{"results":[{"title":"We built a computer model to assess the World Cup's carbon footprint","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/world-cup-countries-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/we-built-a-computer-model-to-assess-the-world-cups-carbon-footprint","publisheddate":"2026-07-24","summary":"
In 2018, when the US, Canada and Mexico bid to host the World Cup, their pitch included a climate promise to strive to deliver a carbon-neutral event.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Business School"},{"title":"Data Science"},{"title":"Environment"},{"title":"Innovation"},{"title":"International"},{"title":"Software Engineering"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Business-and-law"}]},{"title":"Rare sighting of Arctic bobtail squid and egg masses","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/bobtail-squid-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/rare-sighting-of-arctic-bobtail-squid-and-egg-masses","publisheddate":"2026-07-20","summary":"
Marine biologists observed Arctic bobtail squid in its natural habitat in the North Atlantic Ocean, including the rare discovery of a mature female with eggs.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Environment"},{"title":"International"},{"title":"Nature and Science"},{"title":"Oceans Institute"},{"title":"Research category"},{"title":"Resilient environment and climate change"},{"title":"School of Biological Sciences"},{"title":"CorporateHome"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Partnerships"},{"title":"Research"},{"title":"Science and Environment"},{"title":"Featured"}]},{"title":"Ball that broke Norway's heart was legit: data scientist","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/world-cup-spidercam-ball_card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/ball-that-broke-norways-heart-was-legit-says-data-scientist","publisheddate":"2026-07-16","summary":"
Simple physics show the goal kick that ended Norway’s barnstorming FIFA World Cup run did not hit the spidercam cable as suggested by angry players and fans.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Artificial Intelligence"},{"title":"Business School"},{"title":"Data Science"},{"title":"International"},{"title":"Physics"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Business-and-law"},{"title":"Engineering and Technology"},{"title":"Research"},{"title":"Featured"}]},{"title":"US and Iran are back at war due to one main sticking point","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/strait-of-hormuz-details-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/us-and-iran-are-back-at-war-due-to-one-main-sticking-point","publisheddate":"2026-07-14","summary":"
Control over the Strait of Hormuz has become the main bone of contention between the US and Iran in their prolonged conflict.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Industry"},{"title":"International"},{"title":"School of Social Sciences"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"International relations"},{"title":"Policy-and-opinion"}]},{"title":"Megafauna survived until 6,500 years ago on New Guinea coast","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/giant-roo-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/megafauna-survived-until-6500-years-ago-on-new-guinea-coast","publisheddate":"2026-07-10","summary":"
A bone fragment unearthed from an extinct giant kangaroo suggests the species survived until about 6,500 years ago in northern New Guinea – much more recent than previous estimates.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Environment"},{"title":"International"},{"title":"Nature and Science"},{"title":"Regional rural and remote"},{"title":"Research category"},{"title":"School of Social Sciences"},{"title":"CorporateHome"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Research"},{"title":"Science and Environment"}]},{"title":"Whale mums rest upside down to get a break from calves","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/upside-down-whales_card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/whale-mums-rest-upside-down-to-get-a-break-from-calves","publisheddate":"2026-07-06","summary":"
New research has shed light on the perplexing tendency of southern right whales to rest upside down, suggesting the unique behaviour is designed to limit nursing so mothers can save much-needed energy.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Environment"},{"title":"International"},{"title":"Nature and Science"},{"title":"Oceans Institute"},{"title":"Resilient environment and climate change"},{"title":"School of Biological Sciences"},{"title":"CorporateHome"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Research"},{"title":"Science and Environment"}]},{"title":"As US celebrates independence, Iran mourns fallen leader - and both countries claim victory","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/us-and-iran-smoke-flag-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/as-us-celebrates-independence-iran-mourns-fallen-leader-and-both-countries-claim-victory","publisheddate":"2026-07-06","summary":"
It is ironic to see the Islamic Republic of Iran burying its slain supreme leader and the United States celebrating its 250th independence anniversary in the same week. ","sxaTags":[{"title":"International"},{"title":"School of Social Sciences"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"International relations"},{"title":"Policy-and-opinion"}]},{"title":"Despite its best efforts, Iran won't be able to toll the Strait of Hormuz","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/strait-of-hormuz-boats-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/june/despite-its-best-efforts-iran-wont-be-able-to-toll-the-strait-of-hormuz","publisheddate":"2026-06-29","summary":"
Tensions have again escalated in the Middle East, with the United States and Iran trading strikes around the Strait of Hormuz.","sxaTags":[{"title":"DSINews"},{"title":"Defence"},{"title":"International"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"International relations"}]},{"title":"Global surveys find carbon uptake in tropics overestimated","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/tropical-plants-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/june/global-surveys-find-carbon-uptake-in-tropics-overestimated","publisheddate":"2026-06-16","summary":"
An international team of researchers has found plants in the tropics absorb much less carbon dioxide than previous modelling had suggested, which has implications for management of ecosystems.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Environment"},{"title":"International"},{"title":"Mathematics"},{"title":"Nature and Science"},{"title":"Research category"},{"title":"Resilient environment and climate change"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Research"},{"title":"Science and Environment"}]},{"title":"Peace deal may end Iran war but what was really achieved?","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/conversation-iran-peace-deal_card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/june/peace-deal-may-end-iran-war-but-what-was-really-achieved","publisheddate":"2026-06-15","summary":"
After weeks of on-again, off-again negotiations, US President Donald Trump finally seems to have secured an agreement from the Iranian regime to end the war that has roiled the region – and global energy markets – since late February. Just what’s been agreed to, however, will likely remain contested until the deal is expected to be signed on Friday.","sxaTags":[{"title":"International"},{"title":"School of Social Sciences"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Policy-and-opinion"}]}]}