University of New South Wales Canberra in the news https://phys.org/ en-us Latest news from University of New South Wales Canberra New warning system can help predict extreme bushfires A UNSW Canberra researcher has developed a world-first warning system for extreme bushfires that can be an invaluable tool for firefighting services. https://phys.org/news/2023-10-extreme-bushfires.html Earth Sciences Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:25:04 EDT news617628302 Deconstructing the bee stinger to develop tiny, bio-inspired medical devices New research deconstructing the anatomy of a honeybee stinger could help pave the way for a future generation of miniaturized medical devices used for drug delivery in humans. https://phys.org/news/2023-08-deconstructing-bee-stinger-tiny-bio-inspired.html Biotechnology Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:47:47 EDT news611484464 Extreme Australian bushfires pose serious threat to global climate, scientists warn The increasing number of extreme bushfires around the world, as currently seen in Canada and Greece and previously during the Australian Black Summer, could exacerbate climate change and further disrupt Earth's systems, leading to devastating impacts across the globe. https://phys.org/news/2023-08-extreme-australian-bushfires-pose-threat.html Earth Sciences Mon, 14 Aug 2023 08:53:01 EDT news611221977 How human rights law can improve women's health Research being launched at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, today offers a rare glimpse at how the key international convention on women's rights has been translated into national laws on issues such as sexual health and domestic violence. https://phys.org/news/2023-02-human-rights-law-women-health.html Social Sciences Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:04:00 EST news595775037 Does music improve overall health and well-being? What's your favorite genre of music? Do you prefer Bach over Metallica? Or perhaps David Bowie is more your jam than Ed Sheeran? https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-04-music-health-well-being.html Psychology & Psychiatry Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:11:50 EDT news569063503 'It's not their fault': Risk factors behind South Asian migrant beach drownings Beach safety education needs to be better targeted at multi-cultural Australian migrant communities if drownings are to be avoided. https://phys.org/news/2022-01-fault-factors-south-asian-migrant.html Social Sciences Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:45:07 EST news562502703 Impact of cultural bias in diagnosing cognitive decline and dementia Accurate assessment of cognitive performance is paramount in determining cognitive decline and dementia. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-12-impact-cultural-bias-cognitive-decline.html Alzheimer's disease & dementia Mon, 13 Dec 2021 12:45:40 EST news558621937 'Supercharged' cells help scientists analyze SARS-CoV-2 variants faster Researchers at UNSW Sydney's Kirby Institute have developed cells that allow them to test the effect of SARS-CoV-2 faster than anywhere else in the world. https://phys.org/news/2021-05-supercharged-cells-scientists-sars-cov-variants.html Cell & Microbiology Thu, 20 May 2021 09:30:02 EDT news540720699 Aircraft 'central nervous system' could reduce structural fatigue accidents The human central nervous systems provide us with the first hint that we're not well. Now, UNSW Canberra researchers are one step closer to developing aircraft that can 'feel' with similar sensory perception. https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-aircraft-central-nervous-fatigue-accidents.html Engineering Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:48:23 EST news533897294 Next-generation drones could learn from bumblebees' amazing flight An international study, led by researchers from UNSW Canberra, has discovered the secret of bumblebees' self-aware dexterous flight—with potential applications for the next generation of drones and autonomous vehicles. https://phys.org/news/2020-11-next-generation-drones-bumblebees-amazing-flight.html Plants & Animals Tue, 24 Nov 2020 07:30:02 EST news525425166