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Thursday 10 September 2026
190,000-year-old cave reveals how ancient human species lived and adapted
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UOW backs NSW investment in innovation and research commercialisation
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Environment and Energy
Why kangaroos really emit such little methane
Researchers investigate methane emissions from Australia’s largest marsupials.
Environment and Energy
Study turns the hose on sprinklers this bushfire season
The use of water sprinkler systems as a way of protecting homes in bushfire-prone areas is being put to the test.
Environment and Energy
Long-term green credentials acknowledged by NSW Government
UOW’s long-term green credentials have received a major boost with news UOW has won the NSW Green Globe 10 Year Sustainability Award.
Environment and Energy
Study finds mangroves could be under water by 2070
Many of the world’s mangrove forests may not survive sea-level rise, a study published in Nature has found.
Environment and Energy
Rising seas threaten to drown important mangrove forests, unless we intervene
Mangroves put their roots down where few other plants will, writes Dr Kerrylee Rogers and team.
Challenge-led funding for research of global importance
Projects to design smart garments for mining and emergency workers, develop new cancer drugs and create a multi-sensory room for people with disabilities have been awarded funding in the latest round of seed funding from UOW.