The 3 problems with fines for not reporting positive COVID tests
14 Jan 2022
The NSW government’s announcement of a $1000 fine for failing to report a positive voluntary rapid antigen test will likely achieve the opposite of its intention.
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The only way is… down! Why underground urban development is on the rise
The only way is… down! Why underground urban development is on the rise
13 Jan 2022
Building underground can solve problems for city planners, but UNSW expert Dr Asal Bidarmaghz warns that planning is needed to ensure subterranean solutions are sustainable.
Tasmanian devils have just broken the laws of scavenging – and scientists are puzzled
Tasmanian devils have just broken the laws of scavenging – and scientists are puzzled
12 Jan 2022
They are the only known scavengers in the world to have picky diets.
Iconic flower's genetic puzzle revealed in world-first research
Iconic flower’s genetic puzzle revealed in world-first research
12 Jan 2022
A UNSW PhD candidate has led the mapping of the floral emblem of NSW, the waratah.
ARC grants: if Australia wants to tackle the biggest issues, politicians need to stop meddling with basic research
ARC grants: if Australia wants to tackle the biggest issues, politicians need to stop meddling with basic research
11 Jan 2022
Basic research is best when it’s allowed to proceed on merit, rather than with political interference, says an open letter from 63 leading researchers protesting government interference in ARC grants.
UNSW receives over $3m in funding to support rare cancer and disease research
UNSW receives over $3m in funding to support rare cancer and disease research
11 Jan 2022
Projects to develop therapies for childhood cancer and phantom limb pain have been awarded MRFF grants.
UNSW researchers awarded more than $7.9m for infrastructure and linkage projects
UNSW researchers awarded more than $7.9m for infrastructure and linkage projects
10 Jan 2022
ARC funding supports UNSW academics participating in cooperative national and international facilities and partnering with business, industry and the community.
'Incredibly detailed preservation': scientists discover new fossil site in NSW
‘Incredibly detailed preservation’: scientists discover new fossil site in NSW
08 Jan 2022
The site offers details of a verdant landscape 15 million years ago, including fossils of trapdoor spiders, giant cicadas and wasps.
Vital Signs: Sydney to Newcastle fast rail makes sense. Making trains locally does not
Vital Signs: Sydney to Newcastle fast rail makes sense. Making trains locally does not
07 Jan 2022
Anthony Albanese’s plan for high-speed rail between Sydney and Newcastle could well be worth the cost, so long as he doesn’t muddy it with 1970s-style industry policy.
Recess is a time of conflict for children. Here are 6 school design tips to keep the peace
Recess is a time of conflict for children. Here are 6 school design tips to keep the peace
07 Jan 2022
Conflicts at recess, averaging one every three minutes, greatly disrupt children’s play activities. However, a well-designed school layout can reduce the problem.