August
Articles
06 August 2019
Is it safe to use an electric fan for cooling?
The safety and effectiveness of electric fans in heatwaves depend on the climate and basing public health advice on common weather metrics could be misleading, according to a new study from the University of Sydney.
05 August 2019
Desert ants thriving, despite looming Insectageddon
The longest study of its kind has found the 'workers of the desert' are helping to stabilise fragile ecosystems.
01 August 2019
Three reasons to stick with maths
Studying maths is likely to make you smarter and more employable, according to University of Sydney experts.
01 August 2019
Why intercountry adoption needs a rethink
In a globalising world where new family structures are emerging and evolving, a University of Sydney scholar is calling for a reassessment of the regulations around intercountry adoption.
01 August 2019
Jandamarra - Sing for Country
The Sydney Conservatorium of Music and Bunuba Cultural Enterprises present Jandamarra - Sing for the Country. This work for massed voices and orchestra tells the story of Jandamarra, a young Bunuba Aboriginal man and the dramatic story of conflict between Aboriginal people and white settlers.