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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.
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.
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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