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Higher precision mirrors set to benefit 'next gen' gravitational wave detectors
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Improved deformable mirrors could help scientists detect new sources of gravitational waves from deep in space.
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Barley partnership brewing between scientists and engineers
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University of Adelaide agri-food and wine scientists and chemical engineers have paired up with the goal to improve the quality of beer and wine.
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Scientists a step closer to malaria drug development
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Scientists have identified a key protein that controls malaria parasite entry into host red blood cells.
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Does your horse cough? Perhaps it has asthma
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Could recent bushfires have increased respiratory distress in horses? Our researchers are investigating.
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World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2020
Wednesday 4 March is the first World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development. This year, we're sharing the great work environmental engineers and students in our faculty are doing under the themes of: adapting to climate change, reducing waste and sustainable cities.
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Bob D’Ottavi Scholarship for 2020 architecture students
The Bob D’Ottavi Scholarship is available to first or second year students undertaking the Master of Architecture or Master of Landscape Architecture and as well as an exchange to Camerino University, Ascoli Piceno, Italy.
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Emerging grape and wine researchers win Wine Australia scholarships
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Eight emerging University of Adelaide grape and wine researchers have been given a boost with Wine Australia scholarships to support their PhD and masters research.
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Industry chips in to save spud scraps
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Up to 100,000 tonnes of potatoes could be saved from the bin each year, thanks to a new $1 million research and development partnership with some of Australia's largest potato producers.
New funding for carbon storage in coastal ecosystems
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Scientists are investigating the potential for more carbon storage in our coastal ecosystems with new funding from the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board.
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Advanced fertiliser research forges ahead with new industry contract
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Enhanced spreading, improved efficiency and reduced environmental impact will be the focus of continuing fertiliser research under a new five-year partnership agreement with US-based fertiliser producer The Mosaic Company.
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