Posts by Felicity Kelly

Analysis of 5500 apartment developments reveals your new home may not be as energy efficient as you think

Many people choose apartments for their good energy efficiency. But not every apartment is as energy efficient as the development advertises.

Dr Xiaoqing Li: Taking the guess work out of sustainable textiles

Xiaoqing Li is researching new ways to trace the origins of fibres so people can buy sustainable textiles and trust where they've come from.

A girrafe with a tag attached to it's ear.

From cows to giraffes: smart ear tags helping wildlife conservation

Smart ear tags originally used to monitor livestock are now being used to track giraffes on the African savannah.

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New IPCC report shows Australia is at real risk from climate change, with impacts worsening, future risks high, and wide-ranging adaptation needed

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report shows climatic trends, extreme conditions and sea level rise are already hitting many of Australia’s ecosystems, industries and cities hard.

A young person inside a farm shed holding a video camera which is pointed at a sheep. There are sheep in a fences off area and a number of people standing around the fenced off area.

Meet our roller-skating, sheep researcher: Danila Marini

Danila always wanted to work with animals but had no idea they'd end up roller skating in regional NSW working on animal science.

Refreshing drinks for summer – non-alcoholic and delicious!

Cooling down on a hot summer's day is so much easier with a tasty beverage in your hand. But before you reach for the booze or the soft drink, check out these healthier options.

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Identifying insects: meet our mini moth investigator

Ying Luo has a passion for teeny tiny insects - from golden ants to micro moths.

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Why Matt Shields will be wearing red this Valentine’s Day

Matt Shields is an extreme cyclist, platform solution architect and a heart attack survivor. Now a heart health abassador he's taking part in Wear Red Day.