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Scientists named as environmental influencers
University of Adelaide scientists have been named among South Australia’s most influential people in the environment sector.
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How did sugar-eating birds co-evolve with plants that produce nectar?
Research led by the University of Adelaide has shown, for the first time, that the digestive systems of nectar-eating birds co-evolved with the nectar-composition in flowers.
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Defence Women in STEM scholarships awarded to Uni of Adelaide students
Five women undergraduate students from the University of Adelaide have won scholarships to help them continue their STEM-related studies.
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Fighting frost: Minimising the impact on Aussie crops
Researchers have analysed the performance of varieties and advanced breeding lines of wheat and barley in response to frost in different environments.
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New South Australian State Chair of Petroleum Geoscience
Congratulations to Professor Simon Holford for being appointed to the South Australian State Chair in Petroleum Geoscience.
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United States influences Australia's illegal pet trade
When it comes to importing illegal reptiles, Australia’s trade closely follows US trends, according to new University of Adelaide research.
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Say hello to echidnas, poop and creepy crawlies
Science communicators will join forces with a local echidna ecologist to share their expertise in echidnas and insects in a free, interactive workshop on Kangaroo Island, as part of National Science Week.
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Future Fellowships to boost agriculture and earth sciences research
$2.5m to advance research on enhancing crop salt tolerance; gene regulation in wheat; and the interplay between tectonics, climate and resources.
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Bringing self-sufficient power systems to the Solomon Islands
Researchers and students from the School of Mechanical Engineering will be establishing life-changing hydropower systems and training to Malaita on the Solomon Islands.
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Even koalas need a virus PCR test
Animal scientists have refined a test to more accurately detect viruses in koalas.