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Hydropower development in Myanmar

29 August 2022 -
Photo credit: Addie Storyteller via Pexels. Rivers influence biophysical processes that underpin natural capitals and essential ecosystem services. ... Her current project explores the impacts of natural resource extraction on the ethnic armed conflicts,
www.sydney.edu.au/sydney-southeast-asia-centre/news/2021/02/15/hydropower-development-in-myanmar.html
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$10.5m facility to boost bio-engineering research

11 December 2019 -
The printing process duplicates the way naturally durable materials grow, resulting in bioceramic implants with the overall shape, internal architecture, biology and mechanics like natural products, such as bone,” Dr Mirkhalaf ... said. “As a result,
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2019/12/11/10mill-facility-to-boost-bio-engineering-research.html
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Review raises questions about paracetamol as common pain reliever

14 March 2023 -
From research we know the biggest contributor to the improvement in low back pain is probably natural history; in other words, back pain often gets better by itself. ... Bear in mind there are different types of paracetamol products (long-acting, which
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2021/04/06/review-raises-questions-about-paracetamol-as-common-pain-reliever.html
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COVID-19 risk on public transport: What we can learn from overseas

Transport authorities have engaged expert taskforces and begun the process of sourcing products like hand sanitisers. ... Cleaning of air-conditioning filters has been enhanced. To increase natural ventilation and reduce the risk of infection, some
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/03/20/covid-19-risk-on-public-transport-what-we-can-learn-from-overseas.html
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SciGEM laboratories and facilities - Faculty of Engineering

It is applicable to bulk solids handling and conveying, natural hazards, geomaterials, pharmaceutical powders, mining and related industries. ... As well as being available for our research work, PGL is also available for consulting and teaching
www.sydney.edu.au/engineering/our-research/laboratories-and-facilities/scigem.html
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What can Vogue teach us about technology?

22 October 2018 -
They developed between 60 and 80 prototypes before landing on the final product that went on to sell one million shoes in the next two years. ... When they sell, they get immediate feedback, which they use to shape future products.
www.sydney.edu.au/business/news-and-events/news/2018/07/02/what-can-vogue-teach-us-about-technology.html
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Brushing up on tooth conservation is key to good dental practice

16 September 2019 -
Despite the many advances in dental materials research, inevitably all restorations (fillings) will need to be replaced, which contributes to the ongoing loss of patient's natural tooth structure. ... Despite new materials entering the market at an
www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/news-and-events/2019/07/29/What-is-tooth-conservation-and-why-should-we-care.html
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Disease-specific research - Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute

Carter's group is particularly interested in the use of non-toxic natural products to augment traditional antifungal therapies.
www.sydney.edu.au/infectious-diseases-institute/our-research/disease-specific-research.html
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Shoot for the stellar molecules

19 June 2024 -
Starting out in a commercial role as Assistant Product Manager, she supported the engineering and commercial growth of BOC’s liquified natural gas business for just over a year before moving
www.sydney.edu.au/engineering/news-and-events/news/2018/07/31/shoot-for-the-stellar-molecules.html
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Wood is back as architecture goes beyond cement and steel for building

We want to bring our cities more into a natural cycle with the environment.”. ... The factory uses only farmed softwood from nearby forests and it glues the relatively short and thin pieces of timber into a cross-layered and super-strong product.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2019/11/20/wood-is-back-as-architecture-goes-beyond-cement-and-steel-for-building.html