News: Research
Scientists find new alien-like wasp that eats victims from the inside out
![Dolichogenidea xenomorph wasp](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/2018-11/news-wasp-dolichogenidea-xenomorph2.jpg?h=a4faaffc&itok=YGVye6dp)
Just like the terrifying creatures from the Alien movies, scientists have discovered a new species of parasitic wasp that eats victims from the inside out.
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Wine scientists remove bitter flavours from Cabernet Sauvignon
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Scientists at Australia’s largest wine research hub have used tiny magnetic particles to remove strange aromas and flavours from wine.
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Raising the baa: Animal science student wins global award
![Animal science student Leesa-Joy Flanagan has won a major international award](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/2018-11/news-leesa-joy-flanagan.jpg?h=d4dcf2e0&itok=5QlMA1wi)
Research into the growth, health and profitability of lambs has landed animal science student Leesa-Joy Flannigan a major international award.
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Scientists create laser that ‘smells’ like a hound
![Sarah Scholten and Dr Ben Sparkes](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/2018-11/news-laser-sarah-scholten-ben-sparkes.jpg?h=5a90f57a&itok=OzF7BBMh)
Scientists have created a laser which may eventually be used as a human breath test to screen for serious illness.
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Platypus venom inspires potential new diabetes treatments
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The discovery of a key metabolic hormone found in platypus venom will now be investigated for its potential to treat type 2 diabetes.
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Support for grapegrowers in the palm of their hand
![The improved powdery mildew assessment application, PMapp, and a new application, Grape Assess, are now available on Android and Apple devices.](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/2018-11/news-grape-assess-screenshot-news.jpg?h=d4dcf2e0&itok=5XWwFZIL)
Grapegrowers have an advantage for the upcoming season in the form of a new smart phone application and a vital update to an existing app.
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Building bungalows for bandicoots
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Scientists are providing new homes for Adelaide Hills bandicoot populations in an effort to protect this endangered species.
Plant research gets $2.6 million infrastructure boost
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Funding from the Federal Government will be used to update infrastructure and equipment, and introduce new technologies at the Australian Plant Phenomics Facility.
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Caitlin Byrt recipient of prestigious Peter Goldacre Award
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Congratulations to Dr Caitlin Byrt who is the recipient of The Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) prestigious 2018 Peter Goldacre Award.
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Cracking the secret of omega-3 enriched eggs
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Getting some extra omega-3 fatty acids in your diet will soon be easier with enriched eggs developed through a collaboration between our researchers and SA egg producer Solar Eggs.
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