Sydney students cloning magic mushrooms for synthetic biology comp
A USyd team are cloning components of magic mushrooms for the iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) synthetic biology competition.
The science (or lack thereof) behind period and fertility trackers
Abbotsleigh student Arwyn Stone questions the science (and ethics) behind fertility tracking apps in her winning essay for the 2019 UNSW Bragg Student Prize for Science Writing
Three cool new advancements in drug delivery
The way we deliver drugs into our bodies has come a long way thanks to advances in biology, medicine and engineering. Here are just three cool examples
How sustainable engineering will secure a better world for longer
Sustainable engineering is all about supporting environmental balance and human life. Check out how engineers can kick these sustainability goals.
Biodegradable plastics from coffee & health apps: STEM meets the design thinking process
From coffee cups made from biowaste and human-centric healthcare, it's all part of the design thinking process for these STEM innovators. Check out the magic that happens when STEM meets design.
Health data analytics: the best medicine
Not only doctors save lives – mathematicians play a vital role in our health system too, through vital health data analytics.
What is forensic science really like?
Some jobs are shrouded in mystery, or eclipsed by stereotypes. We're breaking down what is forensic science with real-life forensic scientist, Dr Shari Forbes of UTS, and it's nothing like CSI.
VIDEO: 5 awesome jobs working with animals
If you've got your eye on working with animals in the future, here's 5 awesome careers - with and without degree requirements - to get you there.
The (computer) science of feeling good
Have you ever considered using your computer science skills to create tech that really changes lives? This isn't your average medtech career, computer science + wellness is all about creating accessible tech that responds to eye movements, or tracking health trends through big data.
How engineers can save lives
From robotic surgery to artificial kidneys, biomedical engineers are transforming health
Why aren’t there more female surgeons?
“I think people still expect surgeons to be gruff, old men.” says surgeon, Dr Nikki Stamp. Only 8.5% of Australia's surgeons are female, so why are Australian women shying away from the profession?
What is an MRI? This powerful technology turns 40 years old
UNSW Bragg Writing Prize runner up, Sienna Ters answers the question 'What is an MRI?' in her informative essay. The MRI was discovered 40 years ago, but it's far from outdated. Sienna investigates just how essential this tech is to medicine today.
Studying engineering? Here’s how to step up your CV
So, you think you can engineer? Ramp up your resume with these extracurricular industry comps.
6 movies to binge that are totally educational
STEM-themed not-exactly-time-wasters that won't ask too much of your brain capacity, can be enjoyed with snacks, and which we promise will leave you a little smarter than you were before.
Essential, much? The role of the engineer during a pandemic
COVID-19 has delivered the world’s biggest health challenge in a century – and engineers have been at the frontline finding solutions.