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Marine food webs under increasing stress

Marine life, Whakaari Island, New Zealand

Scientists at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide have found growing evidence that marine ecosystems will not cope well with rising sea temperatures caused by climate change.

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Glimpse into the future with space makers

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Join the leaders of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s internationally recognised for an awe-inspiring glimpse into a future that’s literally out of this world.

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Dinosaur relative’s genome linked to mammals

Tuatara - photo by Nicola Nelson

Scientists from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide and South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Museum have collaborated with Otago ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, New Zealand and a global team to sequence the genome of the tuatara – a rare reptile whose ancestors once roamed the earth with dinosaurs.

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Study sheds new light on vein formation in plants

Agriculture, plant image from Pixabay

An international team of researchers including the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, has found plant hormones known as strigolactones suppress the transportation of auxin, the main plant hormone involved in vein formation, so that vein formation occurs slower and with greater focus.

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Management gender diversity essential in adversity

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A study by an international team of researchers suggests that gender-balanced teams help businesses, especially in adverse times.

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Neurohack brainstorms solutions for young people with SMA

force-based joystick

An accessibility controller, an automatic mattress, a mindfulness support game and a muscle stimulation solution – all designed to assist teenagers living with devastating neurological disorders like spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) – have taken top spots in the Biogen Neurohack.

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Community views sought on abuse of Powers of Attorney

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The independent South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide is inviting views from the community and interested parties as part of its review of the State’s laws on Powers of Attorney.

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Four Future Fellows awarded $3.4 million

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Four ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researchers have collectively been awarded more than $3.4 million from the Federal Government to advance their work. This work will strengthen the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s Industry Engagement Priorities as encapsulated in its strategic plan, Future Making.

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COVID-19 dogs could be sniffing out cases in months

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ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researchers are working with international partners to train sniffer dogs to detect COVID-19 infection.

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New Learning Circle celebrates Kaurna culture on campus

Fred Agius

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide recognises and celebrates the Kaurna Aboriginal people and their deep connection to the Adelaide Plains, with the opening of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s new Kaurna Learning Circle.

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