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Wild yeasts may hold key to better wines from warmer climates
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Scientists have found yeasts that naturally occur on wine grapes may improve wines produced in warmer climates.
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Research funding to boost Australia's capacity in nuclear theory
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New research project funding for CSSM's Professor Tony Thomas
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Casual academic opportunities within the Australian School of Petroleum (ECMS)
We are seeking dedicated and passionate casual staff to assist with the delivery of our Semester 1 undergraduate and postgraduate courses, commencing 4 March 2019.
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How Eurasia's Tianshan mountains set a stage that changed the world
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Though you may not know it, the Tianshan mountain range probably changed the lives of your ancestors – and to this day, you.
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The secret lives of fish
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Biologists need a careful understanding of population characteristics and dynamics to sustainably manage wild fish.
Medical cannabis ambitions boosted for agriculture entrepreneurs
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The medical innovations of two agricultural science students has resulted in eChallenge success
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Deep Water, Deep Jungle study tour video highlights
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Watch the video of the 'Deep Water, Deep Jungle' study tour that took students from the School of Biological Sciences to Singapore and Cambodia.
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Faculty of Sciences leadership appointments for 2019
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Our leadership team for 2019 has some new faces, with the new associate dean roles announced by Executive Dean Keith Jones this week.
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Berry shrivel no friend of Cabernet Sauvignon wine quality
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Project finds berry shrivel in Cabernet is influenced by climate and can negatively affect wine flavour and characteristics
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