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Peter Veitch receives Australia's most prestigious scientific research award
Professor Peter Veitch has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science for his involvement in one of the greatest scientific discoveries of this century.
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Cat diseases - the impact on our health and economy
Scientists have examined the rates of cat diseases in Australia, their health effects, and the costs to our economy.
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New research to help koalas survive future bushfires
Scientists to study the clinical data of koalas injured in last summer’s devastating bushfires to give them the best possible chance of survival and recovery in future bushfires.
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'Ingenious' scientists feature at key research-industry showcase
Scientists will feature at Ingenuity 2020 – a showcase of student projects exploring real-life applications across all disciplines of STEM.
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Droughts are threatening global wetlands: new study
Scientists highlight the physical and chemical changes that occur during droughts that lead to severe, and sometimes irreversible, drying of wetland soils.
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Sculpture of iconic Ediacaran fossil unveiled
The legacy of science alumni and geological research highlighted with new sculpture celebrating our state’s fossil emblem, Spriggina floundersi.
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Potential new tool for frost screening in crops
Agricultural scientists and engineers identify potential new tool for screening cereal crops for frost damage.
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Scientists set to track Kangaroo Island’s post-bushfire ecosystem recovery
Post-fire recovery rates and ecosystem resilience of Kangaroo Island’s bushfire affected areas will be monitored when scientists return to the island this month.
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Scientists in the news this week: September 2020
Here are the stories of University of Adelaide scientists and science graduates in the news this week.
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Research shows potential of gene editing in barley
Plant scientists show potential to rapidly improve barley grain quality through CRISPR genetic tool.
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