Could a common barnacle help find missing persons lost at sea?
26 Feb 2021
UNSW marine scientists have used a barnacle to develop two equations that can help estimate when and where a local boat may have sunk.
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Could a common barnacle help find missing persons lost at sea?
26 Feb 2021
UNSW marine scientists have used a barnacle to develop two equations that can help estimate when and where a local boat may have sunk.
Pancreatic cancer clinical trial program to target genome and scar tissue
25 Feb 2021
UNSW Sydney and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research researchers will lead the program, thanks to a $3.75 million grant from the Cancer Institute NSW.
On Forgiveness: UNSW’s 2021 Gandhi Oration
25 Feb 2021
Harvard professor and human rights advocate Martha Minow, in conversation with George Williams, explores how law, justice and forgiveness intersect.
This week’s changes are a win for Facebook, Google and the government – but what was lost along the way?
25 Feb 2021
Compromises were reached and reputations suffered. Who ultimately won the social media showdown?
Baby mice have a skill that humans want – and this microchip might help us learn it
25 Feb 2021
A new microchip could help scientists uncover secrets of heart regeneration in baby mice.
New vaccine needed for serious childhood pneumonia
24 Feb 2021
A rise in vaccine-resistant bacteria shows the need for a new vaccine to fight childhood empyema after a spike in hospitalisations, a new UNSW study reveals.
Dingo effects on ecosystem visible from space
24 Feb 2021
Satellite images taken over three decades show that keeping dingoes out comes at a price.
Earth’s magnetic field broke down 42,000 years ago and caused massive sudden climate change
19 Feb 2021
The last major geomagnetic reversal triggered a series of dramatic events that have far-reaching consequences for our planet.
New online safety bill could allow censorship of anyone who engages with sexual content on internet
19 Feb 2021
New online safety laws will allow ‘harmful’ sexual content to be taken down within 24 hours.
How to lead a business with purpose
22 Feb 2021
Purpose-led leadership helps managers navigate difficult times, and can also help leaders celebrate the things that go well, says UNSW Business School’s Leisa Sargent