2016

Articles

Finding clues to climate change

UOW scientists are part of a NASA satellite mission to see how the planet breathes.

Repairing us when we break. In 3D.

The statistics make for grim reading. Almost one in three deaths in Australia were caused by or related to some form of cardiovascular disease.

The science of making sex safer ... and maybe better

A UOW team is working on a next-generation condom that enhances pleasure and encourages greater use.

Finding courage in the face of tragedy

Battling cancer with your best friend by your side, then losing that friend to the same insidious disease you are fighting.

Healthy mums, healthy bubs

Diet is a central part of pregnancy, to ensure both mum and baby are receiving the nutrients they need to thrive.

Netflix has your number

Every time you click play, streaming services are capturing data about who you are, what you like, and what you are likely to choose in the future.

Building a love of literature

Books spark a child's imagination, stoke their curiosity, develop their language skills and provide a window into worlds unknown.

The revival of the Ngukurr News

In a remote town in the Northern Territory's Arnhem Land, a humble newspaper has provided an outlet to the world and a powerful advocacy tool.

Big data will change your life.

The ability to harness and probe for understanding in massive amounts of data is heralding revolutionary approaches to the way we do business, provide healthcare and interact with each other.