Reflective materials and irrigated trees: study shows how to cool one of the world’s hottest cities by 4.5°C
12 Jan 2024
A combination of cooling technologies and techniques could reduce the temperature and energy needs of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Barangaroo’s public art tells stories of Country and community
Barangaroo’s public art tells stories of Country and community
11 Jan 2024
The harbourside precinct demonstrates how art can help revitalise communities, respect cultural heritage and re-imagine public space, says its precinct-wide curatorial advisor.
As Australia’s net zero transition threatens to stall, rooftop solar could help provide the power we need
As Australia’s net zero transition threatens to stall, rooftop solar could help provide the power we need
09 Jan 2024
Australia leads the world in rooftop solar per head. Can this small-scale power source be the secret weapon to fire up our struggling transition to net zero?
Become a beach scientist this summer and help monitor changing coastlines
Become a beach scientist this summer and help monitor changing coastlines
05 Jan 2024
With smartphones as commonplace as towels and sunscreen in the beach bag, why not add coastal data collection to your list of holiday activities this summer? Look for the CoastSnap camera cradles.
Australian beachgoers are told to always ‘swim between the flags’ – but what if there aren’t any?
Australian beachgoers are told to always ‘swim between the flags’ – but what if there aren’t any?
04 Jan 2024
All 54 drownings on the Australian coast last summer occurred in locations not patrolled by professional lifeguards or volunteer surf lifesavers. That is a stark statistic.
Six months later, platypuses exceed expectations in Royal National Park
Six months later, platypuses exceed expectations in Royal National Park
04 Jan 2024
Platypus sightings are once again a thing among visitors to Royal National Park, underscoring the value of the Platypus Reintroduction Project.
Male southern elephant seals are picky eaters, study suggests
Male southern elephant seals are picky eaters, study suggests
03 Jan 2024
New research suggests these large marine mammals are extremely fussy and only eat their favourite foods.
Cabinet papers 2003: Howard government sends Australia into the Iraq war
Cabinet papers 2003: Howard government sends Australia into the Iraq war
03 Jan 2024
Cabinet papers from 2003 released by the National Archives of Australia confirm there was no submission to cabinet weighing Australian’s part in the invasion of Iraq.
I have COVID. How likely am I to get long COVID?
I have COVID. How likely am I to get long COVID?
02 Jan 2024
For most people, long COVID means not getting better after a COVID infection. So how has long COVID changed throughout the pandemic, and how likely are you to get it with this infection?
UNSW solar energy pioneer Martin Green shares $US3m scientific prize
UNSW solar energy pioneer Martin Green shares $US3m scientific prize
21 Dec 2023
In his second international accolade in as many days, Scientia Professor Martin Green has been awarded the VinFuture Grand Prize in Hanoi for his transformational work in solar energy.