Why sea level will rise for decades after we reach net zero carbon
If you were to dig a (very) deep hole that passed through the center of the Earth and kept going to the other side of the planet, where do you think you'd come out?
If you were to dig a (very) deep hole that passed through the center of the Earth and kept going to the other side of the planet, where do you think you'd come out?
Environment
Nov 16, 2021
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"Building back better" is not in our sights for housing and homelessness despite the pandemic's singular opportunity to kickstart overdue investment. That's according to UNSW School of Built Environment housing policy expert ...
Economics & Business
Nov 3, 2021
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We often think that it's up to governments and industry to play a major role in tackling climate change.
Environment
Nov 1, 2021
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Marine heatwaves have led to major economic losses around the world, a new study shows—and researchers say we need global action to ease the impacts of extreme warming events on ocean life.
Environment
Oct 22, 2021
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UNSW's annual waterbird survey—a unique dataset that allows scientists to monitor more than 50 species, and assess the health of rivers and wetlands—kicked off in early October. Even though it's all a little bit different ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 20, 2021
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Scientists have worked out how to best get DNA to communicate with membranes in our body, paving the way for the creation of 'mini biological computers' in droplets that have potential uses in biosensing and mRNA vaccines.
Bio & Medicine
Oct 15, 2021
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A global collaboration, led by researchers from UNSW, has shown how liquid gallium can be used to help achieve the important goal of net zero carbon emissions.
Materials Science
Oct 13, 2021
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UNSW scientists have uncovered why artificial reefs attract more small foraging fish, or baitfish, than natural reefs.
Plants & Animals
Oct 5, 2021
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UNSW marine biologists have developed a method for identifying Australia's soft corals that are most vulnerable—and most resistant—to rising sea temperatures and episodes of coral bleaching, and therefore, which species ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 22, 2021
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Some alloys are in the liquid state at or near room temperature. These alloys are usually composed of gallium and indium (elements used in low energy lamps), tin and bismuth (materials used in constructions). The ratio and ...
Nanomaterials
Sep 22, 2021
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