April
Articles
08 April 2021
Discovery could help lengthen lifespan of electronic devices
University of Sydney researchers have made a significant discovery in the field of materials science, for the first time providing a full picture of how fatigue in ferroelectric materials occurs.
08 April 2021
Port Arthur and the battle for tougher gun laws
In 1996, while Australians grappled with the horror that unfolded at a popular tourist spot; Rebecca Peters was at the epicentre of pushing for tougher gun laws. With the 25th anniversary of the shooting looming, she explains how it all came together.
08 April 2021
Rethinking pest management to protect native species
Australian native species might seem overrun by feral invaders, but Professor Peter Banks has an ingenious idea that could bring the odds back in their favour.
08 April 2021
New modelling provides greater scrutiny for supply chains
Unethical or destructive practices can be hidden within supply chains bringing us items we want and need. Dr Arne Geschke uses data to drill into the complex global production web.
06 April 2021
How medical terminology sways patients' surgery decisions
Doctors' descriptions of medical conditions can encourage patients to opt for surgery when other treatment options are available, our researchers write.
06 April 2021
Review raises questions about paracetamol as a common pain reliever
The largest review of paracetamol for pain relief, led by University of Sydney, found only four conditions where it was shown to relieve pain and confirmed paracetamol was ineffective for low back pain despite its common use.
01 April 2021
The WHO report into the origins of COVID-19 is out, here's what happens next
The WHO report recommends what research is needed for a more complete picture of the origins of the coronavirus, writes Professor Dominic Dwyer, who was part of the WHO delegation to Wuhan, China.
01 April 2021
New guidelines to improve quality of life for kids following cancer
More and more children are surviving leukaemia and brain cancer, but many are left with longer-term communication problems. Dr Kimberley Docking has dedicated her career to making sure no one overlooks what comes next for these kids.