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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Working with long-read sequencing data? Learn how long-read technologies are helping researchers generate more complete genome assemblies & tackle challenging genomic analyses. Via Australian BioCommons + Sydney Informatics Hub. 7-8 Oct 2026 | 12pm - 4pm AEDT. More info ➡️ bit.ly/3RRyA3e

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

AI sharpens a cosmic mystery 🌌🤖 The universe’s 'cosmic dipole' looks stronger in distant-source surveys than expected from the cosmic microwave background. New simulation-based AI analysis puts the Planck-CatWISE mismatch at 5.7σ. Via Sydney Informatics Hub. See paper 👉 bit.ly/4y4IoX1

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Turning algal protein into a lipid sensor Researchers repurposed part of a green-algae protein into a fluorescent sensor for phosphatidic acid – an important signalling lipid that’s difficult to track in cell membranes. Via Sydney Analytical + Sydney Microscopy & Microanalysis bit.ly/4d6Ug2L

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Silica risk runs deep in Australian tunnels ⚠️ Study of 3,288 worker measurements across 12 New South Wales tunnel projects found underground workers had 2.3× the silica exposure of those above ground, with mined tunnelling highest. Via Sydney Informatics Hub. See paper 👉 bit.ly/4cNBbm7

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Anti-rejection drugs leave a gap in transplant immunity Mouse study finds common kidney-transplant drugs suppress recipient immune attack; but do little to preserve potentially beneficial immune cells already living in the donor kidney. Via Sydney Cytometry. Transplantation 👉 bit.ly/4gmawiI

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

When gravity lenses gravity 🔭✨ Astronomers have simulated “microlensing of microlensing” for the first time: light from a distant quasar distorted by stars in 2 foreground galaxies, creating unusually complex brightness patterns. Via Sydney Informatics Hub. bit.ly/4qDCzNN

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Making biodegradable plastics tougher 🌿 Researchers modified a bacteria-derived bioplastic to make it stronger & easier to process. The result could be melt-spun into flexible fibres that withstand knotting; pointing to future sutures + medical devices. Via Sydney Analytical. bit.ly/4giFk3I

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

USYD students got a glimpse into the world of nanofabrication during a recent tour of Sydney Nano Foundry. Students from the Engineering Vacation Research Internship Program explored SNF’s cleanroom, advanced equipment & research capabilities – and potential pathways into postgraduate research.

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

See inside Sydney Microscopy & Microanalysis in this new S&T Australia “Ideas to Impact” video, showcasing how advanced microscopy + expert support help researchers explore materials & biological structures to the atomic scale. SMM is the #USYD node of Microscopy Australia. ▶️ bit.ly/3SqmC0Y

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Building quieter silicon qubits Researchers fid the materials used around silicon quantum dots strongly affect electrical noise & stability. Better gate stacks = higher mobility + lower noise, offering a clearer path to more reliable quantum processors. Via Sydney Nano Foundry bit.ly/4xhk1ph

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Researchers added tropoelastin to a printable protein hydrogel, boosting early blood-vessel growth without excessive scarring. A step towards better vascularised tissues for regenerative medicine. Supported by Sydney Analytical + Sydney Microscopy & Microanalysis. 👉 go.nature.com/4i9BdbJ

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Sydney Nano Foundry is planning for the future SNF is developing its 2026 Capability & Technology Roadmap to guide future investment in technologies, facilities, expertise & services – with researchers + industry helping shape priorities. Due out in late October. About SNF ➡️ bit.ly/4e0THZ7

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

See Australia's National Total Body PET Facility in action. A new @scienceau.bsky.social video explores how this advanced imaging tech can track biological processes across the entire body in real time; featuring Sydney Imaging, #USYD's @nifaustralia.bsky.social node. Watch 👉 bit.ly/4wK3Orn

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The 2026 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 is out! Explore the capabilities of our eight Core Research Facilities and some of the outstanding research we’ve helped enable across our labs a the University of Sydney. Discover the stories; download here 👉 bit.ly/4g8Vahg

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

New to teaching Nextflow? Australian BioCommons + Sydney Informatics Hub have released a ready-to-teach package for intro workshops, with tested exercises, instructor guidance, software and data – all designed to reduce preparation time. Explore! 👉 bit.ly/46azonl @ausbiocommons.bsky.social

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Why heat + sunlight is bad news for solar cells Researchers show heat & light can work together to accelerate degradation in perovskite solar cells; but some designs = more resistant. Clues for building longer-lasting solar tech. Via Sydney Analytical + Sydney Nano Foundry. rsc.li/3Up7OQJ

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Materials that shrink when heated 🔥💠 Most materials expand as they heat up. But researchers find that a crystal structure that makes some phosphate ceramics do the opposite; and a way to design materials that barely change size with temperature. Via Sydney Analytical. 👉 bit.ly/3SgqTDV

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

From nanowire patterning to Schottky diodes, 10 students got hands-on experience in quantum research during Sydney Quantum Academy’s Industry Placement Program at Sydney Nano Foundry – building nanofabrication skills + working alongside research teams in cleanroom. About SNF ➡️ bit.ly/4e0TH

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Tiny temperature changes = big voltages⚡ Researchers create a crystalline scandium nitride film that produces an exceptionally large electrical response to heat – nearly 100× above expectations for solids. Supported by Sydney Microscopy & Microanalysis. See SCIENCE 👉 www.science.org/doi/...

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Sydney Microscopy & Microanalysis held its annual Roadmapping Day, bringing together researchers + staff to map out future investments in imaging & data analysis; with a morning focus on life sciences, afternoon on materials science. About Sydney Microscopy & Microanalysis ➡️ bit.ly/42LN3gC

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Curious about quantum? ⚛️ Explore quantum tech via interactive demos, meet researchers & industry, and discover study + career pathways at Sydney Quantum Academy’s free event. Supported by Sydney Nano Foundry. 📅 18 Aug | 10am - 2pm | The Concourse, 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood bit.ly/4cwJH8P

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Can a blood test flag immunotherapy side effects before they start? 🩸🧬 Researchers find distinctive immune and metabolic patterns in lung cancer patients before treatment in those who later developed inflammatory side effects. Via Sydney Cytometry. Frontiers in Immunology 👉 bit.ly/4qbInxW

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Sydney Informatics Hub's Dr Georgina Samaha & Dr Angus Fisk led a hands-on workshop for early career researchers at the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Research Institute, exploring practical, ethical and responsible uses of AI in oncology and translational research. About SIH ➡️ bit.ly/3VsGKwu

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Working w/ interviews, reports or other large collections of text? Discover WordFlow, a free platform that helps researchers explore, analyse & visualise text data w/out programming. Join this workshop to learn practical text analytics workflows for your research. Via Sydney Informatics Hub.

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

New silver-palladium catalyst discovered with AI ⚡ Researchers used generative AI to search ~10²⁹ alloy arrangements, uncovering a silver-rich catalyst with palladium sites that converts plasma-activated methane to methanol with up to 80.1% efficiency. Via Sydney Analytical. bit.ly/4x02xxt

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Delighted to see Sydney Nano Foundry featured in this 10 News story, showcasing the world-class research taking place at the University of Sydney. Always a pleasure to help highlight how our Core Research Facilities support Australian innovation. Watch 🎥 youtu.be/-1hkJTw4EZY

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Simpler way to calibrate ultra-sharp PET scanners Researchers use 1 uncollimated radiation exposure plus machine learning to calibrate how PET detectors locate gamma rays in 3D – avoiding slow, complex beam-by-beam testing. Via Sydney Imaging. See pre-print paper in arXiv 👉 bit.ly/4fT17O6

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Lively discussions at our recent Single-Cell Proteomics Workshop, staged by Sydney Mass Spectrometry with Thermo Fisher. It gave 25 researchers real-world experience w/ cutting-edge workflows revealing protein differences one cell at a time. Want to try? Get in touch! SMS ➡️ bit.ly/3pzvEdC

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

BioShell is here! Created by Australian BioCommons + Sydney Informatics Hub, it's a ready-to-use command-line environment removing most of the setup for bioinformatics. With pre-installed tools + AI assistant, researchers spend less time configuring & more time analysing. bit.ly/450PVKd

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Making ammonia w/ plasma, electricity + air Researchers combine cold plasma w/ electrochemistry to make ammonia at room temperature & normal pressure; using plasma to ‘excite’ nitrogen so a silver catalyst can convert it more easily. Via Sydney Nano Foundry + Sydney Analytical bit.ly/4wo7LD0

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

New ZEISS Axioscan 7 digital slide scanner now available at Sydney Microscopy & Microanalysis! Optimised for geological, coral, etc, it delivers high-resolution, automated polarised light imaging to help researchers analyse samples faster + greater detail. About SMM 👉 bit.ly/42LN3gC

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Congratulations to A/Prof Imke Tammen and the OMIA team, finalists for the 2026 Eureka Prize for Excellence in Data Platforms. Proud that Sydney Informatics Hub CRF helped transform this globally used animal genetics database into an AI-enabled research platform. 👏👏👏 #EurekaPrizes @ardc.edu.au

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

A big thank you to everyone involved in #USYD's Technician Commitment Symposium 2026, celebrating technical excellence and exploring new ways to recognise, support and develop our technical workforce – who are the beating heart of #USYD's Core Research Facilities.

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Clearer MRI clues for frontotemporal dementia🧠 A simple brain-scan rating system found that shrinkage behind the left eye helps distinguish probable from possible behavioural frontotemporal dementia; and may flag who is more likely to progress. Via Sydney Informatics Hub CRF. bit.ly/4wP6OmK

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Sydney Microscopy & Microanalysis welcomed a delegation from Abberior – the leading provider of super-resolution & molecular imaging – to our light laser optical facilities. It was a great opportunity to explore future opportunities as part of our international networking efforts. @abberior.rocks

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr Pamela Soh on receiving a Cancer Institute NSW Early Career Fellowship to improve prostate cancer risk prediction using multi-omic data from diverse populations. Sydney Mass Spectrometry is proud to support this important research. 👏👏👏 About SMS ➡️ bit.ly/3pzvEdC

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Sydney Microscopy & Microanalysis has taken delivery of Australia's first Tescan AMBER 2 Ga FIB. This powerful new capability will support advanced materials, biological and multidisciplinary research, expanding the tools available to researchers. About SMM ➡️ bit.ly/42LN3gC

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

How can we measure proteins in individual cells? 🦠🔬 Join our Single Cell Proteomics Workshop w/ Thermo Fisher's Maz Ali and learn how advanced mass spectrometry is revealing hidden biological differences between cells. Via Sydney Mass Spectrometry CRF. 📅 30 July 2026 👉 bit.ly/4gsPv62

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome a technical delegation from Engineers Australia to Sydney Nano Foundry. They explored how our cleanroom facilities support research & industry across quantum technologies, photonics, sensing & semiconductors. Great discussions! About SNF ➡️ bit.ly/4e0THZ7

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Photonic sensors break past measuring limit 💥 Researchers use full spectral ‘fingerprint’ of photonic chip to measure temperature across range 4.6× wider than its electronics normally allow; while staying accurate to 0.013°C. Via Sydney Nano Foundry + Sydney Informatics Hub. bit.ly/3T1pPnL

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Interested in single-cell RNAseq analysis? Join this free hands-on workshop & learn how to analyse, cluster and visualise single-cell data in R using Seurat, Harmony and BioConductor. Via Australian BioCommons + Sydney Informatics Hub. 📅 28-29 July (2 half-days) More info ➡️ bit.ly/4vWn9G5

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Sydney Informatics Hub helped researchers from Vanuatu and Solomon Islands explore how AI can support health research; covering ethical use, data analysis & academic writing. A hands-on highlight: setting up free, offline AI tools that work without costly subscriptions or reliable internet.

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Three days of ideas, collaboration & cutting-edge science! 🔬 Thanks to everyone who made the 2026 Sydney Analytical Vibrational Spectroscopy Symposium such a success – from keynote and invited speakers to students, researchers, industry partners & sponsors. See you in 2027! #Spectroscopy #Research

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Safer, more reliable dialysis care 🩺 A study of nearly 2,000 ultrasound exams found that adding a simple ‘resistive index’ measure can help sonographers assess arteriovenous fistulas used for haemodialysis. Via Sydney Imaging. See paper 👉 bit.ly/44SjBJe #KidneyDisease #Ultrasound

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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USyd Core Research Facilities @sydney-crf.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Students soar to success! 🚀 USYD Rocketry Team wins 2 top categories at 2026 International Rocket Engineering Competition with Galah, their high-performance rocket. Built w/ support from Sydney Manufacturing Hub CRF, Galah combines advanced design, precision manufacturing with hands-on engineering.

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