Are solar and wind the cheapest forms of energy? And other FAQs about renewables
08 Sep 2021
Everything you ever wanted to know about the way we will ultimately derive all our power from renewable sources, and how quickly it will be achieved.
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Ancient marsupial 'junk DNA' might be useful after all, scientists say
Ancient marsupial ‘junk DNA’ might be useful after all, scientists say
08 Sep 2021
Viral fossils buried in DNA may protect against future virus infections, a new marsupial study suggests.
Funding awarded to collaborative UNSW research projects
Funding awarded to collaborative UNSW research projects
07 Sep 2021
Developing an environmentally sustainable heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system and rock reinforcement for underground mines are two of the UNSW projects to have been awarded CRC-P grants.
Police access to COVID check-in data is an affront to our privacy. We need stronger and more consistent rules in place
Police access to COVID check-in data is an affront to our privacy. We need stronger and more consistent rules in place
08 Sep 2021
State police have accessed QR code check-in data on at least six occasions, for investigations unrelated to the pandemic.
3MT winner explores lifelong effects of pregnancy on brain
3MT winner explores lifelong effects of pregnancy on brain
07 Sep 2021
A talk on how pregnancy shapes the brain has taken out the top prize in the 3 Minute Thesis competition in 2021.
Top physics prizes awarded to UNSW researchers
Top physics prizes awarded to UNSW researchers
06 Sep 2021
UNSW researchers have won medals from the Australian Institute of Physics, including for excellence in research.
In debates about opening schools, we're neglecting an important voice: our children's
In debates about opening schools, we’re neglecting an important voice: our children’s
06 Sep 2021
The NSW plan doesn’t measure up against international best practice. And Victoria doesn’t seem to be following a child-centred approach, either.
Virtual specialists have real impact on rural stroke patients
Virtual specialists have real impact on rural stroke patients
06 Sep 2021
‘Tele Stroke’ puts a Sydney stroke specialist in the emergency department of a rural hospital to give patients vital early assistance.
Platypus to make a comeback in Australia's oldest national park
Platypus to make a comeback in Australia’s oldest national park
05 Sep 2021
UNSW Sydney scientists are leading a project to bring the iconic mammal back to Royal National Park after almost 50 years.
UNSW team of ecologists to develop 'ecological balance sheet' for Royal National Park
UNSW team of ecologists to develop ‘ecological balance sheet’ for Royal National Park
04 Sep 2021
Professor Richard Kingsford will lead the ecological health assessment of Australia’s oldest national park.