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Quantum computing just became more practical. Scientists at the University of Sydney have demonstrated a universal gate set for Gottesman-Kitaev-Preskill (GKP)…
Aug 21, 2025
Walking just 7,000 steps a day—well short of the often-cited 10,000-step goal—can significantly reduce your risk of dying early, developing heart disease…
Jul 25, 2025
Gene therapies hold enormous promise for treating devastating genetic disorders, but they come with a dangerous trade-off: the higher the dose needed for effectiveness, the greater the risk of severe immune reactions or even death.
Jul 15, 2025
The french fries and donuts you crave might be undermining your ability to find your way around, according to groundbreaking new research from the University of Sydney.
Apr 22, 2025
A new study highlights the complex interplay between climate change and conflict, showing how these crises compound challenges for vulnerable communities.
Nov 20, 2024
Summary: Research from the ProPASS Consortium reveals that just five minutes of vigorous activity like stair climbing or uphill walking could help reduce blood pressure.
Nov 7, 2024
Research at the University of Sydney has revealed that we don’t judge food simply on its merits but are influenced by what we have seen beforehand, a cascading…
Oct 2, 2024
Summary: New research reveals limited evidence supporting the use of antidepressants for pain management in adults over 65, despite widespread prescribing practices.
Sep 16, 2024
Researchers from the University of Sydney and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine have identified a promising new treatment for cobra bites using a widely available and inexpensive drug.
Jul 18, 2024
Giving very premature babies high concentrations of oxygen soon after birth may reduce the risk of death by 50 percent, compared to lower levels of oxygen says new research led by University of Sydney researchers.
Jun 24, 2024
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney's School of Project Management has found that strong local ties within communities can…
Jun 18, 2024
Research conducted by marine biologists from the University of Sydney has found juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish can withstand tremendous heatwaves well above levels that kill coral.
Oct 19, 2023
Ever since Antonie van Leeuwenhoek discovered the world of bacteria through a microscope in the late seventeenth century, humans have tried to look deeper into the world of the infinitesimally small.
Oct 19, 2023
Scientists have confirmed that human brains are naturally wired to perform advanced calculations, much like a high-powered computer, to make sense of the world through a process known as Bayesian inference.
Sep 14, 2023
