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AI is failing 'Humanity's Last Exam'. What does that mean for machine intelligence?
Using human ability tests to benchmark AI is common practice, but it's fundamentally misleading.
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30 January 2026
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Scientists solve the mystery of why termite kings and queens are monogamous
And Professor Nathan Lo's research shows how losing genetic complexity led to insect mega-societies.
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30 January 2026
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Greener ways to go when you die
Human composting, natural burials and water cremation are among the eco-conscious alternatives to traditional burial and cremation.
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30 January 2026
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Algorithms now assess rental applications 
New research raises privacy and fairness concerns 
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29 January 2026
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OpenAI will put ads in ChatGPT. This opens a new door for dangerous influence
The key question is whether OpenAI's voluntary safeguards will hold once advertising becomes central to its business.
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28 January 2026
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$38.9 million for innovative health and medical research
Sydney researchers receive 29 NHMRC Ideas Grants
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28 January 2026
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AGCO Foundation partners with the University of Sydney to boost resilience in rural communities
$150,000 partnership to create a dedicated agriculture program for the University of Sydney Business School.
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28 January 2026
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AI sidelines Australian journalism, new study finds
Local news is becoming increasingly invisible as artificial intelligence algorithms preference global media giants.
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27 January 2026
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University of Sydney community awarded 2026 Australia Day Honours
The University of Sydney congratulates members of our community recognised in the 2026 Australia Day Honours list.
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26 January 2026
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Trailblazing space engineer Katherine Bennell-Pegg named Australian of the Year
University alumna Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been named the 2026 Australian of the Year for her groundbreaking contributions to Australia's growing space sector.
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26 January 2026
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AI-powered brain models: Sydney-Singapore partnership accelerates breakthroughs in Parkinson's research
Associate Professor Pengyi Yang and his team at the University of Sydney join forces with Singapore's Duke-NUS Medical School to unlock new frontiers in brain disease modelling and personalised medicine.
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22 January 2026
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Message to our community about the National Day of Mourning
The Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor and President, wrote to staff and students about the National Day of Mourning honouring victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack.
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21 January 2026
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Vale Marie Bashir, former Chancellor and NSW governor
The University of Sydney acknowledges the sad passing of Marie Bashir, a much-loved and long-standing member of our community who made a remarkable contribution to Australian public life and mental health leadership.
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21 January 2026
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Six disciplines in global top 50 in THE subject rankings
Education and medicine highest ranked.
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21 January 2026
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Quantum industry leader Thomas Ohki appointed Professor of Practice
Industry specialist has blazed a trail in this emerging sector for two decades.
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21 January 2026
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'Ancient spaghetti' in dog hearts reveals origins of heartworm
Global DNA study rewrites the evolutionary history of canine disease.
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20 January 2026
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How Earth's shifting tectonic surface drives climatic swings
The impact is much greater than we previously thought, new geophysical modelling shows.
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20 January 2026
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Professor Ryan appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
New research leader arrives from Monash.
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20 January 2026
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EPICC commitment powers cervical cancer elimination in the Indo-Pacific
University, Australian government and Minderoo partner to address women's healthcare.
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20 January 2026
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Human heart regrows muscle cells after heart attack, world-first study shows
New research paves way for novel therapies to reverse heart failure.
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20 January 2026
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Australia needs a canine brain bank to reduce the risk of dog attacks
A step towards developing genetic tests that could identify high-risk animals before they ever bite.
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19 January 2026
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After decades of decline, this is how unions can rebuild their role in Australian work
New research examines what the Transport Workers' Union did over 30 years to reassert its legitimacy, and how its campaigns have impacted Australians' lives.
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16 January 2026
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Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We'll soon find out
If shoppers give their permission, the new Google Gemini version of Olive will increasingly assemble shopping baskets autonomously.
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16 January 2026
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Improving sleep, diet and increasing physical activity can increase lifespan
Small changes to daily habits can have significant impact on health and overall lifespan, two new studies suggest
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14 January 2026
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Treatments for low back pain can cost thousands. But some of the best fixes are free
Simple lifestyle changes like exercise and improving sleep quality can reduce back pain costs and cut reliance on medication.
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13 January 2026
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The University of Sydney responds to media report on flag removal 18 months ago
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10 January 2026
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Three things you need to know in a heatwave
Experts from the Heat and Health Research Centre explain how heat affects the body and what you can do to protect yourself.
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9 January 2026
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Better food labelling system needed say experts
Parents find Health Star Ratings confusing and unhelpful - a better food labelling system is needed.
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8 January 2026
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A legacy in harmony: the Deirdre Hall scholarship inspires the next generation of musicians
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7 January 2026
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New database to target chronic UTIs - a long-overlooked condition that may begin in childhood
Australian researchers will further investigate hidden epidemic disproportionately affecting women and girls
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7 January 2026
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New year, new you: health experts share their resolutions for 2026
Researchers share their evidence-based tips for a happy and healthy new year.
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1 January 2026
