News: Research
New funding for carbon storage in coastal ecosystems
Scientists are investigating the potential for more carbon storage in our coastal ecosystems with new funding from the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board.
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Advanced fertiliser research forges ahead with new industry contract
Enhanced spreading, improved efficiency and reduced environmental impact will be the focus of continuing fertiliser research under a new five-year partnership agreement with US-based fertiliser producer The Mosaic Company.
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Scientists develop CT scanning technique for stress tolerance in wheat
Scientists have developed a computed tomography (CT) scanning method for screening large samples of wheat for drought and heat tolerance.
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The bush is a hive of activity, but let's not forget our native pollinators
The honeybee industry sustained considerable losses in the recent fires, but native species of bees, beetles, flies and birds are just as important for crops.
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Self-fertile almond varieties create buzz ahead of harvest
Upcoming almond harvest to provide the best commercial indication yet of the success of University-developed self-fertile varieties.
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Generous PhD scholarships to deliver the tools for integrating the mining value chain
Join the Australian Research Council Training Centre for Integrated Operations for Complex Resources and help deliver the vital enabling tools – advanced sensors, data analytics and Artificial Intelligence – for automated, integrated and optimised mining.
Early exposure to infections doesn’t protect against allergies, but getting into nature might
Scientists say keep washing your hands, especially in cities and airports, but don’t be afraid of getting a little dirty in biodiverse environments.
Past climate safe havens now most vulnerable
Scientists are investigating ways to intervene and facilitate climate adaptation at high-biodiversity locations expected to be hit the hardest by climate change.
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Leading particle physicist receives highest Australia Day award
Honours for Professor Anthony Thomas, who put the University of Adelaide on the world map of outstanding centres working in fundamental nuclear and particle physics.
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eDNA techniques to transform subterranean environmental assessment
A new project is set to transform understanding of the impact of mining on Australian subterranean species.
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