August
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20 August 2020
From stem cells to islets - hope for treatment of type 1 diabetes
An international team including the University of Sydney has reprogrammed human stem cells to generate insulin-producing HILOs (human islet-like organoids). When transplanted into mice, HILOs restore glucose control.
20 August 2020
Drilled Alaska: experts comment on Trump's oil and gas plan
The US Department of the Interior has approved oil and gas drilling in Alaska's pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. University of Sydney experts comment on the possible impact on the environment, Native Peoples and animal populations.
19 August 2020
4 ideas for the Pacific's most pressing humanitarian issues
This is what happened when 200 of the most inventive Australian students got together - virtually - for a weekend of humanitarian innovation hacking.
18 August 2020
Low humidity increases COVID risk; another reason to wear a mask
Professor Michael Ward says we could face increased risks of coronavirus community transmission when humidity is low or when the air is drier.
17 August 2020
University strengthens performance in ARWU rankings
The University has improved its position by six places within the world's top 100 universities in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities.
13 August 2020
BHP Foundation supports COVID-19 Mental Health Think Tank
COVID-19 Mental Health Response Independent Think Tank brings together a broad range of expertise to pursue evidence-based mental health policy.
12 August 2020
Live from the Lab
Musicians from the Conservatorium of Music have been working alongside scientists and engineers from the Sydney Nano Institute, composing new music inspired by their emotional response to the Grand Challenges; the flagship projects at Sydney Nano.
11 August 2020
The challenges that come with being a horse dentist
Don't like going to the dentist? Think how it would be if you were a horse. With a mouthful of large, hard-to-access teeth, horses are a challenge for the dental problem solvers at the Camden Equine Centre.
11 August 2020
Preserving the history of our precious sandstone buildings
The University of Sydney is one of a rare breed, having some of the finest, grandest sandstone buildings in Australia. But with great buildings comes great responsibility to maintain them.
11 August 2020
Why are young men more likely to believe COVID-19 myths than other groups?
We need to involve young people in the design of COVID-19 messages to get the delivery right, if we are to convince them to socialise less and follow prevention advice, writes University of Sydney researches.