Cycling fatalities almost halved since introduction of mandatory helmet laws
08 Feb 2019
A UNSW Sydney study has shown a clear link between mandatory helmet laws and a drastic reduction in cycling fatalities.
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Shark Bay: A World Heritage Site at catastrophic risk
Shark Bay: A World Heritage Site at catastrophic risk
08 Feb 2019
Everyone knows the Great Barrier Reef is in peril. But a continent away, Western Australia’s Shark Bay is also threatened by marine heatwaves that could alter this World Heritage ecosystem forever.
Vital Signs: The man who can and will cut rates if needed during the election campaign
Vital Signs: The man who can and will cut rates if needed during the election campaign
08 Feb 2019
Rates might need to be cut urgently, and because things are good. RBA Governor Philip Lowe has signalled he won’t wait.
Why are Australians still using Facebook?
Why are Australians still using Facebook?
08 Feb 2019
Some Australian Facebook users are more worried about over-sharing by friends than the privacy and security of their personal information.
UNSW world-leading road safety expert awarded international honour
UNSW world-leading road safety expert awarded international honour
08 Feb 2019
A 30-year career improving safety for road users has earned UNSW Professor Raphael Grzebieta a prestigious award.
UNSW Sydney engineers want to mine water on the moon
UNSW Sydney engineers want to mine water on the moon
08 Feb 2019
The UNSW team wants to capitalise on unique Australian expertise to help potential investors understand the true costs and risks of mining beyond Earth.
Is social housing essential infrastructure? How we think about it does matter
Is social housing essential infrastructure? How we think about it does matter
06 Feb 2019
If we recognised social housing as infrastructure as essential as transport links, schools and hospitals, not properly investing in it could become unthinkable.
Queensland's floods are so huge the only way to track them is from space
Queensland’s floods are so huge the only way to track them is from space
06 Feb 2019
The flood zone around Townsville extends for hundreds of kilometres, making monitoring difficult even from the air. But scientists are testing a new satellite method that can peer through the clouds.
Australia failing to close the gap on injuries to Indigenous children, study finds
Australia failing to close the gap on injuries to Indigenous children, study finds
06 Feb 2019
Indigenous children are almost twice as likely as non-Indigenous children to suffer unintentional injury – and the situation hasn’t improved for more than 15 years, a new study shows.
UNSW Law academics involved in groundbreaking report on class action proceedings
UNSW Law academics involved in groundbreaking report on class action proceedings
06 Feb 2019
The Australian Law Reform Commission report looked into concerns that lawyer and funder profits were being prioritised over claimants’ interests