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Health and Medicine, Research, Science and Technology
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing: The healing power of seaweed
Researchers are using a unique Australian seaweed that mimics the biological functions of human skin to develop sustainable, regenerative wound-healing solutions for complex skin injuries and burns.
Environment and Energy, Science and Technology
Mapping a SAEF future in science
A love of nature has pushed Cassie Newman to embrace even the most unexpected opportunities, taking her from the beachside outer suburbs of Auckland to the sub-Antarctic islands, the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and, hopefully one day, Antarctica.
Environment and Energy, Science and Technology
The conservation crisis facing South Australia’s koalas
Much of the narrative around Australia’s koala population has focused on the dwindling population of the iconic native animal.
Science and Technology
Snakes of the Illawarra
With the weather warming up and more people enjoying the local surrounds, you’re likely to see more wildlife, including snakes, as everyone makes the most of the Illawarra’s natural beauty this summer.
Environment and Energy, Science and Technology
The hidden history of extreme floods in Sydney
Floods are among Australia’s most devastating natural disasters, and recent years have shown just how vulnerable our communities can be.
Science and Technology
Building a new generation of bioengineers
From 3D bioprinting to cancer diagnostics, UOW’s new cohort of medical innovators are turning research into impact