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Koalas may be more vulnerable to heat than we thought. Researchers, including Joy Tripovich from the UNSW School of Bee...
29/05/2026

Koalas may be more vulnerable to heat than we thought.

Researchers, including Joy Tripovich from the UNSW School of Bees published in Biology Letters, analysed more than 11,800 koala rescue records and found out that the higher the temperature, the greater the odds of admission into care or death.

Temperatures over 30 degrees increased the odds of admission or death up to 3.5 times compared to temperatures of 25 degrees.

Inland north-west populations were identified as the most at risk.

The study also suggests heat stress may worsen disease impacts in koalas, particularly chlamydiosis, while habitat loss reduces access to cooler refuge areas like dense forests and shady trees.

Read more via this link: https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2026.0117

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Cancer Reimagined: The Future of Precision Care. Last night brought together rem...
29/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Cancer Reimagined: The Future of Precision Care.

Last night brought together remarkable leaders across medicine, research, AI and innovation to explore a shared question: how do we turn scientific breakthroughs into better outcomes for everyone?

A special thank you to our panellists Professor Tracey O’Brien AM, Professor Fatemeh Vafaee, Samantha Oakes and Paul Conyngham, and to moderator Julie McCrossin AM for guiding such an insightful conversation.

Deep beneath the ocean surface, where sunlight never reaches, life has found unexpected ways to survive. A team led by U...
28/05/2026

Deep beneath the ocean surface, where sunlight never reaches, life has found unexpected ways to survive.

A team led by UNSW researcher Gerriteno has uncovered how deep-sea sponges survive more than 800 metres below the ocean surface, in environments with no sunlight and very limited nutrients.

Published in , the study found these sponges rely on sophisticated microbial partnerships to recycle waste products, extract nutrients from hard-to-digest organic matter and generate energy through chemosynthesis — producing energy without sunlight.

The research highlights how little is still known about vulnerable deep-sea ecosystems facing increasing pressure from human activity.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4u3NII6

How do we prepare the next generation of pilots for a rapidly evolving aviation industry? Join UNSW School of Aviation a...
28/05/2026

How do we prepare the next generation of pilots for a rapidly evolving aviation industry?

Join UNSW School of Aviation and the The Honourable Company of Air Pilots - Australian Region for a thought-provoking industry panel discussion exploring the future of pilot training, emerging technologies, safety, human factors, and the skills tomorrow’s pilots will need to succeed.

Hear from leading aviation experts as they challenge traditional approaches and discuss whether there’s a better way to train pilots for the future.

📍 UNSW Sydney
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Whether you’re a student pilot, aviation professional, educator, or industry enthusiast, this is an opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of the conversation shaping aviation’s future.

Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/is-there-a-better-way-to-train-pilots-for-the-future-tickets-1989435759912?aff=oddtdtcreator

27/05/2026

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Humans may be unintentionally reshaping predator dynamics across Europe. New research published in Nature Ecology & Evo...
26/05/2026

Humans may be unintentionally reshaping predator dynamics across Europe.

New research published in Nature Ecology & Evolution suggests golden jackals are using human settlements as a “shield” from wolves, allowing them to expand into new regions across the continent.

The study, including research by UNSW researcher David Warton, found that while wolves remain the strongest constraint on jackal populations, proximity to humans appears to reduce this suppressive effect.

The researchers suggest that alongside climate change and land-use change, this “human shield” effect could allow jackals to occupy up to 75% of Europe.

Read more: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41559-026-03060-y

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21/05/2026

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Congratulations to UNSW Professor Timothy Schmidt, Head of the School of Chemistry, newly elected Fellow of the Australi...
21/05/2026

Congratulations to UNSW Professor Timothy Schmidt, Head of the School of Chemistry, newly elected Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science

From President of the Australian Academy of Science, Chennupati Jagadish AC:

“Celebrating our new Fellows is a reminder of the vital role science plays in addressing the challenges we face as a society.”

Congratulations to Professor Schmidt, and to the other new fellows from UNSW and beyond.

Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a nanoscale device that converts low-energy infrared light into visible light ...
20/05/2026

Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a nanoscale device that converts low-energy infrared light into visible light with record efficiencies for its class.

It’s breakthrough that could help open the door to more energy-efficient technologies in the future, enabling things like solar cells to harvest more energy from light.

Read more: https://esdnews.com.au/infrared-light-breakthrough-could-improve-solar-panels/

18/05/2026

Why do we crave sugar?

A closer look at the science behind our obsession with sweet treats 😋😋

15/05/2026

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PhD students aren't just learning, they're also conducting original research. In labs like Clare’s, PhDs are full‑time researchers who dive deep into their projects, making the discoveries that keep research moving forward.

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