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Women are 50–75% more likely to have adverse drug reactions. A new mouse study explains why
13 Dec 2022
The assumption that women are just smaller versions of men has been widely used in biomedical research. A new mouse study indicates that’s unlikely to be true.
Prestigious Ada Lovelace Medal awarded as women engineers honoured by UNSW
12 Dec 2022
Janet Salem, Dr Jasjit Baveja, Hannah Beder and Pavitraa Hathi all recognised at UNSW Women in Engineering Awards.
Friday essay: a sex-positive feminist takes up the ‘unfinished revolution’ her mother began – but it’s complicated
09 Dec 2022
Nona Willis Aronowitz, daughter of a second-wave feminist, ranges across the contemporary sexual landscape – and looks back at the history of feminism – in a ‘zig zag pursuit of sexual liberation’.
I’m dreaming of a zinc Christmas?! Intricate ‘snowflakes’ created in liquid metal
09 Dec 2022
Researchers, including those from UNSW Sydney, have synthesised complex symmetrical zinc crystals in liquid gallium which can potentially be used in a range of catalysis applications.
Can machines invent things without human help? These AI examples show the answer is ‘yes’
09 Dec 2022
Ada Lovelace said computers could not invent. But a century later, Alan Turing pointed out inventiveness in machines could be found in their capacity to produce surprising and innovative results.
Is it normal to be super stressed at work before the holidays?
08 Dec 2022
Burnout and overwork can sometimes feel synonymous with the leadup to Christmas and other festive holidays. But what can you (and your boss) do to reduce this?
Stricter enforcement of licensed premises is more effective than blanket ‘lock-out’ laws
08 Dec 2022
Research shows public support for monitoring of responsible alcohol service laws and late-night premises.
Perminder Sachdev awarded the 2022 Ryman Prize
08 Dec 2022
The UNSW researcher is recognised for his research into healthy brain ageing and prevention and early diagnosis of dementia.
STIs are down, but fewer tests could be the cause
08 Dec 2022
A new report finds most STIs in Australia remain undiagnosed and untreated, highlighting a need to increase STI testing across the country.
How services can better respond to domestic, family and sexual violence
08 Dec 2022
Voices from frontline workers, victims and survivors, and users of violence identify what’s working and what’s not.