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Adelaide scientist wins ‘bronze’ at global neurophotonics event
A project to map the hearing capability of zebrafish has won Mengke Han third prize at the global Frontiers in Neurophotonics’ summer school.
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Mediterranean drought-tolerant vines set for Australian experiment
Wine researchers are investigating drought-tolerant grape varieties from Cyprus for their suitability for Australian conditions.
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$35.6 million boost for sciences' research infrastructure
Research for a range of industrial sectors including scientific, advanced manufacturing, defence, resources, biomedical and agriculture has received a major boost.
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New ‘vet tech’ degree to target emerging skills gap
A new three-year Bachelor of Veterinary Technology at the University’s Roseworthy campus will train ‘paraveterinary’ health care specialists.
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Moo-ve over methane... Scientists show we can breed cattle that produce less gassy emissions
Animal scientists have found the genetics of a cow strongly influence the composition of their gut and how much methane they produce.
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Disease-free locals 'koalafy' as population protectors
Chlamydia-free koalas from Kangaroo Island may be needed to help save declining populations in other parts of Australia.
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New model suggests lost continents for early Earth
Earth scientists suggest that continents may have risen out of the sea much earlier than previously thought but were destroyed, leaving little trace.
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An incredible journey - the first people to arrive in Australia came in large numbers, and on purpose
It took more than 1,000 people to form a viable population in Australia. But this was no accidental migration, the first arrivals must have been planned, scientists say.
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No yee-haw: What endangered creature are your cowboy boots made from?
Researchers investigating the world’s exotic wildlife trade have made a startling discovery...
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New ‘king’ of fossils discovered on Kangaroo Island
Fossils of a giant new species from the long-extinct group of sea creatures called trilobites have been found on Kangaroo Island.
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A shore future for our coastal vegetation
Researchers are using new ways to gain genetic information from ocean sediment to determine the past and future survival of our coastal vegetation.
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Where do rocks come from?
Five-year-old Claire from Perth asks Professor Alan Collins, "where do rocks come from?"
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When pets become pests: the exotic pet trade producing invasive species
Scientists are learning more about what drives the exotic pet trade to help reduce the threat of new invasive animal and bird species.
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New leader for School of Biological Sciences
The University's biosciences research and education has been boosted by a new leader.
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Higher biodiversity means healthier humans
Scientists find restoring environments to include a wider range of species can promote ‘good’ bacteria over ‘bad’.
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Probe detects the mechanism for spreading of metastatic cancer cells
A new fluorescent sensor developed by researchers from the University of Adelaide can detect migrating cancer cells and could be used to target medication to stop metastasis in aggressive cancers.
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Plant discovery opens frontiers
Scientists discover biochemical mechanism fundamental to plant life that could have huge implications for biomedical, pharmaceutical, chemical and biotechnology industries.
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Deadly diseases to be hit by single vaccine
Scientists from the Research Centre for Infectious Diseases have developed a single vaccination approach to simultaneously combat influenza and pneumococcal infections.
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Pollen allergens: Are plants trying to kill us?
Pollen allergies have long been a major pandemic health problem for humans. Plant molecular geneticist Deborah Devis is learning that pollen proteins play a vital role in a plant's reproductive process.
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What you missed from 'Tasting Australia - the chemistry of wine'
There's exciting science you can find in your glass, writes viticulture and oenology graduate Lieke van der Hulst.
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The Fungus Olympics
The race is on to find new ways to tackle disease. That’s why we’re competing in this year’s Fungus Olympics.
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Scientists discover how mutations in DNA can cause neurodegenerative disease
Scientists discover how mutations in DNA can cause neurodegenerative disease.
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New director of world-leading plant research facility
The University of Adelaide-led world-leading facility that underpins innovative plant research in Australia has appointed its first Executive Director to drive future success.
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Why don’t horses sit or lie down even while sleeping?
Horses have a amazing ability to be able to sleep standing up. But they do also sleep lying down. If you’re a horse, you need to be able to do both.
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New leadership for food sciences research
South Australia’s multi-billion-dollar food industries will benefit from new scientific leadership in the state.
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Wild barley reveals drought tolerant traits that could improve elite cultivars
Scientists discover wild barley genes that could be used to improve drought tolerance in barley, the second most important cereal crop in Australia.
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Uncovering long-term growth histories in fishery species
Jasmin Martino investigates the use of ear stone chronologies for understanding long-term trends and drivers of growth in fisheries.
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Australia’s epic story: a tale of amazing people, amazing creatures & rising seas
The Australian continent has a remarkable history - a story of isolation, desiccation and resilience on an ark at the edge of the world.
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Lifting spirits: How you can get involved in the South Australian gin spike
The craft spirit scene in South Australia is booming. Here's how you can get involved in the art of spirit production and winemaking.
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Who, where, when, why, wasp? New wasps named after biscuits & Doctor Who aliens
Researchers inspired by chocolate biscuits and Doctor Who aliens when choosing names for 10 new species of wasps.
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Underground beetle breathing brainteaser solved
Scientists have uncovered how aquatic beetles breathe in underground water.
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