Artificial intelligence may improve suicide prevention in the future
06 Oct 2022
Machine learning algorithms could be more accurate and reliable than conventional methods of predicting suicide risk.
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Megadroughts helped topple ancient empires. They're in Australia's past, with more to come
Megadroughts helped topple ancient empires. They’re in Australia’s past, with more to come
06 Oct 2022
New research shows Australia experienced a number of megadroughts in the last 1000 years. We may be underestimating the severity of drought in Australia’s future.
Research collaboration to provide data needed to stop monkeypox in its TraX
Research collaboration to provide data needed to stop monkeypox in its TraX
06 Oct 2022
The Kirby Institute is calling for people at risk of monkeypox to enrol in the TraX study to help shape the public health response.
Labor's plan to save threatened species is an improvement – but it's still well short of what we need
Labor’s plan to save threatened species is an improvement – but it’s still well short of what we need
06 Oct 2022
Yes, the new threatened species plan is better. But it’s nowhere near enough to actually prevent Australian species from dying out.
A call for consistent language on voluntary assisted dying laws
A call for consistent language on voluntary assisted dying laws
06 Oct 2022
A universal language for VAD in Australia would provide clarity and avoid legal issues, says an ethics and biolegality expert at UNSW Law & Justice.
UNSW researchers receive $6.9m for blood borne virus and STI research
UNSW researchers receive $6.9m for blood borne virus and STI research
06 Oct 2022
Three major projects, focusing on reducing stigma, community-led models and assessment of people living with chronic hepatitis B, have received funding.
UNSW academics receive more than $23m for health and medical research
UNSW academics receive more than $23m for health and medical research
05 Oct 2022
The 11 projects include an international trial of treatments for people who’ve had cardiac arrests and the development of new treatments for genetic screening.
UNSW takes top spot for number of new start-ups and spinouts
UNSW takes top spot for number of new start-ups and spinouts
05 Oct 2022
The spinouts ranked in a national report of public research outcomes include avionics, blockchain and telehealth solution companies.
Is a side hustle actually worth it?
Is a side hustle actually worth it?
05 Oct 2022
More Australians are now taking on a second job to relieve cost of living pressures. But is the extra money worth the amount of time (and tax) it takes up? UNSW Business School experts explain.
Oil and gas exploration and production threaten great desert river systems
Oil and gas exploration and production threaten great desert river systems
04 Oct 2022
A new study identifies major environmental concerns for the Lake Eyre Basin rivers, among the most pristine in the world.