September
Articles
06 September 2024
How the bugs in your gut affect your immune system
As we learn more about the links between our gut microbiomes and autoimmune disease, it's hoped new insights will also offer new ways to treat these disorders, writes Dr Jian Tan, from the Charles Perkins Centre.
06 September 2024
When the media reports on celebrity cancer, are we really getting the whole story?
Celebrity stories about cancer have the potential to influence the public health narrative on cancer screening and treatment, writes Dr Brooke Nickel, A/Prof Claire Hooker and Professor Katy Bell from the University of Sydney.
05 September 2024
Lights, camera, action: Insights by Yvette King on kickstarting a career
Yvette King realised her childhood dream of becoming a broadcast journalist, achieving global success as an E! Asia host and acclaimed columnist. She shares her insights on finding a way in competitive industries with the Sydney Alumni Community.
05 September 2024
Eureka Prizes 2024: Sydney celebrates four wins at science awards
The University of Sydney has excelled at the 2024 Eurekas, known affectionately as Australia's 'Science Oscars'.
03 September 2024
Narcolepsy is treated like a joke in pop culture, affecting those who have it
Narcolepsy is often misrepresented in media. While films such as Deuce Bigalow and The Boys trivialise the condition, accurate representation is crucial for awareness and diagnosis, writes Aaron Schokman from the Faculty of Medicine and Health in The Conversation.
03 September 2024
Sydney's new metro is great - can we now fix the city's busted bus stops?
In outer suburban areas of Sydney, more than two-thirds of bus stops have no shelter. Professor Kurt Iveson says that while bus stops don't grab the headlines, Sydneysiders rely on their amenity. And other cities show change can be made.
03 September 2024
Depressed adolescents twice as likely to vape
A University of Sydney led study has revealed a dual mental health and vaping crisis among young Australians, with high-school students struggling with mental health, stress and wellbeing more likely to have tried e-cigarettes.
02 September 2024
AI was born at a US summer camp 68 years ago. Here's why that event still matters today
The Dartmouth participants didn't spend much time discussing the ethical implications of AI. Today we know better and must do better, writes Associate Professor Sandra Peter for The Conversation.
02 September 2024
Zeus comes in many forms on screen - just as he did in the original myths
Craig Barker, Head of Public Engagement at the Chau Chak Wing Museum, reviews the many portrayals of the mythical god Zeus in film and television, including the new Netflix series KAOS.
02 September 2024
What’s driving five-year movement itch in regional Australia?
Enhancing liveability factors, including housing, health, education and infrastructure, is key to growing regional centres and retaining their population, according to new research led by the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning. The research investigated population change across Australia along with push and pull factors within three local government hotspots representing different opportunities for lifestyle and employability - Port Macquarie Hastings, Ballarat and Broken Hill.