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Biomimicry and polymer surfaces recreate nature for industry use

21 November 2019 -
Researchers work with quiet intent at machines unknown to most - spectrometers, atomic force microscopes, sonicators – that allow them to look at natural materials which have evolved over thousands of years so ... Neto is now working with a
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2019/11/20/biomimicry-and-polymer-surfaces-recreate-nature-for-industry-use.html
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Homegrown: Opera Carnivalé

1 August 2019 -
said. “Both Rachel and I believe in the power of the arts to change outcomes for young people and we are passionate about our product and the process itself.”.
www.sydney.edu.au/music/news-and-events/2019/04/11/homegrown--opera-carnivale.html
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Groundbreaking study tests dietary supplements for diabetes prevention

18 October 2016 -
Researchers call for Sydney-based participants in unique trial. A world-first study led by the University of Sydney will investigate whether two commonly used over-the-counter natural medicines can ... Until now, most of the evidence surrounding
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2016/10/12/groundbreaking-study-tests-dietary-supplements-for-diabetes-prev.html
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New material created to clean up fossil fuel industry

7 July 2021 -
A significant amount of carbon is emitted during the refinement of crude oil to produce products like petroleum, gasoline and diesel.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/02/10/new-material-created-to-clean-up-fossil-fuel-industry.html
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How plate tectonics have maintained Earth’s 'Goldilocks' climate

26 May 2022 -
For hundreds of millions of years, Earth’s climate has warmed and cooled with natural fluctuations in the level of carbon dioxide (CO) in the atmosphere. ... Rivers carry the dissolved minerals into the sea. Marine organisms then use the dissolved
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2022/05/26/how-plate-tectonics-have-maintained-earth-s--goldilocks--climate.html
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Understanding the shift towards a successful circular economy

12 November 2024 -
Every new product should follow circular economy principles, reducing waste by establishing circularity at the creation stage. ... This presents a large opportunity to utilise many unrecyclable, stockpiled waste, aggregates, and industrial by-products.
www.sydney.edu.au/engineering/news-and-events/news/2020/12/22/understanding-the-shift-towards-a-successful-circular-economy.html
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Study suggests ADHD diagnosis in childhood hasn t improved quality of life for teens

14 October 2022 -
An Australian study examining the quality of life in relation to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses suggests a diagnosis in childhood is currently not associated with improved quality of life for Australian teens.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2022/10/14/study-suggests-adhd-diagnosis-in-childhood-hasn-t-improved-quali.html
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Algebra and structures - Faculty of Science

Key researchers:Complex systems are abound in the natural sciences, engineering and social sciences. ... language evolution, natural language processing, information spreading in social media, coupled oscillators and climate dynamics.
www.sydney.edu.au/science/our-research/research-areas/mathematics-and-statistics/algebra-and-structures.html
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Quality food

The Quality Food Theme brings together expertise from the natural sciences, engineering, health sciences, social sciences, economics and business disciplines to holistically understand the processes involved in food production and consumption,
www.sydney.edu.au/agriculture/our-research/quality-food.html
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Black Summer bushfire season cost farmers up to $5 billion

13 December 2021 -
billion. This massive hit to farmers and the food sector represents between 6 and 8 percent of agricultural gross domestic product (GDP). ... to bushfires and other natural disasters, which are becoming increasingly frequent, widespread and severe due
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2021/12/13/black-summer-2019-20-bushfires-cost-farmers-5-billion-australia.html