News: Research
Urban rewilding paper wins Bradshaw Medal
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A research paper that recommends increasing urban green spaces to prevent human disease, has won a significant award in its field.
Local geoscientist the first Australian student to win award
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Geoscientist Natalie Debenham has been awarded the Journal of Structural Geology’s 'Student Author of the Year Award'.
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Marine biologists provide deep thoughts on kelp forests
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Australian and New Zealand researchers have joined forces to document their view of kelp forests.
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Local boost for AgTech, food and wine start-ups
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Start-up companies in agricultural technology, food and wine are being given a guiding hand with a new business incubator launched at the University of Adelaide’s Waite campus.
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Shedding new light in many directions
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In a unique initiative, Defence Science and Technology and the University of Adelaide are conducting dual-use research that has found applications in defence, mining, medicine, soil forensics and archaeology.
Trapping atoms to protect Australia’s groundwater
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A unique new facility at the University of Adelaide will help protect Australia’s precious groundwater from overuse and contamination.
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Researchers develop a non-invasive test for smoke contamination in vineyards
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Researchers have trialled a non-invasive model for detecting smoke contamination in grapevines.
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Deep breath: this sea snake gathers oxygen through its forehead
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Only fish have gills, right? Wrong. Scientists have found a snake that can breathe through the top of its own head.
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Why are fossils more often male?
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University of Adelaide researchers have discovered that fossil and museum collections around the world are home to more male than female mammals.
Restrained or unrestrained – Dogs travelling in cars set for a ‘ruff’ ride
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Researchers call for compulsory testing of in-car dog restraints and better education about the dangers of having pets loose in your car.
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