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25 October 2024
$6 million boost for industry research projects
The University of Sydney has secured $6 million from the Australian Government's Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) program to advance hydrogen storage and medicine discovery projects with industry partners.
24 October 2024
Sydney academics elected as fellows to the Australian Academy
Professors Vanessa Hayes and Tony Weiss AM have been elected as fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) in recognition of their significant contributions to advancing health and medical research.
23 October 2024
Earthquake on a chip: harnessing sound waves on the surface of a microchip
Removing electronics from microchips and using sound and light waves a path to create a new generation of high-tech devices in sensing and communications technology.
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
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
Eyes on the fries: how our vision creates a food trend
Psychologists Professor David Alais and Professor Tom Carlson have shown that the way we rate food is influenced by 'serial dependence' - our judgement cascades on from the food we've just seen. This could have implications for treating eating disorders or in food marketing.
03 October 2024
Your complete guide to daylight saving
Daylight saving returns this Sunday, bringing with it more than just the loss of an hour of sleep. Experts shed light on the various impacts it can have on our appetite, pets, mental health, and more.
26 September 2024
Sydney psychologist wins NSW Young Tall Poppy of the Year 2024
Three University of Sydney researchers received a NSW Young Tall Poppy award for their outstanding work in the fields of psychology, adolescent health, and quantum computing.
25 September 2024
A wildlife conservation hospital for south-western Sydney and surrounds
Expanded capacity will allow University of Sydney veterinarian staff to provide specialist care for Australian native species.
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