Bacteria use ancient mechanisms to self-repair
24 Nov 2022
Researchers from UNSW have uncovered how these tiny organisms can restore their movement in unfavourable conditions.
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Scientists need help to save nature. With a smartphone and these 8 tips, we can get our kids on the case
Scientists need help to save nature. With a smartphone and these 8 tips, we can get our kids on the case
23 Nov 2022
It’s important that citizen science projects engage volunteers from across society, including young people. A new Australian initiative is doing just that.
Schizophrenia research led by UNSW academics receives $3m in NSW Health grants
Schizophrenia research led by UNSW academics receives $3m in NSW Health grants
23 Nov 2022
The researchers will investigate brain inflammation in people with schizophrenia and work towards developing new treatments.
UNSW Business School alumna announced as 2023 John Monash Scholar
UNSW Business School alumna announced as 2023 John Monash Scholar
23 Nov 2022
Jessica Cong is committed to bridging the worlds of business and social impact to support financial inclusion and will undertake a Master of Business Administration next year.
Shocking question: Can we store the energy from lightning?
Shocking question: Can we store the energy from lightning?
22 Nov 2022
UNSW electrical energy expert reveals the striking truth about lightning.
Unfulfilled American dream stalks Mike Davis's dystopian LA in masterful City of Quartz
Unfulfilled American dream stalks Mike Davis’s dystopian LA in masterful City of Quartz
22 Nov 2022
Mike Davis’s radical urban history of LA was a trailblazing book that remains startlingly relevant to those of us who live in other supersizing cities in the early 21st century.
E-scooters could make cities better, so why are we still outlawing them?
E-scooters could make cities better, so why are we still outlawing them?
23 Nov 2022
The rise of these micromobility services could help solve some major challenges facing our cities.
UNSW solar innovator and world-leading oceanographer awarded Prime Minister's Prizes for Science
UNSW solar innovator and world-leading oceanographer awarded Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science
21 Nov 2022
It’s the first time UNSW academics have been honoured with the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science and the Prize for New Innovators in the same year.
Scientists estimate the weight of two giant extinct amphibians
Scientists estimate the weight of two giant extinct amphibians
21 Nov 2022
A team of Australian scientists led by UNSW Sydney palaeontologist Lachlan Hart has calculated the body mass of two ancient amphibians.
Toxic poppy seeds are sending people to hospital. 3 experts explain what's behind the latest food scare
Toxic poppy seeds are sending people to hospital. 3 experts explain what’s behind the latest food scare
21 Nov 2022
While baked goods are likely to be safe, affected poppy seeds made into a tea can lead to seizures or cardiac arrests.