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UNSW is helping scientists map the genomes of our oldest citizens in an international competition pushing the barriers of science and technology.

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The future of a sustainable Australian space program is small, lightweight spacecraft using advanced technology with significant US involvement., writes Steven Tsitas.

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People all over the world are gearing up to witness this century's final transit of Venus, as it passes between Earth and the sun, writes Jonti Horner.

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Sydney is a prime viewing spot to witness the Transit of Venus. UNSW is hosting an Open Day with talks and telescopes to watch this major astronomical event.

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The underlying causes of the poleward shifts of the Earth’s principal climatic zones are still not clear, writes Joseph Kidston.

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A UNSW-led team of researchers has developed a new class of biosensor that can detect exceptionally small traces of contaminants in liquids.

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