Smoke-related health costs of 2019-20 bushfires estimated at $1.95 billion
22 Sep 2020
A study involving a UNSW medical researcher has estimated the smoke-related health costs of the 2019-20 fire season – and the previous 19 fire seasons.
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Has Australia really had 60,000 undiagnosed COVID-19 cases?
Has Australia really had 60,000 undiagnosed COVID-19 cases?
22 Sep 2020
A preliminary study published online this week estimates Australia had 60,000 undiagnosed COVID-19 infections by July. But there are a range of limitations to the study.
If there is life on Venus, how could it have got there? Origin of life experts explain
If there is life on Venus, how could it have got there? Origin of life experts explain
22 Sep 2020
Considering what we know about the key ingredients for life’s formation on Earth, here are three explanations for how this process may have occurred on our sister planet.
Is open source architecture's digital disruption?
Is open source architecture’s digital disruption?
22 Sep 2020
The open-source movement could not only disrupt architecture but also help solve the global housing crisis.
UNSW and Cisco announce Research Chair in Digital Transport
UNSW and Cisco announce Research Chair in Digital Transport
21 Sep 2020
The Research Chair in Digital Transport will advance data science in the transport field to enhance the future of mobility, making it safer, more efficient and sustainable.
Can't get you outta my head: neuroscience study finds 'hidden' thoughts in visual part of brain
Can’t get you outta my head: neuroscience study finds ‘hidden’ thoughts in visual part of brain
21 Sep 2020
Why is it so hard to control our thoughts? New research led by UNSW Sydney shows suppressed thoughts could be hiding in the visual part of our brains – without us even knowing.
Unemployment support will be slashed by $300 this week. This won't help people find work
Unemployment support will be slashed by $300 this week. This won’t help people find work
21 Sep 2020
New analysis shows there is considerable scope to increase JobSeeker payments before they might hinder people’s motivation to find paid work.
Vital Signs: 50 years ago Milton Friedman told us greed was good. He was half right
Vital Signs: 50 years ago Milton Friedman told us greed was good. He was half right
21 Sep 2020
Firms should attempt to maximise profits, but if shareholders want it, there’s no reason why they can’t have other goals.
How to get shareholders on board with corporate philanthropy
How to get shareholders on board with corporate philanthropy
21 Sep 2020
There are a number of important considerations corporate Australia need to factor in when it comes to getting shareholders to support donations to charitable causes.
This video shows just how easily COVID-19 could spread when people sing together
This video shows just how easily COVID-19 could spread when people sing together
19 Sep 2020
A new study raises questions about the risks of infection for people singing in groups, especially in poorly ventilated rooms.