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DNA tracking of timber to increase forest sustainability and integrity
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University of Adelaide scientists have created a DNA fingerprint map to link teak timber back to its plantation of origin and help reduce the $40 billion illicit trade of timber in the Asia Pacific region.
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Scientists on a mission from moon to mars
![IPAS - Professor Nigel Spooner](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-09/ipas-nigel-spooner.jpg?h=2f83cd36&itok=KWfHMXEr)
New projects will contribute to investigating the feasibility of deep space exploration to destinations such as Mars.
Lab report: COVID detector dogs start trials at Adelaide Airport
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Six dogs have commenced research trials at Adelaide Airport to determine the feasibility of deploying dogs to detect COVID-19.
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ECMS InDaily 40 Under 40 success
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Congratulations to the ECMS researchers, current students and alumni who received awards and were named in the recent InDaily 40 Under 40 Awards.
Job opportunity: District Council of Yankalilla seeking civil engineering student
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District Council of Yankalilla (DCY) are seeking a final year Civil Engineering student or recent graduate to assist the Civil Engineering Officer with management of infrastructure assets across the district. Applications close 30 June.
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The Federated States of Degradia
![Carbon Neutral, a Perth-based carbon offset provider, has planted 30 million native trees and shrubs since 2008. Their ambition is to plant a 200km highway of trees across Western Australia’s Wheatbelt, as shown in this image taken using a carbon neutral drone by photographer Russell Ord.](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-06/Federated-States-of-Degradia-Article.jpg?h=f7c3c15a&itok=GI5tfHE5)
With almost a third of arable land classified as degraded, what can we do to reverse the rapid pace of degradation and can we do it in a way that benefits us?
Job opportunity: Intersect seeking casual eResearch Trainers
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Intersect are looking for exceptional PhD candidates based in Adelaide to join their Training team as eResearch Trainers to deliver and/or assist in their courses. Applications close 2 July.
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Join the Adelaide Rover Team for the 2022 challenge
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Applications are now open to join the Adelaide Rover Team for the 2022 Australian Rover Challenge. Apply by 28 June.
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Register for Adelaide Uni's Got Talent
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Calling all students to film and submit an original performance video to go in the running to win the top prize of $500 in cash! Performances can be of any style: dance, singing, comedy, magic…the more entertaining the better. Register by 9 July.
New genetic biocontrol research to help prevent mice plagues
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Scientists are partnering with the CSIRO and the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions to fine new solutions to control mice populations.
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