2019

Articles

Cane toads are 'reluctant warriors' when it comes to oozing toxin

Cane toads are exhausted by releasing their deadly toxin and will go to great lengths not to release it. They far prefer to run or freeze when a predator approaches.

Meet the man on a mission to bring science to Indigenous students

Access to educational resources has been a long-standing problem for remote Indigenous communities. Staff member and Kamilaroi man Corey Tutt is tackling the issue by bringing books to Indigenous students in rural schools.

3 inspiring Sydney women tell their mathematics stories

Three of our inspiring mathematicians share their journey, passion and how they think we can get more women in mathematics.

The science of cannabis and driving

As medical cannabis becomes more readily available, it is imperative that any risks relating to driving are clarified via thorough research.

New gravitational waves found, we just don't know where they come from (yet)

The international team hunting for gravitational waves last week made the announcement of its first discoveries from the 2019 run. Professor Tara Murphy and colleagues unpack what this means.

For giant pandas, bamboo is vegetarian 'meat'

New research using an approach called nutritional geometry sheds light on giant panda evolution, and their unusual transition from carnivorous ancestry to extreme specialised herbivory.

Air Force engages Sydney nanotech to revolutionise sensing capability

RAAF Plan Jericho seeks to modernise Australia's defence capacity. The Jericho Sensing Laboratory at Sydney Nano will form a critical part of the plan's scientific infrastructure.

Pain researchers find antidote to deadly box jellyfish sting

A team of pain researchers in the Charles Perkins Centre studied the most venomous creature on earth to learn how venom works and what causes pain.

Sydney neuroscientist honoured by the British Neuropsychological Society

The British Neuropsychological Society has presented Associate Professor Muireann Irish an award for her outstanding work in neuropsychology.

Come fly with me

Stephanie Mackillop is flying high after being awarded the Chris Russell Medal of Excellence for her Honours research into using soldier fly larvae to fuel high protein food for livestock and aquaculture industries.

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