News: Research
Insights into continuous waves from neutron stars
Using data from the LIGO and VIGO detectors, scientists are on the cusp of hearing what they call a continuous gravitational wave or the murmuring of a neutron star.
[Read more about Insights into continuous waves from neutron stars]
Going viral: What happens in a virology lab?
Virology labs help us learn all about viruses – but what goes on behind the pressurised doors?
[Read more about Going viral: What happens in a virology lab?]
Scientists use DNA testing to help reduce the illegal export of endangered medicine tree
The Advanced DNA Identification and Forensics Facility is helping reduce the illegal export of timber, by testing for genetic variation between populations of the endangered African Cherry tree.
Smokescreen: New tool for the wine industry to prevent smoke taint
Scientists and industry have teamed up to lead trials of new smoke taint protection technology, designed to save wine grapes from the crippling impact of bushfires.
[Read more about Smokescreen: New tool for the wine industry to prevent smoke taint]
How are 'cute' social media videos encouraging the exotic pet trade?
Researchers are concerned video sharing platforms could be contributing to the normalisation of exotic pets and encouraging the exotic pet trade.
[Read more about How are 'cute' social media videos encouraging the exotic pet trade?]
Why is healthy and productive soil important?
The food we eat, the clothes we wear, the air we breathe, the water we drink – it’s all underpinned by healthy and productive soils.
[Read more about Why is healthy and productive soil important?]
What is Xynisteri? The Cypriot grape variety that tolerates a hot Australian climate and also delivers on taste
A Cypriot grape variety that tolerates the hot Australian climate also delivers on taste, say scientists.
Uni of Adelaide on the hunt for emerging scientific leaders
The University of Adelaide is searching for two emerging scientific leaders for its prestigious Ramsay Fellowships.
[Read more about Uni of Adelaide on the hunt for emerging scientific leaders]
Pathways clear for decarbonising heavy industry
Green energy: Experts have identified some of the most prospective pathways for heavy industry to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions.
[Read more about Pathways clear for decarbonising heavy industry]
SA hub will help build resilience to drought
New drought hub to undertake research, development, extension, adoption and commercialisation activities to improve drought resilience and preparedness on SA farms.
[Read more about SA hub will help build resilience to drought]
