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Just after midnight on Monday 27 June, above the vast wilderness of the Dhupuma Plateau in the Northern Territory, a sounding rocket designed to carry out experiments in space was launched by NASA. This was NASA’s first commercial launch…

Marine biologists have found that black sea urchins in the Mediterranean Sea are remarkably tolerant of warm, acidic water. As a colonising species, the urchins' adaptability could lead to an ecological disaster in our climate…

A new initiative to drive sovereign semiconductor capability will be established in NSW to support critical local industries including health, defence and telecommunications.The Semiconductor Sector Service Bureau (S3B) brings together…

In 2007, ‘locavore’ – a person who only eats food grown or produced within a 100-mile (161km) radius – was the Oxford Word of the Year. Now, 15 years later, University of Sydney researchers urge it to trend once more. They have found that…

Cells, the most basic units of life that form all living organisms, have long guarded their secrets, but now an international team from the University of Sydney, ETH Zurich and the University of Basel has uncovered some of their secrets…

Sentient Paper, the latest exhibition in the China Gallery of the Chau Chak Wing Museum, celebrates the dynamic spirit of this supple yet robust material and its place in Chinese history, thought and art.Shuxia Chen, the curator of the…

The largest ever analysis of Tasmanian devil genetics has found protected populations are as robust as wild ones, raising hopes for the endangered species' survival.Last year a number of threatened species recovery plans were removed by…

Heart attacks and strokes are the world’s leading cause of death. In Australia each year, approximately 55,000 people suffer a heart attack, with a similar number suffering from stroke. Many are caused by blood clots that block the flow…

In an Australian first, the Research Centre for Children and Families has produced a resource to increase the disability skills of child protection professionals. The resource will increase the chances of families staying together by…

The third year science student will share her story with prospective students at the Meet Sydney event in Coffs Harbour on 23 June. The session will provide information about the University of Sydney for local high school students in…