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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.
24 September 2024
Earth is getting a tiny mini-moon. It won't be the last (and isn't the first)
Astrophysicist Dr Laura Driessen from the School of Physics talks us through where mini-moons come from and lets us know if we will discover more little friends for the Moon anytime soon.
11 September 2024
Where did all these dragonflies come from?
Dr Caitlyn Forster from the School of Life and Environmental Sciences explains why dragonflies are maturing earlier than usual this year.
10 September 2024
Crown-of-thorns starfish thrive in degraded coral habitats
Research by Professor Maria Byrne has uncovered a 'negative feedback' loop where crown-of-thorns starfish thrive in coral rubble and are ready to pounce on new coral as it recovers.
09 September 2024
Partnerships for disease prevention in Vietnam announced
The Sydney Vietnam Institute event highlighted the vital work undertaken by University of Sydney researchers in public health and training 'animal disease detectives' in South-East Asia.
05 September 2024
2024 Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize recipients announced
Primary and high school students from across Australia have been celebrated for their creative science films in the 2024 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize.
05 September 2024
Eureka Prizes 2024: Sydney celebrates four wins at science awards
The University of Sydney has excelled at the 2024 Eurekas, known affectionately as Australia's 'Science Oscars'.