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15 September 2023
Evolution wired human brains to act like supercomputers
Scientists have confirmed that human brains are naturally wired to perform advanced calculations, much like a high-powered computer, to make sense of the world through a process known as Bayesian inference.
12 September 2023
Visiting scholar rediscovers 'long lost' collection of historical butterflies and moths
A visiting scholar has revealed hundreds of type specimens, long considered lost, in the entomological collection at the University of Sydney's Chau Chak Wing Museum.
08 September 2023
Research shows nature's perfect timing is all about connections
Writing for The Conversation, Associate Professor Joseph Lizier from the Centre of Complex Systems explains the phenomenon of synchronisation, an important process in nature and everyday systems.
08 September 2023
How Australia can achieve net zero
The University's Net Zero Initiative has released a portfolio of "ready-to-go" solutions and technology to address key issues in the transformation towards net zero.
05 September 2023
International Centre of Crop and Digital Agriculture opened at Narrabri
With support from the NSW Government, Australian Grain Technologies, Grains Research and Development Corporation and the NSW Wheat Research Foundation, the University is well set to tackle the challenges of 21st century agriculture.
04 September 2023
Health evidence against gas and oil is piling up, environment experts report
Scientists and medical experts have launched a report that demonstrates the many risks of oil and gas development for human health and wellbeing in Australia.
31 August 2023
Half of Australian businesses plan to invest in digital payments
Nearly half of Australian businesses plan to invest in digital payments over the next 12 months, according to new research from the University of Sydney Business School and Stripe.
31 August 2023
Mapping Australia's hidden lithium reserves
New research has pinpointed the concentration and distribution of lithium across Australian soil, providing crucial insights for identifying potential reserves in the country.
30 August 2023
Professor Holmes awarded Croonian Medal by Royal Society
Professor Eddie Holmes has been awarded the Croonian Medal and Lecture, one of the most prestigious prizes in the biological sciences.
29 August 2023
Scientists use quantum device to slow chemical process by factor of 100bn
New research - and a world-first experimental result - display the potential for using quantum technology to explore new designs in material science, drugs or solar energy harvesting.
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