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Don’t rely on smartphone apps to treat back pain
Health Technologies

Don’t rely on smartphone apps to treat back pain

People with back pain face little guidance, as a University of Sydney study finds most treatment apps are poor quality and untested.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Shining a light on melanomas not caused by the sun
Melanoma

Shining a light on melanomas not caused by the sun

New genetic findings suggest rarer melanomas on the hands, feet and internal surfaces are driven by causes other than UV exposure.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017

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Thales Australia extends partnership with Sydney University
Robotics

Thales Australia extends partnership with Sydney University

The long-standing partnership to continue research and development of transformational solutions in aerospace, space, defence and digital security fields.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Dec 2022
Global study to discover if wearables data can predict COVID-19
Fitbit

Global study to discover if wearables data can predict COVID-19

Can wearable tech predict COVID-19? Researchers from the University of Sydney join a global project to find out.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2020
University of Sydney taps into AWS to save threatened species
EduTech

University of Sydney taps into AWS to save threatened species

Researchers at the University of Sydney are using Amazon Web Services to analyse genetic data and develop strategies to save Australia's threatened species.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2020
World's stinkiest fruit could charge a laptop in seconds
Clean technologies

World's stinkiest fruit could charge a laptop in seconds

Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed super-capacitors from durian and jackfruit waste, enabling phones and laptops to charge in seconds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2020
Public dataset to help researchers predict malicious activity unveiled
Malware

Public dataset to help researchers predict malicious activity unveiled

Australian researchers have unveiled the largest public dataset of malicious internet activity, spanning 10 years, to help predict cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019
Aussies bring next-gen zinc bromide batteries to life
DataCentre infrastructure

Aussies bring next-gen zinc bromide batteries to life

Australian company Gelion launches innovative zinc bromide batteries at the University of Sydney, pioneering safer, cost-effective energy storage solutions.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019

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NEC Australia, Western Sydney University team up for growth
Smart Cities

NEC Australia, Western Sydney University team up for growth

The agreement will focus on generating purpose-led and innovative outcomes to enhance growth, development and opportunities in Western Sydney.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2023
University of Sydney switches from Oracle Java to Azul Platform Core
Marketing Technologies

University of Sydney switches from Oracle Java to Azul Platform Core

The University of Sydney selects Azul as its sole Java provider, benefiting from cost savings and ease of doing business.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 19th May 2023
University of Sydney unveils new AI-ready supercomputer
Network Infrastructure

University of Sydney unveils new AI-ready supercomputer

The University of Sydney has launched Artemis 3, a USD $2.3 million next-gen AI-ready supercomputer from Dell EMC, boosting research and academic capabilities.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018