News and other stories about real people, places, and events in Kensington and nearby suburbs.
Fruit bats are the only bats that can’t use echolocation. Now we’re closer to knowing why
08 Mar 2021
Echolocation evolved multiple times in bats over millions of year. Yet the earliest bat ancestors probably didn’t have this skill — or if they did, it was likely very primitive.
Vital Signs: In the battle over interest rates, it’d be unwise to bet against the RBA
05 Mar 2021
The Reserve Bank has limitless access to Australian dollars and a reputation to protect.
What is the point of awareness days?
05 Mar 2021
While there are many different days dedicated to raising awareness, many go beyond simply drawing attention to a cause.
Earth has a hot new neighbour – and it’s an astronomer’s dream
05 Mar 2021
A rocky planet discovered in the Virgo constellation could change how we look for life in the universe.
UNSW alumnus awarded world’s top Brain Prize
05 Mar 2021
Professor Peter Goadsby has been recognised for discovering a biological mechanism that triggers a migraine attack, leading to revolutionary new treatments.
After Myanmar’s coup: Can the military hold a new election?
04 Mar 2021
The concern now is that the military plans to hold a new election after the coup is over, or after what it is alleging is a state of emergency.
Nerve damage after chemo: potential risk factors revealed
04 Mar 2021
A low haemoglobin count, older age and high BMI are possible risk factors for developing nerve damage after cancer treatment, a UNSW-led study has found.
UNSW Sydney has six subjects ranked in the top 20 globally
04 Mar 2021
The 2021 QS Subject Rankings ranked 21 UNSW subjects in the top 50 and four at number one in Australia.
UNSW Sydney academics recognised for teaching excellence
03 Mar 2021
Teachers from UNSW Business School, Engineering and Medicine & Health have been awarded citations for outstanding contributions to student learning at the 2020 Australian Awards for University Teaching.
Three useful things to know about stock market manipulation
03 Mar 2021
As the SEC investigates social media posts for GameStop manipulation, UNSW Business School’s Mark Humphery-Jenner says it is important to remember that market manipulation is illegal.