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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.
14 September 2023
Five Sydney researchers announced as 2023 Young Tall Poppy award winners
Five early career researchers from the University of Sydney have been honoured as recipients of the 2023 NSW Young Tall Poppy Awards, recognising their contributions to the future of STEM.
13 September 2023
Faculty of Science statement on the Voice to Parliament
The Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney strongly supports a “Yes” vote in the upcoming referendum on October 14 for the establishment of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice enshrined in the Constitution.
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
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.
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.
28 August 2023
Early career researchers awarded $5.1m funding
The University of Sydney has received funding for 12 research projects through the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) scheme.
24 August 2023
Sydney researchers claim all 2023 Eureka Prizes in leadership
Researchers at the University of Sydney have secured four awards at the 2023 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, the prestigious annual science awards.
17 August 2023
Nano-thin 'liquid-like' coatings pave the way for a self-cleaning world
University of Sydney researchers have observed oil molecules retaining their 'liquid-like' properties when they are chemically attached as an extremely thin layer to solid surfaces, opening new possibilities for designing sustainable materials with non-stick characteristics.
