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14 January 2021
Sea lion diagnosed with tuberculosis triggers public health concerns
Australian sea lions are an endangered species. New research suggests endemic tuberculosis might be another health threat facing the pinnipeds. Dr Rachael Gray is working to help save our sea lions.
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11 January 2021
World-first echidna, improved platypus genomes mapped
An international team of scientists, including from the University of Sydney, have sequenced monotreme genomes, leading to evolutionary and future medical discoveries.
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18 December 2020
Careers in maths
Due to the growing importance of technology, big data and economic efficiency in all kinds of businesses, mathematics, statistics and data science graduates continue to be in high demand.
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18 December 2020
Physics careers: what can you do with a physics degree?
Unravel the mysteries of our world. Build strong problem-solving skills desired in a range of industries and roles. Work at the forefront of science and technology.
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17 December 2020
Truth can be obscured by bodycam footage: research
A study on how viewing footage may affect a police officer's statement about an event shows that footage does not always replicate what an officer experienced.
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17 December 2020
Secret of Australia's volcanoes revealed
Geoscientists at the University of Sydney can now provide a clear reason why Australia's east coast has been peppered with volcanoes from North Queensland to Tasmania.
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16 December 2020
Why unis must prepare students to secure our food and the planet
Universities have an obligation to make the learning of agriculture as varied, dynamic, interesting and modern as the industry is itself. Our academic leaders put out a call for a new visionary curriculum.
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16 December 2020
What's up Skip? Kangaroos really can 'talk' to us
New research shows that non-domesticated animals such as the iconic Australian marsupial can seek to engage with humans to help them solve problems.
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14 December 2020
What’s the difference between the animal health, biology and conservation degrees?
There are a number of ways to study animal health, biology and conservation, so we step through what each of our animal-related science degrees offers you, to help make choosing easier.
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10 December 2020
Space weather discovery puts 'habitable planets' at risk
Using radio signals as an indicator of stellar activity will allow astronomers to determine 'space weather' in nearby solar systems. The news is not great for life (as we know it) from our nearest neighbour.
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