News: Research
Scientists and staff rewarded for 2018 success
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Some of the best minds in science received awards from the Faculty of Sciences at its end of year function in December.
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New space agency a boost for future science careers and research
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Australia’s new national space agency in Adelaide to provide boost in career opportunities for science and physics graduates.
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Earth sciences graduates named Superstars of STEM
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Three earth sciences graduates are rocking the new title of being among Australia's latest Superstars of STEM.
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Wine researcher Roberta De Bei is our latest Superstar of STEM
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A scientist who helps viticulturists worldwide to produce quality wine has been named among Australia's latest Superstars of STEM.
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Students go underground with ‘Wombot’
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Blackwood High School students are working with University of Adelaide researchers to develop ‘Wombot’, a new vehicle for exploring wombat holes.
11,000 year old genomes uncover population history of the Americas
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11,000 year old genomes uncover remarkable details about the population history of Central and South America.
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Wild yeasts may hold key to better wines from warmer climates
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Scientists have found yeasts that naturally occur on wine grapes may improve wines produced in warmer climates.
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How Eurasia's Tianshan mountains set a stage that changed the world
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Though you may not know it, the Tianshan mountain range probably changed the lives of your ancestors – and to this day, you.
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The secret lives of fish
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Biologists need a careful understanding of population characteristics and dynamics to sustainably manage wild fish.
Berry shrivel no friend of Cabernet Sauvignon wine quality
![Dr Vinay Pagay, lecturer in viticulture and vineyard engineering](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/2018-11/news-vinay-pagay-wine-research.jpg?h=bb8cba3a&itok=iG6hdace)
Project finds berry shrivel in Cabernet is influenced by climate and can negatively affect wine flavour and characteristics
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