2022

Articles

Sydney trailblazers appointed to the Academy of Science

World-renowned experts from biology, computer science, mathematics and physics have been elected as fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.

First comprehensive study reveals why Australians take medicinal cannabis

Of the 248,000 scripts approved for Australians since the inception of the national medicinal cannabis scheme in 2016, many related to conditions for which the drug has limited evidence of efficacy, a new University of Sydney study shows.

Telescope dons 'sunglasses' to find brightest ever pulsar

A pulsar star, 10 times brighter than any other discovered outside our Galaxy, has been found by a University of Sydney-led team.

How forensic psychology finds the truth in unreliable memories

Associate Professor Helen Paterson's interest in working with witnesses and victims of crime emerged out of being a witness herself while in Sydney on exchange from the University of British Columbia.

Giant stars undergo dramatic weight loss program

A new, slimmer type of red giant star has been identified by astronomers, who liken their discovery to 'finding Wally'. Only around 40 of these stars exist amid a sea of thousands in the Milky Way.

Your morning coffee could hasten species' extinction

Ahead of a global biodiversity convention, researchers find consumption in Europe, North America, and East Asia primarily drives species extinction risk in other countries.

Using food, transport and energy technologies to fight climate change

University of Sydney scientists discuss how emerging technologies in the food, transport and energy sectors have great potential to address the climate challenge.

Reimagining history

Chris Fox from the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning has unveiled his newly commissioned installation, Immerge which reimagines a piece of history through the use of recycled components of the former Rozelle Tram Depot water tank.

How our scientists are striving for a healthier tomorrow

This year, World Health Day focuses global attention on urgent actions needed to keep humans and the planet healthy and foster a movement to create societies focused on well-being. Find out how our researchers are contributing.

University of Sydney to be powered by 100% renewable electricity

From 1 July 2022 the University of Sydney will be powered by 100 percent renewable electricity.

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