Which mask works best? We filmed people coughing and sneezing to find out
24 Jul 2020
The more layers the better is the advice when it comes to using a home-made mask to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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Only one fifth of school students with disability had enough support while remote learning
Only one fifth of school students with disability had enough support while remote learning
24 Jul 2020
A seven week survey asked questions on the experiences of students with disabilities and their families when schools across Australia had mostly closed, and children learnt remotely.
Vital Signs: Victoria's privatised quarantine arrangements were destined to fail
Vital Signs: Victoria’s privatised quarantine arrangements were destined to fail
24 Jul 2020
Economics tells us that governments privatising services where quality counts is a bad idea.
Court action, confusion and a big escape clause: here's why changes to environment law shouldn't be rushed
Court action, confusion and a big escape clause: here’s why changes to environment law shouldn’t be rushed
24 Jul 2020
The proposed changes to be introduced to Parliament in August may ultimately damage the natural places they’re designed to protect.
Desire lines: to pave or not to pave?
Desire lines: to pave or not to pave?
24 Jul 2020
These unsanctioned footpaths defy design, but is that necessarily a bad thing?
Ocean accounting: measuring progress towards sustainable development of the ocean
Ocean accounting: measuring progress towards sustainable development of the ocean
23 Jul 2020
UNSW Sydney plays a key role in developing a new accounting framework for recognising the ocean’s benefits beyond economic growth and employment.
Humans may have reached the Americas 15,000 years earlier than previously thought
Humans may have reached the Americas 15,000 years earlier than previously thought
23 Jul 2020
The arrival of humans in the Americas may predate the peak of the last ice age, new research shows.
International analysis narrows range of climate’s sensitivity to CO2
International analysis narrows range of climate’s sensitivity to CO2
23 Jul 2020
If atmospheric carbon dioxide levels double from their pre-industrial levels and are maintained, the world would probably experience eventual warming from 2.3 – 4.5°C, rather than the previously estimated 1.5 – 4.5°C range.
Australia’s Health 2020 report shows one in five Australians have a mental health condition
Australia’s Health 2020 report shows one in five Australians have a mental health condition
23 Jul 2020
Mental health statistics in NSW highlight the importance of the Australian Mental Health Prize to reduce stigma and recognise mental health workers.
What’s the outlook for Australia’s property market during the pandemic?
What’s the outlook for Australia’s property market during the pandemic?
23 Jul 2020
Stamp duty reform is needed in times of crisis where for every day parts of Australia are in lockdown, billions of dollars are taken away from subsidies to the states, says a UNSW property expert.