Science & Tech

Fish farming in PNG

A UNSW Sydney researcher has received $2.6 million in funding to expand fish farming and its positive social impact in Papua New Guinea.

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Marine heatwaves aren’t just on the surface. They can be at their most destructive when they sweep along the seafloor.

Meganne Christian

From UNSW Yellow Shirt volunteer to astronaut in reserve, UNSW Engineering alumna Dr Meganne Christian's career has been nothing short of remarkable.

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.

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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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