News: School of Physical Sciences
Scientists use koala teeth to map Adelaide's history

Scientists are using koala teeth to learn how Adelaide was settled by Europeans.
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Tectonic time-lapse: One billion years of Earth’s history in 40 seconds

Adelaide scientists are part of an international research team that has published the first full tectonic plate reconstruction of the last billion years.
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Science awards celebrate academic, student and staff success

The recent Faculty of Sciences’ awards showcase celebrated research, teaching, leadership, professional staff and student success.
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University offers: Hey new students, we’re here to help!

You've received an offer, what now? Learn how we can help.
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$7m boost for sciences research

ARC Discovery projects showcase the dynamic breadth of sciences research at the University of Adelaide.
Plant science and geology experts feature in list of world’s most influential researchers

Plant scientists and a geologist from the University of Adelaide are among the world’s most highly cited researchers.
Scientists in the news this week: October 2020

‘What even is the economy?’ Citymag has published a three-part series on ‘how SA makes money and stuff’ featuring several University of Adelaide scientists and science graduates.
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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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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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Monster black hole collision detected by scientists

University of Adelaide scientists observe the biggest black hole merger so far detected.
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