August 2015

Articles

10 August 2015

Starchy carbs, not a Paleo diet, advanced the human race

Starchy carbohydrates were a major factor in the evolution of the human brain, according to a new study co-authored by researchers from the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre and Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.

07 August 2015

Partnering with Japan’s largest bank

The University of Sydney has partnered with Japan's largest bank, the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (BTMU) to provide students international internship opportunities.

06 August 2015

Mindfulness therapy alleviates PTSD, but only in the short term

Mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy produces a sharp decline in the severity of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, writes Ian Hickie and Jane Burns.

06 August 2015

University of Sydney celebrates Sydney Science Festival

From Einstein's theory of gravity to Aboriginal astronomical knowledge, University of Sydney researchers are proving there's no single formula for exploring a love of science this National Science Week. 

04 August 2015

Eggs given all clear for type 2 diabetes

University of Sydney research reveals eggs are not detrimental and could be beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes.