January
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29 January 2021
Lorikeets might get their wings back, thanks to University
Two hundred thousand dollars from WIRES will help fund various projects, from determining where wombats cross dangerous roads, to exploring the causes of disease in lorikeets and possums.
25 January 2021
How much is news worth to Google and Facebook?
Are Google and Facebook really prepared to pull services from their Australian users rather than hand over some money to publishers under the bargaining code? Associate Professor Tim Dwyer explains.
22 January 2021
What you need to know about hydrogen energy
Australia is well-placed to develop a booming hydrogen economy and export market. But experts say there are several challenges that must be met in order for a wide-scale uptake and national rollout to happen.
21 January 2021
Chemical researchers develop "green" ammonia
Ammonia has sustained humanity since the early 20th century, but its production leaves a huge carbon footprint. Now researchers have found a way to make it 100 per cent renewable.
21 January 2021
Migrant teachers offered path to Australian accreditation
Teachers with overseas qualifications and years of experience can now fast-track their accreditation into Australian schools with a bridging course developed by University of Sydney.
21 January 2021
Do antidepressants help back pain and osteoarthritis?
Back pain and knee osteoarthritis affect millions of people globally and are leading causes of disability. When first-line pain medications such as paracetamol and ibuprofen fail to improve symptoms, many people are prescribed antidepressants for their pain.
19 January 2021
What's the most effective way to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine?
Researchers compared different vaccines and vaccination strategies using game theory and network analysis, arriving at several scenarios which could be used to influence vaccine policy in Australia and globally.
19 January 2021
19th century start-ups
A photographic exhibition at the new Chau Chak Wing Museum draws on the University's historic photography collection to delve into the heyday of commercial studio photography.
19 January 2021
Bzzz, slap! How to treat insect bites
Top tips on how to treat insect bites (home remedies included) by University of Sydney expert Dr Cameron Webb.
19 January 2021
New method to assist fast-tracking of vaccines for pre-clinical tests
With COVID-19 dominating medical science and human concern, our chemists have developed a method to quickly and safely synthesise protein vaccines for respiratory diseases for pre-clinical tests.