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Seeking nutrition, not sustainability, reduces food waste
Consumers who are conscious of their nutrition exhibit behaviours that significantly reduce food waste, even more so than those whose behaviour is driven by sustainability concerns, according to new research from the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø.
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Researchers recognised for pushing the boundaries of particle physics
The Collaboration at CERN, which includes University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø experts, has been awarded the 2025 Breakthrough Prize for fundamental Physics for its pioneering studies of the high-energy collisions from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
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Aussie twist on Sondheim classic: Into the Woods reimagined
The University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø’s Elder Conservatorium of Music is thrilled to present a bold new production of Into The Woods – the Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine – reimagined with an unmistakably Australian flair.
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Extreme heat poses threat to mental health
Rising temperatures across Australia could increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders (MBD) by almost 50 per cent by 2050, according to a new study from the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø. The research highlights the urgent need to act now to protect mental health as the climate warms.
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Students still struggling mentally, but tide is turning
The latest Resilient Youth: State of the Nation Report has revealed Australia’s young people are still struggling mentally.
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Podcast inspires women entrepreneurs
The University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø’s ThincLab is launching ThincHer — You’re in Charge, a new podcast celebrating and supporting women in leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Stem cell funding to benefit epigenetic study
A team of researchers from the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø have received funding to help improve the lives of patients with rare neurodevelopmental disorders.
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A big funding boost for nanotechnology projects
Two University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø projects using nanotechnology have received funding in the latest round of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Early-to-Mid Career Researchers funding.
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Gendered expectations extend to science communication
Communicating complex science in a way that the public can understand is crucial. A new study from the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø reveals that in scientific societies, women are shouldering the bulk of this work — often voluntarily — due to societal expectations and a sense of duty.
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Tropical forests aren’t keeping pace with climate change
A major new study has revealed that tropical forests across the Americas are not adapting quickly enough to climate change, raising concerns about their long-term resilience.
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