August
Articles
14 August 2023
Proposed Voice to Parliament already more detailed than most of the constitution
Professor Simon Rice from the Sydney Law School argues a perceived lack of detail in the Voice proposal is not a reason to vote 'no'.
14 August 2023
University of Sydney establishes Centre of Excellence in Gambling Research
The University of Sydney has established a multi-disciplinary centre dedicated to advancing research on gambling behaviour and minimising harm.
11 August 2023
Gold in Paris, antibiotic resistance and the start of a science career
An accommodation scholarship to the University of Sydney gave Kawana Crowe, a proud Wiradjuri woman from Macksville, the security she needed to pursue her science dreams.
11 August 2023
Don't ban headers: teach kids to master the ball instead
World Cup fever is peaking and many hope it will encourage more young players into the game. Dr Kerry Peek is leading the way in promoting education and preparation around heading as young players learn to play and love football.
11 August 2023
Indigenous voices need to lead Australia's response to the climate crisis
Australia must address historic and contemporary systemic racism to better tackle the climate crisis, was one of the key conclusions in a paper published in Science, in a special edition where the international publication turns its gaze on examining Australia's environmental challenges.
10 August 2023
Oppenheimer has an epic soundtrack - but its power is in the silence
Dr Alison Cole, composer and lecturer in screen composition at Sydney Conservatorium of Music, analyses the score and sound design in Christopher Nolan's film Oppenheimer.
10 August 2023
Marcia Langton urges dispelling of misinformation on the Voice
At a recent Sydney Ideas event on the Voice to Parliament, prominent anthropologist and geographer Professor Marcia Langton spoke about what the Voice represents and the importance of dispelling misinformation.
09 August 2023
Wearables will transform health, but change brings challenges say researchers
Wearable technology presents immense opportunities to improve the way we live our lives, but a group of international researchers say the rapidly developing field also brings big challenges.
07 August 2023
At a career crossroads? 4 steps to get unstuck
Whether you're feeling stagnant in your current job, unsure of the next step, or contemplating a complete career change, navigating a career crossroads can be both daunting and exciting. Follow these simple steps to get unstuck and find a more fulfilling path.
07 August 2023
New method an important step toward future 3D printing of human tissues
A team of bioengineers and biomedical scientists from the University of Sydney and the Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) at Westmead have used 3D photolithographic printing to create a complex environment for assembling tissue that mimics the architecture of an organ.