2022
Articles
04 April 2022
When floodwaters recede, where do they go?
University of Sydney researchers have discovered water-storing aquifers that perform a natural balancing act: they absorb water during floods and supply water during drought. Yet human intervention is limiting their function.
25 March 2022
Global warming speeds up currents in the ocean's abyss
University of Sydney scientists have used the geological record of the deep sea to discover that past global warming has sped up deep ocean circulation. This is one of the missing links for predicting how future climate change may affect heat and carbon capture by the oceans.
23 March 2022
What helps rescued wildlife stay alive?
Five factors, including human activity such as road accidents, affect the survival of injured or displaced wildlife, a comprehensive review finds.
18 March 2022
Marine scientist wins Westpac Research Fellowship
Dr Shawna Foo from The Faculty of Science has been awarded $540,000 to investigate and identify factors that increase marine ecosystem resilience to climate change.
16 March 2022
Staying alive, Arabian oryx style
The DNA of an an antelope that was hunted almost to extinction has been decoded, paving the way for further conservation efforts.
16 March 2022
Biodigester to convert waste into compost at University of Sydney
A cutting-edge biodigester has been installed at the University of Sydney, for odour-free processing of organic waste into compost for use on campus.
10 March 2022
Academy of Science honours Sydney researcher
Professor Steve Simpson from the Charles Perkins Centre and Faculty of Science has been awarded the prestigious MacFarlane Burnet Medal and Lecture by the Australian Academy of Science, the country's premier scientific association.
04 March 2022
Rain crisis hits internet, infrastructure, and your walls
Sydney experts comment on the impact of heavy rains on internet connections, infrastructure, and your residence.
28 February 2022
More resilient Aussie wheat needed as climate change heats up
University of Sydney researchers tested wheat in heat and carbon-intense conditions that replicate future climate change and found that many common varieties produce fewer grains - a wake up call for growers nationwide.
25 February 2022
A Colombian-Australian with a border collie walks into a vet
A new generation of Australian veterinarians will be trained in diversity and inclusivity, thanks to a world-first cultural competence guide for the profession developed by University of Sydney experts.