Panic buying strikes again over fears of a second wave
26 Jun 2020
Panic buying toilet paper is a quick mental fix that makes people feel more prepared and less anxious, says a UNSW consumer behaviour expert.
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Why Australia's unfair tax system needs an overhaul
Why Australia’s unfair tax system needs an overhaul
26 Jun 2020
There is a solution to help individuals and businesses better manage the cost of tax advice – but it does not involve a cap on deductions, says a UNSW Business School expert.
How a 'gonzo' press gang forged the Ned Kelly legend
How a ‘gonzo’ press gang forged the Ned Kelly legend
26 Jun 2020
Four reporters joined the showdown with the Kelly gang 140 years ago. They became part of the story and set the tone for a legend.
Vital Signs: why even competent politicians refuse to change policy course
Vital Signs: why even competent politicians refuse to change policy course
26 Jun 2020
We judge the competency of politicians by what they say and do. This creates perverse incentives for even competent politicians to refuse to admit mistakes.
Pot, pills and the pandemic: how coronavirus is changing the way we use drugs
Pot, pills and the pandemic: how coronavirus is changing the way we use drugs
26 Jun 2020
New research suggests the COVID-19 pandemic has meant people are using illicit drugs less. But decreased use can mean higher risk of overdoses.
Super-Earths discovered orbiting nearby red dwarf star
Super-Earths discovered orbiting nearby red dwarf star
26 Jun 2020
An international team of researchers has found multiple planet systems orbiting red dwarf star Gliese 887.
New extinct family of giant wombat relatives discovered in Australian desert
New extinct family of giant wombat relatives discovered in Australian desert
26 Jun 2020
A giant marsupial that roamed prehistoric Australia 25 million years ago is so different from its wombat cousins that scientists have had to create a new family to accommodate it.
Misconceptions, lack of targeted communication key reasons for low flu vaccine uptake in Aboriginal adults
Misconceptions, lack of targeted communication key reasons for low flu vaccine uptake in Aboriginal adults
26 Jun 2020
A new study by public health researchers has explored why flu vaccine uptake is so low in NSW’s Aboriginal adults.
Putting workers first. Can the union, employer groups and the government see past their differences?
Putting workers first. Can the union, employer groups and the government see past their differences?
25 Jun 2020
The focus on economic recovery will be an opportunity for unions and employers to initiate major change, says UNSW economist.
UNSW, Ebusco to accelerate development of zero emissions transport
UNSW, Ebusco to accelerate development of zero emissions transport
25 Jun 2020
UNSW’s agreement with Dutch electric bus manufacturer Ebusco will bolster research and development of electric vehicles in Australia.