University Of Sydney
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Scientists develop 1st map of the ‘galactic underworld,’ the graveyard of the Milky WayUsing complex models of the life cycle of billion-year-old stars, researchers have developed the first map of a graveyard of ancient dead stars.ScienceOct 11, 2022
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65,000-year-old ‘Swiss Army knife’ reveals key to early human survivalSouthern African peoples chose to make ancient multi-tools in the same shape, using a common template — indicating that early humans were sharing knowledge over 65,000 years ago.ScienceJun 9, 2022
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Nova Scotia woman caring for koalas amid Australian bushfiresAmber Lilly, who’s originally from Truro, N.S., is working for Port Stephens Koalas, a rehabilitation centre in New South Wales, Australia.EnvironmentJan 9, 2020
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‘Unprecedented’ Australian bushfire season may have impacted half a billion animals: researcherThe figure was extrapolated from previous research that looked at species density, said Chris Dickman at the University of Sydney.WorldJan 5, 2020
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Ancient Egyptian mummy discovered in sarcophagus believed to be empty for decadesCurators of a museum in Sydney, Australia, recently unlocked a long-hidden mystery.TrendingMar 27, 2018
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Sitting is not the new smoking when it comes to diabetes: studySitting is not "the new smoking," according to an Australian study that found no link between total sitting time and an increased risk of diabetes.HealthMar 1, 2017
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Data storage breakthrough aims to increase hard drive capacity by 100 timesDigital photos are vulnerable and can be lost when computer hard drives fail. But an Australian university student has discovered a state-of-the-art way to keep our memories and files secure.ScienceAug 29, 2016
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Bedbug battle: study suggests insects developed thicker skin to beat insecticidesSorry homeowners and travellers, the thicker the skin the more likely the bedbugs are going to survive.HealthApr 15, 2016
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Seeing red? Here’s how much anger increases your risk of heart attackAngry outbursts are pretty unsettling – new research is now warning that these incidents could increase your risk of heart attack.HealthFeb 25, 2015
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