News: School of Physical Sciences
New model suggests lost continents for early Earth
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Earth scientists suggest that continents may have risen out of the sea much earlier than previously thought but were destroyed, leaving little trace.
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Where do rocks come from?
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Five-year-old Claire from Perth asks Professor Alan Collins, "where do rocks come from?"
Probe detects the mechanism for spreading of metastatic cancer cells
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A new fluorescent sensor developed by researchers from the University of Adelaide can detect migrating cancer cells and could be used to target medication to stop metastasis in aggressive cancers.
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Australia’s epic story: a tale of amazing people, amazing creatures & rising seas
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The Australian continent has a remarkable history - a story of isolation, desiccation and resilience on an ark at the edge of the world.
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Quantum sensors to make Australia safer
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Researchers to work with the Defence Science and Technology Group on four ambitious quantum technology projects.
On top of the world: Sciences research ranks high in ERA results
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Science research at the University of Adelaide has reached new heights according to the 2018 Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) results released this week.
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Photonics & space internships await physics student
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New Colombo Plan Scholarship recipient Rhona Hamilton has sights on her internships at the University of Tokyo and National Astronomical Observatory of Japan.
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Chasing clouds in Antarctica: cool stories from a physics graduate
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It’s a unique way to escape the heat. Physics graduate Tom Chambers spent his summer exploring clouds in Antarctica.
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Palaeontologist identifies ‘mystery photographer’ of the Naracoorte Caves
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Scientists emphasise the importance of historical writing in caves, after proving the identity of the first person to photograph Australian caves more than 150 years ago.
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Watch: Future Scientist Information Evening
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Whether you have an offer already, or will receive one in the near future; re-live or catch up on the Future Scientist information evening we held on campus.
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