Drug detection dogs often get it wrong, and it’s a policing practice that needs to stop
27 Oct 2023
New research shows that not only is the use of drug detection dogs ineffective, it may in fact increase the risk of drug-related harm.
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New system to predict extreme bushfire danger in Australia
New system to predict extreme bushfire danger in Australia
27 Oct 2023
A new technique developed by a UNSW Canberra researcher could help firefighters better understand the severity of upcoming fire seasons.
UNSW delivers feasibility study on renewable energy technologies in NSW
UNSW delivers feasibility study on renewable energy technologies in NSW
26 Oct 2023
The study lays out a comprehensive plan for establishing a thriving new renewables industry in NSW.
Why do people with hoarding disorder hoard, and how can we help?
Why do people with hoarding disorder hoard, and how can we help?
25 Oct 2023
Addressing the emotional and behavioural drivers of hoarding through therapy is crucial. But sometimes, a harm-avoidance approach is best.
UNSW researcher awarded NSW Health cardiovascular grant
UNSW researcher awarded NSW Health cardiovascular grant
25 Oct 2023
The grant will be used to develop an AI tool that helps identify better treatments for failing hearts.
Supermarket surveillance: why we dislike it and what stores should be doing
Supermarket surveillance: why we dislike it and what stores should be doing
25 Oct 2023
A UNSW consumer psychologist says that supermarkets need to take a new approach to ease shopper frustrations.
'We could see it happening before our eyes': research shows how cancer cells resist chemotherapy
‘We could see it happening before our eyes’: research shows how cancer cells resist chemotherapy
24 Oct 2023
A study in human cell lines reveals cancer cells can activate a force-generating mechanism to survive a cancer therapy.
Novel drugs are leading to rising overdose deaths in Victoria – drug checking services could help
Novel drugs are leading to rising overdose deaths in Victoria – drug checking services could help
24 Oct 2023
Drug checking services could also provide an early warning system to flag any unusually dangerous substances in circulation.
UNSW academics awarded more than $3m for Indigenous health research
UNSW academics awarded more than $3m for Indigenous health research
24 Oct 2023
Two UNSW projects have received funding from the Medical Research Future Fund to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Mimics human tissue, fights bacteria: new biomaterial hits the sweet spot
Mimics human tissue, fights bacteria: new biomaterial hits the sweet spot
24 Oct 2023
A new lab-made substance mimics human tissue and could reduce or replace the use of animal-derived materials in biomedical research.