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DNA mapping confirms there are three species of modern elephant
A team of international scientists involving the University of Adelaide have published the first map of the elephant family’s genomic history.
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Giant handaxes suggest that different groups of early humans coexisted in ancient Europe
Even our earliest human ancestors made and used technology - something we can look back on thanks to the lasting nature of stone tools.
#EpicDuckChallenge shows we can count on drones
A few thousand rubber ducks, a group of experienced wildlife spotters and a drone have proven the usefulness and accuracy of drones for wildlife monitoring.
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Middle Earth preserved in giant bird dung
While the giant birds that once dominated New Zealand are all extinct, a study of their preserved dung has revealed many aspects of their ancient ecosystem, with important insights for ongoing conservation efforts.
Online relinquishment of pets now the norm
Online advertising of unwanted pets now makes up a large proportion of pet relinquishments across Australia, a recent University of Adelaide study has confirmed.
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New home for grapevine virus testing
Plant virus testing and elimination services formerly provided by Waite Diagnostics have been transferred to The Australian Wine Research Institute.
What’s Australia made of? Geologically, it depends on the state you’re in
We think of Australia as a solid landmass. But it’s actually more like a jigsaw puzzle that has been put together over many millions of years.
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Nurturing the Innovation Generation
As the Smart Cities movement gathers momentum worldwide, a new generation of University of Adelaide students is preparing to take our urban lives to entirely new levels of sophistication, satisfaction and sustainability.
Social Smarts Guiding International Tech Take-Up
On paper, smart technology would appear capable of supporting and enhancing virtually every aspect of urban life. But in real world applications, of course, technological capability is no guarantee of success.
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Research Contract: Understanding Australia’s Teaching Culture with Respect to Gender Diversity
Our collaborative research project with the Department of Gender Studies and Social Sciences explores how we can better understand the issue of gender diversity in Computer Science, and how we can make changes in our educational environments to approach more equal representation.
