News: School of Physical Sciences
Fossil discovery rewrites history of modern human arrival in Europe
Human occupation in Europe was almost 10,000 years earlier than previously documented, a discovery that stands to rewrite modern human and Neanderthal histories on the continent.
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Trailblazing new opportunities to commercialise defence research

A major defence research commercialisation project between the University of Adelaide and the University of New South Wales is one of just eight proposals shortlisted for the Federal Government’s new $242.7 million Trailblazer Universities program.
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Industry partnership to tackle the future of clean energy

Fortescue Future Industries, Sparc Technologies and the University of Adelaide partner to tackle the future of clean energy.
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University of Adelaide science community recognised in Australia Day Honours

The University of Adelaide congratulates alumni, staff and friends recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours list.
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Superabsorption unlocks key to next generation quantum batteries

University of Adelaide scientists and their overseas partners have taken a key step in making quantum batteries a reality.
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Partnership focuses on cutting-edge glass technology

IPAS has partnered with The Coretec Group to develop a glass to be used in 3D static volumetric display technology.
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$10 million boost for University of Adelaide research

New Australian Research Council funding paves the way for further discoveries.
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Science awards celebrate 2021 academic, student and staff success

The recent Faculty of Sciences’ awards showcase celebrated research, teaching, leadership, professional staff and student success.
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Marathon experiment reveals quirks of quarks

University of Adelaide experts, who are part of the international community of researchers investigating the fundamental physical properties of atoms, may have come across a new paradigm for the way atomic nuclei are built.
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Time travelling in the Tate Museum: How the ‘rock room’ helps researchers study rare collections

Have you visited the Tate Museum at the University of Adelaide’s North Terrace campus?