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Marine food webs under increasing stress

Marine ecosystem, Whakaari Island, New Zealand. Image: Sean D. Connell

University of Adelaide scientists find growing evidence that marine ecosystems will not cope well with rising sea temperatures caused by climate change.

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Dinosaur relative’s genome linked to mammals

Dinosaur relative’s genome linked to mammals - Tuatara - photo by Nicola Nelson

Scientists have sequenced the genome of the tuatara – a rare reptile whose ancestors once roamed the earth with dinosaurs.

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How do dogs smell COVID-19?

A COVID-19 detector dog enrolled in the NOSAIS program led by professor Dominique Grandjean and Clothilde Julien from the Alfort Veterinary School (France)

How detector dogs are being trained to sniff out traces of COVID-19.

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Future Fellows to advance key marine ecology and palaeontology research

North Terrace campus aerial photograph

University of Adelaide scientists have been awarded more than $1.5 million to study environmental and climate change, but in vastly different contexts.

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Scientists in the news this week: July 31, 2020

Chaber COVID-19 sniffer dog interview

Here are the stories of University of Adelaide scientists and science graduates in the news this week.

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Lab trials: Sniffer dogs training to detect COVID-19

Dr Susan Hazel

University of Adelaide researchers are working with international partners to train sniffer dogs to detect COVID-19 infection.

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Scientists in the news this week: July 24, 2020

Charcoal, ash and red soil left after a bushfire. Image by Rob Fitzpatrick

Here are the stories of University of Adelaide scientists and science graduates in the news this week.

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World’s smallest imaging device has heart disease in focus

Ultrathin 3D printed endoscope imaging an artery - photo by Simon Thiele and Jiawen Li.

A team of researchers has used 3D micro-printing to develop the world’s smallest, flexible scope for looking inside blood vessels.

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Science at home: Wine tasters wanted for new study

Bottling for wine tasting at home

Scientists are looking for regular wine consumers to participate in a 'Wine Perception Study' in your own home.

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