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Embodied carbon in buildings: a new frontier in greenhouse gas reduction
01 Sep 2023
How we reduce CO2 emissions in the built environment is changing – with focus moving from energy efficiency to reducing embodied carbon, according to UNSW’s Philip Oldfield.
Bipolar disorder isn’t the same for everyone. So people should have more say in how they’re treated
01 Sep 2023
Psychiatrists rely on guidelines to prescribe medication for bipolar disorders. But beyond side-effects and clinical trials, ‘real-world’ effectiveness should be considered thoughtfully.
No worries: online course helps you stop ruminating
30 Aug 2023
People who ruminated and worried excessively were helped by an online course, a randomised controlled trial found.
Drug that targets scar-like tissue in tumours shows promise for pancreatic cancer
30 Aug 2023
Early laboratory results in mice show the drug PXS-5505 increases survival when combined with chemotherapy in the treatment of an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer.
How do the ‘yes’ and ‘no’ cases stack up? Constitutional law experts take a look
30 Aug 2023
The “yes” and “no” cases have outlined their arguments to be sent out to Australian voters. Here, legal experts examine the claims by both sides to see if they stack up.
How a lethal fungus is shrinking living space for our frogs
30 Aug 2023
Introduced species and diseases can drive native species into smaller environmental niches – and that could mean change to how we work to conserve them.
Alumni Awards honour eight of UNSW’s exceptional graduates
29 Aug 2023
The 2023 Alumni Award winners inspire positive change and empower communities globally, embodying UNSW’s commitment to creating a brighter future for all.
Climate change threatens the rights of children. The UN just outlined states’ obligations to protect them
29 Aug 2023
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has released a statement on the responsibilities of governments to reduce harm from climate change. Here’s what’s in it for Australia.
UNSW early career researchers awarded more than $6m in funding
28 Aug 2023
The funding enables researchers to develop their projects, providing economic, commercial, environmental, and social benefits for Australians.
Can we trust the food we’re eating?
28 Aug 2023
From counterfeit ingredients to misleading labels, food fraud compromises the authenticity and safety of the food we consume.