News and other stories about real people, places, and events in Kensington and nearby suburbs.
Evidence shows virtually zero risk of ‘mad cow’ from blood donations in Australia
25 Jul 2022
Research estimates that in Australia a blood donation from a person who could potentially transmit Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease would occur once every 65 years.
Does Amber Heard really have the world’s most beautiful face? An expert explains why the Golden Ratio test is bogus
25 Jul 2022
It has long been thought the ancient Greeks used the Golden Ratio to beautify their art and architecture. Turns out that’s not really true.
4 lessons for the Albanese government in making its climate targets law. We can’t afford to get this wrong
25 Jul 2022
New research looked at similar laws in Victoria and around the world. The Albanese government must learn from their successes and failures.
Multilingual graduates set to help the state’s diverse communities
25 Jul 2022
The new interpreters will play a crucial role in ensuring language is not a barrier to accessing information or services within communities.
New tool uncovers ‘elegant’ mechanism responsible for antibiotic tolerance in golden staph
25 Jul 2022
Researchers have uncovered an elaborate system for adaptation in Staphylococcus aureus, identifying and characterising mechanisms for multi-drug resistance and providing new lines for antibiotic defence.
Family-friendly apartments are key to a compact city
22 Jul 2022
Re-envisioning who belongs in apartments will contribute to better city planning, says an urban cultural geographer at UNSW.
New report: Wealth inequality in Australia and the rapid rise in house prices
22 Jul 2022
UNSW and ACOSS partnership research report finds a widening gap between those who bought homes when they were affordable and those shut out of home ownership.
UNSW tops world subject rankings for sixth year
21 Jul 2022
The University appears in 52 out of 54 research disciplines, making it equal first worldwide for the highest number of subjects ranked.
Meet the innovators and change makers pushing boundaries
21 Jul 2022
From tech startups to platforms that make healthcare more accessible, UNSW alumni, students and staff feature as some of the movers and shakers in this year’s ‘Innovators 2022’ list.
The quest to make Australia great at maths again
20 Jul 2022
No need to go back to the drawing board to revive Aussie kids’ interest in maths, it all starts with a change in attitude.