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Leading particle physicist receives highest Australia Day award

Posted on Jan 26 2020 by Sam Le Gallou

Honours for Professor Anthony Thomas, who put the University of Adelaide on the world map of outstanding centres working in fundamental nuclear and particle physics.

eDNA techniques to transform subterranean environmental assessment

A tiny (0.7 mm long) crustacean from the family Parabathynellidae found in groundwater aquifers in the Pilbara region of Western Australia (Image by Kym Abrams)

Posted on Jan 21 2020 by Sam Le Gallou

A new project is set to transform understanding of the impact of mining on Australian subterranean species.

Drones helping Australian sea lion survival

Australian sea lions are in trouble. Their population has never recovered from the impact of the commercial sealing that occurred mainly in the 19th century.

Posted on Jan 17 2020 by Sam Le Gallou

Australian sea lions are in trouble. Scientists are using drones to investigate the health of these animals.

Digital technology to transform vineyard management

Posted on Jan 15 2020 by Sam Le Gallou

$5m digital technologies project to support on-farm decision making for winegrape production.

Watch: 2020 Future Scientist Information Evening

Posted on Jan 10 2020 by Sam Le Gallou

Whether you have an offer already, or will receive one in the near future; re-live or catch up on the Future Scientist information evening we held on campus.

New study reveals a huge neutron star collision 3.4 times heavier than the sun

Posted on Jan 8 2020 by Sam Le Gallou

University of Adelaide physics researchers involved in a new study revealing possible collision of two neutron stars.