Size of helium nucleus measured more precisely than ever before
In experiments at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI, an international research collaboration with ETH Zurich involvement has measured the radius of the atomic nucleus of helium...
When it comes to food allergies, trust your gut
There’s a close link between gut health and food allergies, UNSW food and health expert says.
Research shows plantain can significantly reduce nitrogen leaching on farms
Innovative research from the School of Agriculture and Environment has shown that feeding cows the leafy herb plantain can reduce nitrogen leaching from dairy farms by 20 to 60 per cent.
Study estimates 200-plus white sharks breed each year
A study on the vulnerable white shark has shown that approximately 206 to 252 sharks breed on Australia’s east coast each year.
Ancient tiny teeth reveal first mammals lived more like reptiles
Pioneering analysis of 200 million-year-old teeth belonging to the earliest mammals suggests they functioned like their cold-blooded counterparts - reptiles...
$7M commitment to support and upskill students
The most significant barrier to education many students face, particularly those from the regional and rural areas, is the cost of moving to study at university.
Rice among nation’s top 20 universities in US News rankings
Rice is named one of the nation’s top 20 universities in the 2022 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” guidebook.
Using digital media to relax is related to lower-quality parenting
Caregivers who consume digital media for relaxation are more likely to engage in negative parenting practices, according to a new multinational study.
A wildlife conservation hospital for south-western Sydney and surrounds
Expanded capacity will allow University of Sydney veterinarian staff to provide specialist care for Australian native species.
Help shape research to improve children’s surgery experience
Calling all young patients! Have your say in groundbreaking research on anaesthesia and perioperative care – medical support given before, during and after surgery to ensure the best outcome.