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Friday 4 July 2025
Oldest wooden artefacts ever found in East Asia reveal plant-based diet of ancient humans
Read more about Oldest wooden artefacts ever found in East Asia reveal plant-based diet of ancient humansTuesday 1 July 2025
A new ‘prac payment’ has just kicked in. But it ignores many uni students
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Academics unite to increase awareness of climate change
More than 260 academics (updated 13 October) in 38 countries across six continents have joined a unique global initiative to increase people’s awareness and understanding of climate change and its impact.
Solar hot water giving you cold showers? Eight tips to warm you up
In Australia and overseas, the potential of solar hot water is not being realised, writes Dr Nicholas Gill and team.Â
Research collaboration to develop new material for energy storage
An essential ingredient in products ranging from smartphone touch screens to home insulation is being explored for use in advanced energy storage.
Community program to help people save energy at home
An innovative social marketing program launched this week is helping elderly low-income earners become more energy efficient.Â
First-of-its-kind study investigates environmental damage caused by deep sea anchors
The impact of the $200 billion shipping industry on Australia’s marine environment will be investigated in a groundbreaking project led by a multidisciplinary team of UOW researchers.
Waste heat to power future energy needs
Turning waste heat from everyday sources into electrical energy could provide sustainable power.