Are Christmas beetles disappearing? We’re gathering citizen data to see the full picture
13 Dec 2023
Each year insect scientists like us field questions from the press and public about Christmas beetle populations: where have they gone?
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5 ways to make Christmas lunch more ethical this year
5 ways to make Christmas lunch more ethical this year
13 Dec 2023
Humans wield great power with what they choose to eat. Here’s how to use that power for good on Christmas day.
Planning to use drugs at a festival on a scorching day? Here’s why extreme heat might make MDMA riskier
Planning to use drugs at a festival on a scorching day? Here’s why extreme heat might make MDMA riskier
13 Dec 2023
Taking MDMA can raise our body temperature higher than it should be. Extreme heat may compound this effect.
Waterbird numbers up after La Niña years: aerial survey
Waterbird numbers up after La Niña years: aerial survey
12 Dec 2023
Widespread flooding and environmental flows have been a boon for our waterbirds and wetlands – but long-term decline is persisting.
New national urban heat observatory will help drive more climate-resilient cities
New national urban heat observatory will help drive more climate-resilient cities
11 Dec 2023
The innovative urban heat project will help adapt our urban centres for more comfortable living.
Fire ants are on the march. Here's what happens when they sting
Fire ants are on the march. Here’s what happens when they sting
11 Dec 2023
Most stings can be safely handled at home. But in rare cases, you can get a serious allergic reaction, which needs urgent medical attention.
Nobody reads T&C’s – but the Ruby Princess decision shows consumer law may protect us anyway
Nobody reads T&C’s – but the Ruby Princess decision shows consumer law may protect us anyway
08 Dec 2023
The High Court has found that consumers can be protected even if they haven’t fully read their terms and even if they were outside of Australia when they accepted them.
Are our accessible bathrooms inaccessible to people in wheelchairs?
Are our accessible bathrooms inaccessible to people in wheelchairs?
07 Dec 2023
Greater focus on inclusive design – including improving Australian Standards – will improve the liveability of the built environment for all people, says a UNSW expert.
UNSW pioneer Rosemary Kayess appointed Disability Discrimination Commissioner
UNSW pioneer Rosemary Kayess appointed Disability Discrimination Commissioner
07 Dec 2023
Ms Kayess will be the first woman with lived experience of disability to hold the office since the inaugural commissioner, who was appointed 30 years ago.
UNSW ranks fifth globally for Social Impact in QS Sustainability Rankings
UNSW ranks fifth globally for Social Impact in QS Sustainability Rankings
06 Dec 2023
UNSW Sydney performs strongly in the latest rankings, leading Australia in the categories of Knowledge Exchange and Health and Wellbeing.