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Environment

Taking on environmental challenges that will shape our future

Our research into key global issues is making a difference in tackling environmental challenges, finding new approaches and solutions.

How the reef's past could protect its future

Research to better understand the history of the Great Barrier Reef is providing vital insight

Researchers are reimagining 500,000 years of evolution to conserve one of the world’s greatest natural wonders: the Great Barrier Reef.

The robot revolution that will help farmers all over the world

Research helps rethink agriculture to safeguard global food security

A new breed of robots is set to support farmers and transform farming, from weeding and spraying crops to taking care of cattle.

Partnering with Qantas to rise above the competition

How our multidisciplinary research teams are taking flying to the next level

Our partnership with airline Qantas looks beyond disciplinary boundaries, helping to solve challenges from fuel efficiency to jet lag.

The new weapons in humanity’s fight for food security

How Sydney scientists are protecting wheat crops from disease

Rust disease is a major threat to world crops. Our researchers are combining pathology, genetics and breeding techniques to tackle the problem.

Smarter transport solution could transform commute

How digital disruption is driving more efficient, cost-effective travel

Research into door-to-door solutions will reduce car use and our environmental footprint, and make getting to work cheaper and simpler.

A new technology is turning a liability into an asset

Tackling waste with a new recycling process that turns plastic into recyclable products

The scale of plastic waste has shocked the world, but options for recycling plastics have been limited. Now we can rise to the challenge.

Unique intervention alleviates seasonal hunger in Bangladesh

Fighting annual famine in Bangladesh using research and new thinking

Researchers have developed a successful, low-cost, replicable model for easing biannual periods of extreme poverty.