Faculty of Science

Stress and boredom might see us drinking more alcohol at home in the coming weeks and months. But there are alternatives.

By Associate Professor Lynne McCormack from the School of Psychology.

New research led by Dr Cheng Fang from the Global Centre of Environmental Remediation has revealed opening plastic packaging, such as plastic bags, chip packets and bottles, is creating tiny microplastics we might be consuming every day.

New research has revealed that ice ages over the last million years ended when the tilt angle of the Earth's axis was approaching higher values.

The Faculty of Science has opened new $1 million kitchen and laboratory facilities at the University’s Central Coast campus, in a move applauded by the local industry and community.

As an inaugural recipient of a DVC(A) Merit List Award for Teaching and Learning Excellence, Senior Lecturer in the School of Environmental and Life Sciences, Dr Bonnie McBain, shares how she is arming her students with the skills for tackling the big challenges of our time.

Unprecedented exploration discovers causes of previously unexplained cancers, locates cancer-causing events and has zeroed in on mechanisms of development.

Climate crisis solutions are underpinned by calls for efficient use and storage of renewable energy sources. While batteries plays a key role in this debate, a review of over 230 papers shows the lack of standard measurements means we struggle to know which is best.

School of Psychology Emeritus Professor Patricia Michie has been awarded a Lifetime Contribution Award by the Australasian Cognitive Neuroscience Society, reinforcing the significant mark she has left on the field of psychology.

A new Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science has been met by enthusiasm from prospective students, in what Pro Vice-Chancellor for the Faculty of Science, Professor Lee Smith said highlighted the need to "help combat global issues."

Science and gender equity are taking equal precedence across the world today, as support mobilises for the United Nation’s 2020 International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

More than $480,000 has been awarded to explore new ways to improve the mental well-being of university students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.