University Of New South Wales

Complex endovascular procedures may become easier thanks to a new hydraulic system that can accurately control a small robotic probe.  Biomedical engineers have developed a new soft robotic system that works…

If seabirds can catch avian flu by stealing food from infectious birds, it gives scientists a clue where to monitor for outbreaks among these vulnerable birds. The deadly H5N1 avian influenza virus, which has…

The destruction of nature is a global crisis. Establishing protected areas of forest is a common policy governments use to tackle the problem. Indeed most countries, including Australia, have signed a global agreement to protect 30% of…

In a sample of people who regularly use ecstasy and other illicit stimulants, 54% reported using pharmaceutical stimulants without a prescription in the previous six months.  Each year, the National Drug and Alcohol…

Quolls, bettongs and bilbies have returned to the wilds of Sturt National Park in NSW after an absence of 100 years, as part of a conservation project to translocate them ‘beyond the fence’ of a protected, feral-free…

A team of scientists from UNSW were recently awarded a grant to verify the measurements of atmospheric methane from the newly launched high-resolution methane-sensing satellite, MethaneSAT, opens in a new window.…

Four Australians have been recognised, including a researcher who’s created an equine therapy program for Aboriginal youth and an academic who’s reshaped the treatment of psychiatric disorders globally. The winners of the 2024…

As toll prices continue to rise quarter on quarter, traffic congestion only seems to be getting worse. We often hear that Sydney is the most tolled city in the world, yet Australia’s most populous city still…

Scientists have harnessed new developments in machine learning to look at Australian eucalypt species, unveiling their transformation over millions of years. Advancements in artificial intelligence have helped scientists explore…

Loneliness affects everyone at different times. Although it is well documented men are less likely than women to talk about feelings and to seek help, our research found men’s work arrangements can be a significant contributor. We found…