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Going viral: What happens in a virology lab?
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Virology labs help us learn all about viruses – but what goes on behind the pressurised doors?
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Landscape Architecture Awards - vote today
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The Kaurna Learning Circle has been shortlisted in the ‘People’s Choice’ category of the AILA Landscape Architecture People’s Choice Award. Voting closes 2 June.
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International Student Barometer Survey - have your say
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We want to know about your experience at the University of Adelaide – your thoughts will help us improve the student experience for current and future international students. The survey closes 7 June.
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Scientists use DNA testing to help reduce the illegal export of endangered medicine tree
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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
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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.
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How are 'cute' social media videos encouraging the exotic pet trade?
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Researchers are concerned video sharing platforms could be contributing to the normalisation of exotic pets and encouraging the exotic pet trade.
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Why is healthy and productive soil important?
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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.
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Students tap into new world wine expertise
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Viticulture and oenology students team up with industry to learn innovative ecommerce and sales strategies.
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Roseworthy solar project powers up
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On its first day of full operation, the Roseworthy Solar Farm managed to offset nearly 90% of the connected campus electrical load.
SA to host global wheat community
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2024 International Wheat Congress to attract 1000 delegates to SA and provide an economic benefit in excess of $5 million.