Science & Tech

A lethal autonomous weapon firing missiles

AI weaponry should be banned from the battlefield

14 Aug 2023

UNSW Sydney artificial intelligence expert says autonomous systems being used in the current Ukraine conflict need to be prohibited in the same way as chemical and biological weapons.

Prof. Zhao's lab - hydrogen fuel cell efficiency

The future of hydrogen fuel: UNSW researchers develop technique to analyse hydrogen fuel cell stability

11 Aug 2023

Understanding why existing hydrogen fuel cell prototypes degrade can pave the way for more durable cells.

Lachlan Hart with the fossilised remains of Arenaerpeton supinatis

Scientists name new species of giant amphibian found in retaining wall

09 Aug 2023

Arenaerpeton supinatus was discovered in rocks cut from a nearby quarry that were intended for the building of a garden wall.

Dr Matthew A Brodie shows off new Walking Tall app

New app is a step towards helping people with Parkinson’s Disease walk more confidently

07 Aug 2023

UNSW biomedical engineers have developed new software that trains people with Parkinson’s to improve their gait.

Getting ready for the bushfire season

03 Aug 2023

With the recent weather patterns, this year's bushfire season may come earlier than expected.

solar farm construction near south australia

Climate change may cause disruptions to solar generation in the future, modelling suggests

02 Aug 2023

New research shows Australia will need to adapt to changes in sudden solar power fluctuation events over the next century.

'Urgent action is required’: UNSW climate expert on what’s to come as sea levels rise

02 Aug 2023

UNSW Emeritus Professor John Church speaks on sea level change while accepting the 2023 Axford Medal.

This bushfire season could be bad. Protect yourself by doing these five things

01 Aug 2023

A UNSW Sydney fire expert has warned bushfires could be fierce and widespread this summer and is encouraging people to be fully prepared as soon as possible.

Elusive pygmy right whale is a homebody hiding in our waters

31 Jul 2023

The smallest member of the filter-feeding family is one of the only whale species not to embark on seasonal migrations, new research finds.

A persons hands type on a laptop in a darkened room

The $500 million ATO fraud highlights flaws in the myGov ID system. Here’s how to keep your data safe

28 Jul 2023

Scammers have exploited a simple weakness in the myGov online portal to redirect hundreds of millions of dollars in tax refunds.

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