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Marathon experiment reveals quirks of quarks
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University of Adelaide experts, who are part of the international community of researchers investigating the fundamental physical properties of atoms, may have come across a new paradigm for the way atomic nuclei are built.
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New inexpensive method to detect lime in soil
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University of Adelaide scientists have developed a new simple, inexpensive and fast method to detect and measure very low concentrations of agricultural lime in soils, which is generally a time consuming and difficult exercise.
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Why backyard farming is the type of dirty work you want to be involved in
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Is urban agriculture just a nice idea, or a plausible reality? Cosmos Magazine chats to Isobel Hume, Dr Matthias Salomon and Professor Tim Cavagnaro.
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A secret life at Secret Rocks - Unexpected regeneration after fire
![Alana McClelland’s fieldwork uncovered three species of lerps and more than 10 species of wasps and flies during her visit in September 2021. Image: Alana McClelland.](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-12/alana-fieldwork-ep21-2969.jpg?h=c4dd2c7b&itok=0nOcKJLT)
Tiny insects that live on Eucalyptus leaves have been forced to travel vast distances or change what they eat to survive, after bushfires destroyed their habitat.
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Woofs & waves: 6 tips for walking your dog on the beach
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University of Adelaide animal behaviour expert Petra Edwards provides advice on how to enjoy a safe and enjoyable beach walk with your dog this summer.
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Time travelling in the Tate Museum: How the ‘rock room’ helps researchers study rare collections
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Have you visited the Tate Museum at the University of Adelaide’s North Terrace campus?
Top citizen science projects feature in SA Science Awards
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EchidnaCSI has received the Citizen Science Award for Outstanding Science at the inaugural awards for Citizen Science Projects in South Australia.
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Quantum materials deliver a better world
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The University of Adelaide has launched its Quantum Materials strategy with its focus on cutting-edge fundamental research and delivering new quantum-enabled technologies for a safer, wealthier and healthier world.
Outstanding alumni receive top awards
![Dr Brian Croser AO, distinguished alumni](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-12/brian-croser-daa-web_1.jpg?h=c4dd2c7b&itok=usbZjeV2)
Five outstanding University of Adelaide graduates have been recognised for their significant contributions to their professions and communities with Distinguished Alumni Awards.
Powerful words equal a writing prize for young maths scholar
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The Ultimo Prize aims to discover the best emerging writers in Australia. The 2021 Ultimo Prize focused on fiction and poetry by authors under the age of 30, exploring the theme of identity.
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