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23 July 2021
Confirmed case of COVID-19 at Sydney Dental School
We were advised early this morning that a staff member at our Sydney Dental School in Westmead has tested positive for COVID-19.
22 July 2021
'An entourage effect': new clues on how low-dose CBD products work
Research from the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics shows that hemp extracts deliver high concentrations of cannabinoid acids in mice due to a 'pharmacokinetic entourage' mechanism.
22 July 2021
Lift off! Space projects soar with new funding
The three separate grants have been jointly awarded to Faculty of Engineering researchers and partner organisations to develop and manufacture aerospace infrastructure.
22 July 2021
No progress: Physical inactivity remains a global pandemic
Experts are calling for urgent action to improve physical activity worldwide, with research showing no progress in nearly a decade and that the Olympics are a missed opportunity to change health at the population level.
20 July 2021
Touchscreen alternative allays fear of world indium shortage
Indium is used to manufacture touchscreens and other smart devices, but there is no guaranteed, long-term supply of this scarce substance. A new plasma technology may be the answer, writes Dr Behnam Akhavan.
20 July 2021
Plasma tech could replace one of world's rarest materials
New plasma coating technology could see the phase-out of rare earth metal indium that is used in smartphone glass and dimmable windows, which is predicted to run out in 10 years.
20 July 2021
How the science of wellbeing can help build resilience
From teddy bears in windows to panic buying, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown how crises can elicit different human behaviours. A University of Sydney expert is calling for a shift in thinking from 'me' to 'we' to bolster communities through the pandemic.
19 July 2021
Review of Australian COVID-19 research finds lack of collaboration and crucial gaps
Researchers are calling for improved national coordination of Australian COVID-19 trials, after analysis finds lack of data sharing and collaboration resulting in crucial research gaps.
17 July 2021
Galactic fireworks: stunning features of nearby galaxies revealed
Using the most advanced telescopes on Earth and in orbit, scientists like Dr Rebecca McElroy have gained unprecedented access to nearby galaxies, investigating how clouds of cold gas coalesce into hot balls of nuclear fusion giving birth to stars.
17 July 2021
Donation from Penelope Seidler creates Visual Understanding Initiative
A generous gift will improve students' visual literacy and help researchers understand how images shape the world.