School of Life Sciences News

Exposure to vape residue on surfaces while pregnant could harm unborn babies.

Heron Island corals have been devastated by the latest bleaching event.

Vaccination is our best tool to limit this whooping cough outbreak.

Dr Jiayan Liao takes out prestigious medical award for cancer detection technology.

Air conditioning doesn't just cool the air – it can also reduce harm from bushfire smoke.

Evidence of the harms done by smoking and vaping in the home continues to grow. 

Endangered seahorses released at Chowder Bay in landmark conservation effort. 

A new study has revealed that plants can efficiently remove toxic petrol fumes.

A new rapid test for preeclampsia could help save lives.

Common edible plants store contaminants from soil but are still safe when consumed

Citizen science leads to a multi-million-dollar breakthrough for NSW oyster farmers.

New research led by UTS measures benefits of geothermal tech & sustainable design

A group of captive-bred rare White’s seahorses, have been released into Botany Bay.

Air pollution has emerged as a small but important risk factor for dementia and cogniti

A major scientific project will rewild the marine habitats of Sydney Harbour.

The Enabling Technologies Education Hub will be used for for research and training.

Scientists warn coastal development and heavy rain could wipe out two more marine speci

Enzyme may be key to inhibiting devastating inflammation.

A combination of shocking weather, pollutants and big surf is killing weedy seadragons.

COVID and bushfires both affect the lungs.

UTS Distinguished Professor Liz Dennis has been honoured with two major awards.

Why losing these tiny, loyal fish to climate change spells disaster for coral.

More than 140 babies released in threatened species recovery project.

Australian first biosolar green roof study leads the way for climate resilient cities.

Tropical fish numbers increasing in temperate waters lead to a decline in kelp forests

Research plots a downward spiral in Murray-Darling Basin water availability.

Getting back to nature to trial ways to improve critical care outcomes.

Fellowship will help Professor Dayong Jin zoom in on the molecular traffic within cells.

Research offers hope to emphysema sufferers.

The deployment at two Sydney Harbour beaches marks World Oceans Day.