October
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10 October 2024
Sydney student discovers critical flaw in global cancer research
For undergraduate Danielle Oste, a student research project led to the discovery of phantom cell lines, throwing into question the legitimacy of hundreds of academic cancer research papers.
10 October 2024
Distinguished alumna Heather Ridout AO awarded honorary doctorate
Trailblazing leader Heather Ridout (AO) has been admitted to the degree of Doctor of Business (honoris causa) in recognition of her contributions to industry, government and the Australian economy and society.
10 October 2024
Over 160,000 new virus species discovered by AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been used to reveal details of a diverse and fundamental branch of life living right under our feet and in every corner of the globe.
09 October 2024
How to stop an elephant destroying your crops and trees
To deter an elephant, think like an elephant. Dr Patrick Finnerty uses methods developed to ward off hungry wallabies in Australia to see if they'll work on pachyderms in South Africa. The results are promising.
09 October 2024
Sydney continues in top 100 in THE World University Rankings 2025
The University of Sydney continues to rank in the top 100 in the Times Higher Education World University 2025 rankings.
09 October 2024
World on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster, scientists warn
A global team of scientists, including Associate Professor Thomas Newsome from the Faculty of Science, is warning that rising fossil fuel use is pushing Earth into an unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis.
09 October 2024
Protections account for around 10 percent of fish stocks on coral reefs
Research by Professor Joshua Cinner, looking at data from more than 2600 coral reefs across the globe, shows that marine conservation efforts have had a modest effect on fish stocks but more needs to be done to meet international commitments.
04 October 2024
Wondering what AI actually is? Here are the 7 things it can do for you
AI is more than chatbots. It impacts many things beyond the flashy conversational tools - often in ways that quietly improve everyday processes, write Associate Professor Sandra Peter and Professor Kai Riemer for The Conversation.
04 October 2024
Qatar Airways is set to acquire 25% of Virgin Australia. Who will be the winners?
Qatar Airways' previous attempts to expand in Australia haven't always gone smoothly, but it's easy to see why Virgin and Qatar might be excited by this deal, writes Professor Rico Merkert for The Conversation.
04 October 2024
New Australian opera Gilgamesh powerfully reimagines ancient legend
Dr Louise Pryke from the Department of Classics and Ancient History reviews the visceral retelling of Gilgamesh, a production composed by Sydney Chamber Opera Artistic Director and PhD candidate at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Jack Symonds.