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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.
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.