2024

11 April 2024

Plant more native trees to reduce landslide risk, say researchers

Landslides typically occur under heavy rain. With the potential for increased precipitation due to climate change and a possible return to La Nina reinforcing slopes with native trees and shrubs could be an effective, economical and sustainable solution.

11 April 2024

36 disciplines in the global top 50 in QS Subject Rankings

Two disciplines in the top ten and six in the top 20 in the QS Subject Rankings among strong results.

10 April 2024

Does the time of day you move your body make a difference to your health?

Undertaking the majority of daily physical activity in the evening is linked to the greatest health benefits for people living with obesity, according to researchers who followed the trajectory of 30,000 people over almost eight years.

10 April 2024

EVs face future challenges despite increasing uptake

Few Australians are opposed to electric vehicles in principle - but a new transport survey has revealed one key hurdle to widespread uptake.

10 April 2024

Evidence doesn't support spinal cord stimulators for chronic back pain - and they could cause harm

A recent ABC 4 Corners episode questioned the use of surgically implanted devices called spinal cord stimulators for chronic back pain. Dr Adrian Traegar and co-authors investigate the evidence base.

10 April 2024

Five minutes with digital health expert, Ali Besiso

Ali Besiso (B Hlth Sci '10, M H I '12, MBA '23) is passionate about improving health care through digital innovation. Transitioning from health sciences to leading two successful digital health startups, we caught up with him to learn more about how the digital era is reshaping patient care worldwide.

10 April 2024

Days are getting shorter and colder. 6 tips for sticking to your fitness goals

As the days grow shorter and colder, maintaining fitness routines can be challenging. These six tips offer practical strategies to stay motivated and committed to your fitness goals.

10 April 2024

Why cocaine is considered performance-enhancing for athletes

Cocaine use is now considered performance-enhancing, particularly concerning the timing of ingestion, and the significance of when it is consumed in sports ethics and anti-doping measures.

10 April 2024

Pig kidney transplant raises hope but we're far from fixing organ shortages

The successful transplantation of a pig kidney into a human marks a significant medical milestone, but experts caution that solving organ shortages remains a distant goal.

10 April 2024

Sydney leads new trial of youth vaping schools program

The University of Sydney is leading a new approach to reduce the number of young people vaping and smoking in a trial in schools across the country.