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How to make sure your dog doesn't get canine cabin fever

As coronavirus forces us to isolate, some pundits are suggesting now is the ideal time to bring a dog into your life. But our experts in the Sydney School of Veterinary Science say you need to think first before taking on a puppy.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/04/09/canine-cabin-fever.html
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Impact of obesity on COVID-19 symptoms

University of Sydney academics respond on the UK government's Better Health campaign to address obesity and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed his own "wake up call" when told his weight may have impacted the severity of his COVID-19 sympto
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/07/31/impact-of-obesity-on-covid-19-symptoms.html
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Legal risk in bombing Syria

Legal risk in bombing Syria. 27 August 2015. The government faces some thorny legal questions as the fight against Islamic State draws our troops towards Syria, writes Malcolm Jorgensen. Legal uncertainties loom over Syrian airstrikes. Image:
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2015/08/27/legal-risk-in-bombing-syria.html
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Scientific breakthroughs take time, research confirms

Dr Isobel Ronai, Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre and School of Life and Environmental Sciences, makes the case for basic biological research.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2019/02/05/scientific-breakthroughs-take-time--research-confirms.html
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How the shady world of the data industry strips away our freedoms

Privacy and democracy are at risk because of the actions of big technology companies, argues Associate Professor Uri Gal in this piece for The Conversation. Read the full article.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/08/10/how-the-shady-world-of-the-data-industry-strips-away-our-freedom.html
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Experts examine the COVID-19 tracing app

University of Sydney academics from the disciplines of cybersecurity, law and health comment on COVIDSafe, the COVID-19 contact tracing app released by the federal government.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/04/28/experts-examine-the-covid-19-tracing-app.html
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Top tips for choosing a mozzie repellent

Here's how to choose a mosquito repellent and how to use it for the best protection, with University of Sydney mosquito expert Dr Cameron Webb.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2021/01/12/top-tips-for-choosing-a-mozzie-repellent.html
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Explainer: the federal Climate Policy Review

The federal government's new climate policy review proposes loosening the rules on Australia’s biggest-emitting companies, such as power generators. Dr Rebecca Pearse explains how it might be a sign of business as usual.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2017/12/20/the-federal-climate-policy-review.html
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How coronavirus is changing the way we look after our teeth

To minimise the spread of COVID-19 a raft of care has been postponed. However, if you're in a lot of pain, your dentist will be able to treat you.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/04/03/how-coronavirus-is-changing-the-way-we-look-after-our-teeth.html
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Where does untreated wastewater go in developing countries?

14 billion litres of untreated wastewater is created each day in developing countries, but we don't know where it all goes. Humanitarian engineer, Dr Jacqueline Thomas explains.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2021/01/12/where-does-untreated-wastewater-go-in-developing-countries-.html