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Thursday 31 July 2025
Coastal wetlands climate change research shortlisted for Eureka Prize
Read more about Coastal wetlands climate change research shortlisted for Eureka PrizeFriday 1 August 2025
50 Artists: 50 Years celebrates five decades of Illawarra and Australian art
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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
New horizons in understanding the benefits of fibre
Reducing the risk of specific cancers, heart disease, diabetes and obesity, fibre is an unsung food hero.聽
Rolling with the punches to improve youth mental health
Medical student steps into the ring to boost mental health in regional Australia. 聽聽