Reintroduced mammals now thriving in Sturt National Park
27 Feb 2022
This is the project milestone ecologists had been hoping for.
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Religion vs. human rights: Should the law put one before the other?
Religion vs. human rights: Should the law put one before the other?
25 Feb 2022
International human rights expert addresses whether an amendment to the Sex Discrimination Act is a threat to religious freedom.
Is international law powerless against Russian aggression in Ukraine? No, but it's complicated
Is international law powerless against Russian aggression in Ukraine? No, but it’s complicated
25 Feb 2022
The fact that Russia is part of the UN Security Council’s powerful P5 group of nations means the UN is in a tricky position when it comes to maintaining peace among its member states.
Releasing a virus against rabbits at the wrong time can make them immune
Releasing a virus against rabbits at the wrong time can make them immune
25 Feb 2022
New research finds 74 per cent of land managers who reported releasing a powerful biocontrol, release it during the peak rabbit breeding period. This can lead to rabbit populations actually increasing.
Vital Signs: stealth tax rises are eating into your income – but we know the solution
Vital Signs: stealth tax rises are eating into your income – but we know the solution
25 Feb 2022
Adjusting tax brackets in line with inflation would ensure voters who wanted more government spending would also have to vote for more tax.
Royal Society of NSW awards Rose Amal the James Cook Medal
Royal Society of NSW awards Rose Amal the James Cook Medal
24 Feb 2022
Marking her 30th anniversary at UNSW, the Scientia Professor is recognised for her research into catalysts for efficient clean energy conversion and sustainable environment.
Global warming is amplifying our water cycle – and it's happening much faster than we expected
Global warming is amplifying our water cycle – and it’s happening much faster than we expected
24 Feb 2022
A UNSW Sydney-led study shows at least two times more freshwater has shifted from warm to cold regions of the earth than our climate models predicted – signifying broader changes to the global water cycle.
Masks, RATs and clean air: how people with disability can protect themselves from COVID
Masks, RATs and clean air: how people with disability can protect themselves from COVID
24 Feb 2022
While public health measures in schools and hospitals aim to reduce COVID transmission, people with disability who have support workers in their homes have largely been forgotten.
What's the next big blockchain craze?
What’s the next big blockchain craze?
24 Feb 2022
Bored of Bitcoin? No flipping time for NFTs? A UNSW cybersecurity expert predicts the future wave of blockchain applications.
Tonga emergency provides a lesson in the power of local aid delivery
Tonga emergency provides a lesson in the power of local aid delivery
23 Feb 2022
After the Tonga volcanic eruption and tsunami, localised aid delivery is making a real difference for residents, especially women and girls who are disproportionately affected during a humanitarian crisis.