UNSW researchers are using 'wonder material' graphene to generate sustainable energy in municipal wastewater treatment plants.
Nanomaterials
Oct 10, 2019
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What began as a low-tech construction made from milk crates has morphed into something decidedly more elegant with the unveiling of a purpose-built artificial reef for Sydney Harbour.
Environment
Jun 6, 2019
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26
Sydney on Tuesday announced its first major water restrictions in a decade, putting limits on homes and businesses amid a record-breaking drought.
Environment
May 28, 2019
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This week Melbourne's water storage dropped below 50 percent, a sign of the prolonged and deepening drought gripping eastern Australia. Sydney is only marginally better off, at 53.8 percent of full storage.
Environment
May 24, 2019
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For the past few million years the world's oceans have existed in a slightly alkaline state, with an average pH of 8.2. Now, with carbon emissions escalating, there is more CO₂ in the world's atmosphere. This dissolves ...
Earth Sciences
Jan 29, 2019
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Sydney may soon undergo a transition from a monocentric city with sprawling suburbs radiating from one CBD, to a polycentric model—one marked by several sub-centres—according to a recent study led by a multidisciplinary ...
Environment
Oct 17, 2018
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Two male penguins who have paired up as a "same-sex couple" have become so good at nesting that zookeepers in Sydney have given them a real egg to look after.
Plants & Animals
Oct 15, 2018
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11
The Story Bridge is 78 years old, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is hitting 95. Australian bridges are designed for a life span of 100 years.
Engineering
Oct 9, 2018
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Highly saline flows from the Sydney Desalination Plant will not affect surrounding marine life as commonly believed, a major new study led by UNSW Sydney shows.
Environment
Sep 20, 2018
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13
A world-first graphene-based filter that can remove more than 99 percent of the natural organic matter in treated drinking water is being scaled up for possible use in conventional plants.
Nanomaterials
Mar 14, 2018
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