Roaming reactions: Uncovering a hidden chemical dance
A team of Australian and US scientists have revealed unprecedented detail about the movement of molecules in chemical reactions and…
Adolescent binge drinking linked to parental supply of alcohol
New research has challenged a widely held belief by parents that supplying small amounts of alcohol to their children will…
Smooth vibrations: How ultrasound can brew the perfect coffee
While coffee as a beverage dates back at least to the 15th century, new ways of brewing this popular drink…
Nanomedicine reflections: A look at the social and ethical aspects of cancer treatment
An interdisciplinary team has examined public perceptions about nanomedicine and nanotechnology relating to cancer treatment and are now urging for…
Bacteria still pose infection risk for eye injections even after sterilisation, scientists find
While being injected in the eyeball already sounds unpleasant, new research has found evidence that a wide range of bacteria…
Physicists create hybrid circuits that function through humidity
A team of physicists at UNSW has used a special kind of polymer in a unique way to create basic…
Mapping the Milky Way: Gas clouds, gamma rays and more
A sky-spanning survey of molecular gas clouds headed by Australian scientists could reveal secrets about the large-scale structure of the…
“Negligible” effect of water vapour emissions on climate change, scientists say
While water vapour is one of the most abundant gases in our atmosphere, man-made emissions result in minuscule warming effects…
Scientists sound out the inner mechanics of our vocal tracts
Scientists from UNSW have taken one small step towards a greater understanding of the human voice, uncovering more about how…
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Pulling back the curtain: How one global astrophysics team is seeking out space’s more elusive objects
The universe can be stubborn, only unveiling its secrets to those with the tools to see beyond the optical light…