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Ancient proteins offer new clues about origins of life on Earth

Feb 28, 2023

The findings, which detail how amino acids shaped the genetic code of ancient microorganisms, shed light on the mystery of how life began on Earth. "We're describing the events that...

Good schools compensate for genetic differences between children

Feb 28, 2023

“Going to schools that do well on national tests is therefore most important for children with higher genetic risk of developing learning difficulties”, Cheesman emphasises. Perhaps the good schools have...

Construction of the Schwarzman Centre gets underway

Feb 28, 2023

The largest building project ever undertaken by Oxford University got underway last week (February 23), and now that spades are in the ground the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the...

Russia’s New Offensive Sends Conscripts Into the Teeth of Ukraine’s Lines

Feb 27, 2023

“Russia’s big new offensive is underway,” said Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, in an interview last week with the Ukrainian edition of Forbes magazine. Gen. Mark...

University announces proposed energy hub with Spark Renewables

Feb 27, 2023

The proposal is strategically positioned to make use of an existing high voltage substation, located adjacent to the property, to deliver clean, renewable energy from the energy hub to the...

Celebrating the high-speed photography of late MIT professor Harold “Doc” Edgerton

Feb 27, 2023

Last month, Edgerton Hall (Room 34-101) was filled with students and alumni to celebrate the work and legacy of the beloved MIT professor. Over the course of the hour, Edgerton’s...

Let's get wasted and apply some deep thinking to rubbish

Feb 27, 2023

27 February 2023Artificial intelligence has made a giant leap into our rubbish bins thanks to new technology being deployed at the University of South Australia. “Many urban areas are struggling...

‘That’s my neighbour’: Mariupol residents’ shock at Putin’s parade line-up

Feb 26, 2023

As the Ukrainian children crowded round to hug the soldier, their former neighbours from Mariupol felt shock and disgust. Putin’s “state of the nation” speech on Tuesday had been hailed...

Historic agreement seals permanent protection of Gayini wetlands

Feb 25, 2023

The Gayini Wetlands (pictured) covers 88,000 hectares on the Lowbdigee Floodplain and is a significant wetlands in the Murray-Darling Basin. UNSW’s Centre for Ecosystem Science is part of a consortium...

Russia Celebrates Ukraine Anniversary With Threat to Invade Another Country

Feb 25, 2023

Ukrainian Presidential Press Service via ReutersUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday marked the first anniversary of a full-scale invasion of his country with a stirring message of mourning, defiance, and...