2019
Articles
27 February 2019
Gelion batteries to help power the renewables revolution
As we switch from fossil fuels to renewables, storage systems will become vital, says Professor Thomas Maschmeyer. Gelion's battery storage platform can help provide capacity for a post-carbon economy.
22 February 2019
World's biggest bee found
Last seen in 1981 and thought lost to science, a team of scientists and conservationists, including Honorary Professor Simon Robson, has found Megachile pluto, the world's largest bee, in the forests of Indonesia.
21 February 2019
Are human brains unique?
Research by Dr Ben Fulcher finds that 'lower animal' brains have the same specialised structures as humans.
21 February 2019
Elliot Scanes wins Science and Innovation Award for Young People
The Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry recognise innovative scientific projects that will contribute to the success and sustainability of Australia’s agricultural industries.
19 February 2019
What does origami have to do with physics?
Robert Lang is a pioneer of the newest kind of origami - using maths and engineering principles to fold mind-blowingly intricate designs that are beautiful and, sometimes, very useful.
19 February 2019
$7 million funding for rare cancer and diseases clinical trials
Researchers from the University of Sydney have been awarded funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to improve treatments and discover cures for rare cancers and rare diseases.
18 February 2019
People living with dementia lose their ability to daydream
Associate Professor Muireann Irish finds people living with frontotemporal dementia - an early onset form of dementia - lose their capacity for daydreaming and have no inner monologue.
12 February 2019
Insect population faces 'catastrophic' collapse: Sydney research
Dr Francisco Sanchez-Bayo has published a review of 73 studies into the decline of insect populations. The authors found the main drivers for species loss are intensive agriculture, pollution and climate change.
08 February 2019
Inspiring accomplishments by our women in STEMM
Meet three University of Sydney women who are breaking down the stereotypes and inspiring the next generation to pursue a career in STEMM.
07 February 2019
Get to know the elements
It’s been 150 years since Russian scientist Dmitry Mendeleev developed the periodic system, and there's a lot to celebrate. Dr Alice Motion shares a little something about each of the 118 elements.