Cancer treatments didn’t falter in Australia during 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns
04 Aug 2021
The findings come as welcome news as NSW lockdowns continue – but future cancer treatment patterns will depend on how current infection rates develop.
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Is Scarlett Johansson's claim against Disney valid?
Is Scarlett Johansson’s claim against Disney valid?
04 Aug 2021
In true ‘Avengers’ style, Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney for a fair pay day, and setting a precedent for other Hollywood actors.
Critical leadership elements in times of crisis
Critical leadership elements in times of crisis
03 Aug 2021
Truthfulness, acknowledging uncertainty and understanding the workforce are key leadership elements, say senior health leaders.
New species of bobtail squid named in honour of Professor Merlin Crossley
New species of bobtail squid named in honour of Professor Merlin Crossley
03 Aug 2021
Naming of Iridoteuthis merlini recognises UNSW DVC’s valued contribution to the Australian Museum.
Gamblers bet more when in the dark: feedback can curb their online losses
Gamblers bet more when in the dark: feedback can curb their online losses
03 Aug 2021
How to inject more reality into gamblers’ overestimation of their chances of winning? One simple tool is feedback.
Testing and treating newborns for spinal muscular atrophy: saving lives and healthcare costs
Testing and treating newborns for spinal muscular atrophy: saving lives and healthcare costs
03 Aug 2021
Gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy might have a high up-front price tag. But by screening and treating infants early, the therapy can save both lives and money in the long term.
Vital Signs: Uber’s impact on traffic accidents is a lesson in calculating social benefit
Vital Signs: Uber’s impact on traffic accidents is a lesson in calculating social benefit
03 Aug 2021
Uber’s downsides are well publicised, but it may have a big social benefit in helping to reduce the incidence of drunk driving.
The Four Cs which might be the key to increasing vaccine uptake
The Four Cs which might be the key to increasing vaccine uptake
02 Aug 2021
Psychology researchers advising the NSW government say a behavioural science model could prove the answer to increasing vaccination rates.
$5m grant supports detection of infectious diseases in Indo-Pacific
$5m grant supports detection of infectious diseases in Indo-Pacific
02 Aug 2021
UNSW researchers will work with an international team to strengthen lab testing and diagnosis of infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
Bandicoots return to Sturt National Park after more than a century
Bandicoots return to Sturt National Park after more than a century
02 Aug 2021
The locally extinct animals have been reintroduced to the NSW outback as part of a major rewilding project led by UNSW Sydney.