Media Centre
Wednesday 30 September 2026
Research quality climbs 30 places in 2027 THE World 榴莲视频app Rankings
Read more about Research quality climbs 30 places in 2027 THE World 榴莲视频app RankingsWednesday 30 September 2026
Drones, satellites and AI help scientists watch over Antarctica’s smallest lifeforms
Read more about Drones, satellites and AI help scientists watch over Antarctica’s smallest lifeformsArticles
Explainer: what is the placebo effect and are doctors allowed to prescribe them
The placebo effect is real and powerful, despite it having a bad rap.聽Philosophy聽lecturer聽David Neil聽comments.聽
Launch of new resources helps people with dementia and their Carers ‘ReThink Respite’
Researchers launch innovative聽project supporting carers and people living with dementia to rethink respite.聽
Boost for gender equity as molecular masters move up the ranks
Women conquer traditionally male dominated field of chemistry.
Do Wi-Fi and mobile phones really cause cancer? Experts respond
On 16 February, Catalyst aired an episode on the ABC titled 鈥淲i-Fried鈥�, hosted by Dr Maryanne Demasi, claiming that radiation from mobile phones and Wi-Fi may constitute a brain cancer risk. The Conversation聽invited experts who have conducted research into this area to respond to the claims made in the programme.
Pioneering a new field of biomedical research to better understand neurodegenerative diseases
Scientists at UOW are using novel tools derived from Earth sciences to better understand the role of metals in the development of neurodegenerative diseases including MND and Alzheimer鈥檚.聽
Putting a lid on child obesity with Australian-first online program
Online聽lifestyle program promoting healthy weight in preschoolers to be trialled in the Illawarra.聽