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A University of Sydney doctoral student creates tiny cosmic-dust analogues in the lab by exciting a mix of nitrogen, carbon dioxide and acetylene with 10,000 volts of electricity, reproducing conditions around stars to study how dust catalyzes organic molecules and potentially seeded life; the team aims to build a database of dust types to compare with meteorites and astronomical observations.
A University of Sydney staffer was charged with harassment and antisemitic comments after yelling at Jewish students and staff during a Sukkot event, calling them 'parasites' and making offensive remarks. She was suspended and is set to appear in court, amid concerns over rising antisemitism on Australian campuses.
Researchers from the University of Sydney have found that a compound called sulforaphane (SFN) found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables could potentially prevent and treat blood clots that lead to strokes. SFN was found to slow platelet clumping and impede clot formation, and when combined with clot-busting medication, it increased success rates in mice. This natural compound shows promise in reducing stroke risk without causing bleeding, and further studies are needed to explore its potential health benefits.
Scientists at the University of Sydney have developed a Data Recovery System that successfully retrieved gigabytes of data from a NASA mission to map dark matter around galaxy clusters. The system was used after communication failed and the balloon-based telescope was damaged during landing. The recovery packages, containing over 200 gigabytes of information, including a map of dark matter and space photos, descended by parachute and landed safely. The study provides instructions to build the Data Recovery System and highlights its importance in salvaging data in worst-case scenarios. The success of the system has led NASA to consider producing these packages for other science missions.