News: School of Physical Sciences
Scientists pumped with new quantum computing potential
An international team of researchers have developed a new product that moves the world one step closer to reliable, high-performance quantum computing.
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Scientists create laser that ‘smells’ like a hound
Scientists have created a laser which may eventually be used as a human breath test to screen for serious illness.
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Cell biologist to lead the Faculty of Sciences
Internationally esteemed cell biologist Professor Keith Jones has been appointed the new Executive Dean of the Faculty of Sciences.
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Explaining the history of Australia’s vegetation
Our scientists have uncovered the history of when and why the native vegetation that today dominates much of Australia first expanded across the continent.
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Unveiling the secrets of our Milky Way galaxy
Over 70 sources of very high energy gamma rays, including 16 previously undiscovered ones, have been catalogued in a survey of the Milky Way.
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Giant handaxes suggest that different groups of early humans coexisted in ancient Europe
Even our earliest human ancestors made and used technology - something we can look back on thanks to the lasting nature of stone tools.
Middle Earth preserved in giant bird dung
While the giant birds that once dominated New Zealand are all extinct, a study of their preserved dung has revealed many aspects of their ancient ecosystem, with important insights for ongoing conservation efforts.
Kapil Chousalkar to lead the Faculty of Sciences' gender, equity and diversity
Associate Professor Kapil Chousalkar has been appointed the Director of Gender, Equity and Diversity.
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Highlights from CSSM in 2017
Key updates from the centre including new videos and a PhD graduate who's been named in the 'Forbes 30 under 30'!
What’s Australia made of? Geologically, it depends on the state you’re in
We think of Australia as a solid landmass. But it’s actually more like a jigsaw puzzle that has been put together over many millions of years.
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