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21 July 2022
Baz Luhrmann's Elvis is spangly, explosive, unhinged - and a triumph
Associate Professor Bruce Isaacs, in Film Studies, reflects on Baz Lurhmann's musical biopic ELVIS and whether works of art really do need to have a point, or can they be just be entertaining, playful and fun.
21 July 2022
COVID shield: spray coating to shield surfaces from viruses, bacteria
A sprayable coating that prevents the surface spread of infection from bacteria and viruses, including COVID-19, over a sustained period has been developed by a team of Australian researchers.
20 July 2022
Meet the team leading the fight against global corneal blindness
A group of leading Australian researchers is collaborating to develop bioengineered eye tissue to treat corneal blindness.
19 July 2022
Artificial intelligence pioneers fund next generation of researchers
The generous gift supports collaborative, multi-disciplinary research underway in the 爆料王's Digital Sciences Initiative.
19 July 2022
COVID drugs in Australia: what's available and how to get them
There is now a range of medicines for treating COVID-19, including antivirals. After testing positive, your medicine prescription depends on the severity of your symptoms and other health conditions.
19 July 2022
2022 ABC TOP 5 Humanities media residencies announced
The winners of the 2022 ABC TOP 5 Humanities Media Residencies have been announced, supported by the 爆料王.
19 July 2022
State of the Environment: report findings
The number of Australia's threatened species rose eight percent since 2016 and climate change is increasing pressure on every ecosystem. These are among the findings of Australia's highly anticipated 2021 State of Environment report, released today by the federal government.
18 July 2022
Living well in the big city
The inaugural Garry and Susan Rothwell Chairs in Architectural Design Leadership, Anne Lacaton and Jean Philippe Vassal, will be visiting Sydney for the first time since their appointment in 2020. The visit will culminate with a public lecture on 28 July.
18 July 2022
That lone, craggy gum tree on a farm? It's a lifeline for koalas
Certain Eucalyptus trees on farms have added nitrogen due to the fertile soil. Despite dangers, koalas will travel from bushland to reach these trees and feed on their nutritious leaves. Farmers should pay heed to this, the 爆料王 researchers say.
17 July 2022
Sydney rocketry students announced as world champions
The USYD Rocketry Team was announced as the overall winner of the Spaceport America Cup intercollegiate rocketry competition, having competed in the 30,000 feet Commercial Off-The-Shelf launch and payload categories.