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Articles published in 2016
No Vax, No Visit?
When a mother is vaccinated during pregnancy, the protective antibodies travel across the placenta to the baby, writes Professor Peter McIntyre.
Sydney experts address climate change in China
University of Sydney academics were among a group of Australian sustainability experts who recently met in Guangzhou, China, to discuss how cities can harness the power of energy, water and infrastructure for significant climate action.
The six best Scorsese scenes
Dr Bruce Isaacs from the Film Studies program on the best scenes from Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese.
Neuroplasticity the science behind rewiring the brain
An expert panel will explore the science behind neuroplasticity and dispel common myths at a public forum at the University of Sydney on Wednesday 1 June.
The chewing gum test that could prevent blindness and save lives
Researchers from the University of Sydney’s Save Sight Institute have reported a simple ‘chewing gum’ test that could be the key to identifying and treating Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), a disease that causes blindness, strokes and death.
Multimillion-dollar funding for commercial waste-to-biofuel plants
It's been a busy few days for start-up Licella, whose technology developed in partnership with the University of Sydney has been the subject of new contracts with companies in Canada and the UK, which could transform the huge pulp and paper industry and end-of-life, difficult-to-recycle plastics - turning waste into an asset.
Workplace policies must reflect 21st century realities
Work and care policy needs to reflect research evidence, writes Dr Elizabeth Hill, co-convenor of the Australian Work and Family Policy Roundtable.
Indigenous student realises dreams helping animals in outback
For as long as she can remember, University of Sydney student Simone Armstrong remembers having a deep fascination with animals.
Australian airlines among the world's most efficient
New research from the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies at the University of Sydney has revealed that Australia's major airlines, including Qantas and Virgin, are among the most efficient and resilient worldwide.
Vote As You Go fosters a greater community voice
In the lead up to any government election, politicians spend weeks on the campaign trail seeking the opinion and support of the Australian public. What if the views of voters on the street could be captured in real-time by the push of a button or swipe of a hand?
Is too much medical testing and treatment making us sick?
Researchers to tackle some of the biggest issues facing modern healthcare - overdiagnosis and overtreatment.
Crowdfunding campaign supports students competing in Indigenous Unigames
The University of Sydney's latest crowdfunding campaign will raise funds to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students compete in the National Indigenous Tertiary Education Student Games.
Experts urge reform of work, care and family policies
Our researchers contribute to calls for urgent policy change to reflect demographic and workplace shifts and represent growing numbers of workers who have care responsibilities.
University and Colleges meet with Elizabeth Broderick
The Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and all six Heads and Chairs of the Residential Colleges met with Elizabeth Broderick
Saying sorry isn't enough for Indigenous children
All children should be supported to be safe in their families and communities, write Judy Cashmore and Teresa Libesman.
The heart medicine that may have given us Van Gogh’s Starry Night
Professor Andrew McLachlan questions whether Van Gogh suffered from digitalis toxicity.
Optics breakthrough to revamp night vision
A breakthrough by Australian researchers could make infra-red technology easy to use and cheap, potentially saving millions of dollars in defence and other areas using sensing devices.
Never too young to benefit from CPC Westmead’s research
The Charles Perkins Centre at Westmead places researchers who are tackling the most critical health problems facing Western Sydney close to the populations affected.
11 things you always wanted to know about nanoscience
Physicists from the new Australian Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology answered hundreds of questions about nanoscience.
Are walking challenges doing you good?
Walking challenges are not getting inactive people to become active writes Dr Lina Engelen.