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How did millions of fish die gasping in the Darling – after three years of rain?

For the second time in five years, millions of fish suffocated in the Darling River. This was not a natural disaster – it’s our doing.

Mar 21, 2023

Science Science & Tech Centre for Ecosystem Science Climate change Rivers

Buildings and spaces renamed as part of Celebrating UNSW Women on Campus project

A UNSW Women's Trail across the Kensington and Paddington campuses includes digital profiles of past UNSW staff and students from all faculties and Canberra.

Mar 21, 2023

General View Law & Justice Engineering Science Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA) Inside UNSW Business School Division of Equity Diversity & Inclusion UNSW Canberra Medicine & Health

Cyclone Freddy was the most energetic storm on record. Is it a harbinger of things to come?

The record-breaking Cyclone Freddy was a wake-up call to prepare for the storms of the future.

Mar 20, 2023

Science Science & Tech

Humans are altering the diet of Tasmanian devils, which may accelerate their decline

New research shows how human-modified landscapes affect the diets of these marsupial scavengers.

Mar 16, 2023

Science Science & Tech

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What is a scientist?

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