by Stephanie Hazelton | May 12, 2020 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News, TheStayHomer
Whether you’re an athlete, fitness fanatic or first-timer, there is one thing that we will all gain from COVID-19 – strength. If not physical strength from hauling Kmart gym gear, then mental strength as people exercise their brain’s frontal cortex...
by Laura Thomas | Nov 8, 2017 | Govt & Politics, News
New shark repelling technology will be introduced to North Wollongong beach this summer providing an eco-friendly alternative to keeping beachgoers safe. The Shark Shield, a device used to repel sharks via electrical pulses, is attached to jet skis to drive sharks...
by Brittany Flageul | Nov 7, 2017 | News
The Sustainable Buildings Research Centre (SBRC) at the University of Wollongong is set to become the first Australian building certified by the Living Building Challenge, the world’s highest standard of building sustainability. In order to achieve Living Building...
by Frances Johns | Oct 12, 2017 | Tech & Research
The award winning Illawarra Flame House was one of 190 energy-efficient homes across the country to open its doors to the public last month. The 16th annual Sustainable House Day event, held by the not-for-profit Alternative Technology Association, attracts more than...
by Brittany Evans-Gould | Jun 14, 2016 | News, Tech & Research
The world could be a step closer at finding a cure for breast cancer. The University of Edinburgh has discovered a new way to reduce the risk of breast cancer before it becomes deadly. Scientists have identified a chemical compound that is highly effective at blocking...
