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Grapes suffer internal oxygen shortage during ripening
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Scientists have used a miniature oxygen measuring probe (pictured) for the first time in grapes, to discover how they ‘breathe’ and learn that shortage of oxygen leads to cell death in the grape.
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DNA mapping confirms there are three species of modern elephant
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A team of international scientists involving the University of Adelaide have published the first map of the elephant family’s genomic history.
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Giant handaxes suggest that different groups of early humans coexisted in ancient Europe
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Even our earliest human ancestors made and used technology - something we can look back on thanks to the lasting nature of stone tools.
#EpicDuckChallenge shows we can count on drones
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A few thousand rubber ducks, a group of experienced wildlife spotters and a drone have proven the usefulness and accuracy of drones for wildlife monitoring.
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Middle Earth preserved in giant bird dung
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While the giant birds that once dominated New Zealand are all extinct, a study of their preserved dung has revealed many aspects of their ancient ecosystem, with important insights for ongoing conservation efforts.
Online relinquishment of pets now the norm
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Online advertising of unwanted pets now makes up a large proportion of pet relinquishments across Australia, a recent University of Adelaide study has confirmed.
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New wine scholarships and prizes make 2018 a great vintage
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Scholarships and prizes worth a total of $180,000 over the next three years are now available for students of grape growing and winemaking.
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New home for grapevine virus testing
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Plant virus testing and elimination services formerly provided by Waite Diagnostics have been transferred to The Australian Wine Research Institute.
Kapil Chousalkar to lead the Faculty of Sciences' gender, equity and diversity
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Associate Professor Kapil Chousalkar has been appointed the Director of Gender, Equity and Diversity.
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Highlights from CSSM in 2017
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Key updates from the centre including new videos and a PhD graduate who's been named in the 'Forbes 30 under 30'!