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Insights into continuous waves from neutron stars
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Using data from the LIGO and VIGO detectors, scientists are on the cusp of hearing what they call a continuous gravitational wave or the murmuring of a neutron star.
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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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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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What is Xynisteri? The Cypriot grape variety that tolerates a hot Australian climate and also delivers on taste
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A Cypriot grape variety that tolerates the hot Australian climate also delivers on taste, say scientists.
Uni of Adelaide on the hunt for emerging scientific leaders
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The University of Adelaide is searching for two emerging scientific leaders for its prestigious Ramsay Fellowships.
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Pathways clear for decarbonising heavy industry
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Green energy: Experts have identified some of the most prospective pathways for heavy industry to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions.
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SA hub will help build resilience to drought
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New drought hub to undertake research, development, extension, adoption and commercialisation activities to improve drought resilience and preparedness on SA farms.
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