University of Sydney stories

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Global study to discover if wearables data can predict COVID-19
Can wearable technologies such as smartwatches and activity trackers help to early signs of COVID-19? That’s exactly what a global research project aims to find out.>>
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University of Sydney taps into AWS to save threatened species
Researchers at the University of Sydney use the AWS platform to democratise data with the intention of sharing ideas, techniques, and tools so that researchers can work together to find solutions.>>
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World's stinkiest fruit could charge a laptop in seconds
Researchers from the University of Sydney used the notoriously odorous durian to create energy stores that can store electricity, and subsequently be used for rapid charging.>>
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Public dataset to help researchers predict malicious activity unveiled
The dataset comprises 51.6 malicious activity reports involving 662,000 unique IP addresses across the globe. >>
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Aussies bring next-gen zinc bromide batteries to life
“Innovative battery storage solutions at scale are required for renewable energy to reach its full potential.”>>
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University of Sydney unveils new AI-ready supercomputer
The $2.3 million High-Performance Computing (HPC) system has been provided by Dell EMC.>>