News: Research
SA hub will help build resilience to drought
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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Honorary Doctor of Science awarded to research and industry leaders
Four scientific leaders awarded honorary doctorates in recognition of outstanding contributions to science.
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What is a 1 in 100 year weather event?
People living on the east coast of Australia have been experiencing a rare meteorological event. Record-breaking rainfall in some regions, and very heavy and sustained rainfall in others, has led to significant flooding.
Over $1m in successful ARC Linkage funding for ECMS
Congratulations to Dr Markus Wagner, Professor Mark Jaksa and their respective teams for successfully securing over AU$1m for their Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage projects.
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They're strange, alien-like creatures from the Flinders Ranges - but how do they eat?
University of Adelaide scientists have discovered the feeding mode of Pentaradial Arkarua, a strange, alien-like creature that once roamed the Flinders Ranges.
‘Animal-stress’ signal improves plant drought resilience
Scientists discover that a gene that helps animal ‘relax’, also helps plants save water.
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Primary school sting nets new wasp species
Four primary schools in regional South Australia have discovered and named new species of wasps as part of a new citizen science project led by the University of Adelaide.
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Success for sciences in industry-linked ARC grants
The University of Adelaide has been awarded more than $3.6 million in industry-linked grants by the Australian Research Council (ARC) for important research that will attract a further $1.8 million in support from industry.
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Adelaide scientists discover new evidence in search for the mysterious Denisovans
Scientists make DNA breakthrough in the quest to better understand our mysterious ancient cousins.
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Why are our rivers running drier?
Researchers demonstrate that climate change is responsible for the changes in the flow and water volume of rivers globally.
