Science & Tech

corals

Research suggests warming temperatures will see nearly 80 per cent of coral in reefs diseased in the next 80 years.

a bee sits on the petals of a large flower

New research suggests insects have pollinated flowers since the pollen-bearing blooms first evolved more than 140 million years ago.

two men holding a solar panel

UNSW Sydney solar experts say we need bespoke technology designed to recycle important elements inside solar panels.

artificial intelligence

The artificial intelligence boom means a multi-trillion dollar industry is coming into existence before our eyes. With great opportunity come great risks, as two important new Australian reports show.

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The complete understanding of a fundamental molecular system, found across all living things, has rarely been achieved – until now. 

David Keith

UNSW Professor David Keith has been awarded a prestigious 2023 ESA Gold Medal.

unsw canberra spaces m2 cubesat satellites

UNSW staff and alumni have received honours at the fourth annual Australian Space Awards.  

3D stretchable electronics

Flexible electronic nanomembranes show promise for revolutionary organ-on-chip technologies, potentially reducing the need for animal testing in medical research.

a dingo stands on a wooden log

Genetic analysis shows dingo populations have significantly less dog ancestry than previously thought.

Icebergs and ice sheets can be seen ahead of the bow of an ice-breaker vessel

Scientists have detected a 30 per cent slowdown of the deep ocean currents that form in Antarctica, with profound consequences for Earth’s climate, sea level and marine life.

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