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Nacho pops science[10 March 2014]
Particle physics, astronomy, bioethics - Nate 'Nacho Pop' Mendelsohn's interests are as varied as his mastery of dance styles, from hip hop to boogaloo, from puppet style to Harlem shaking. More
How the world missed out on a Saharan Atlantic ocean [5 March 2014]
When dinosaurs still roamed the Earth, land could have torn apart to create a Saharan ocean in the middle of Africa, University of Sydney research explains. More
Master and servant relationships among nations[4 March 2014]
More people are working from outside Australia to provide Australians with consumer goods, than are working within Australia. More
America and Australia in partnership to save the Tassie devil[26 February 2014]
An American zoo is partnering with an Australian university to save the Tasmanian devil in the wild. More
Lotus leaves and gecko hairs - how nature makes materials [19 February 2014]
From lotus leaves to geckos' feet, the intricate structures of natural materials still hold many secrets that intrigue humans, and can benefit them. More
Scientists reveal the cause of one of the most devastating pandemics in history[28 January 2014]
Modern science has solved a historical cold case by revealing that two of the world's most devastating plagues, the Black Death and Plague of Justinian - each responsible for killing as many as half the people then in Europe - were caused by distinct versions of the same pathogen, Yersinia pestis. More
Loner lizards don't light up - the social side of lizards[22 January 2014]
One of the first studies conducted on young reptiles reared without contact with their siblings is challenging the assumption that only mammals and birds are shaped by social interactions. More
Scientific excellence recognised with awards [21 January 2014]
The early-career achievements of three University of Sydney academics, conducting research in veterinary science, geoscience and chemistry, have been recognised with prestigious awards from the Australian Academy of Science. More
A first in silicon photonics research[16 January 2014]
An international research team, led by researchers from the University of Sydney, has observed an on-chip soliton compression in a silicon photonic crystal for the first time. More
220 marine scientists raise alarm about NSW recreational fishing[14 January 2014]
More than 220 marine scientists from across Australia and internationally, including from the University of Sydney, have raised concerns for NSW's marine life if the state government moves to permanently allow recreational fishing in no-take sanctuary zones. More
Scapegoating steroids is harmful[13 January 2014]
Scapegoating steroid use for violent behaviour distracts us from the debate on alcohol abuse and makes it more difficult for steroid users to come forward, says Scott Griffiths from the University of Sydney's School of Psychology. More
Dancing with the stars - astronomy meets choreography at the Sydney Festival [8 January 2014]
"I might have thought about cosmic choreography, but I never thought I'd be involved in the creation of a dance work," said Dr Helen Johnston, an astronomer from the University of Sydney, commenting on her role in the development of a Sydney Festival production. More