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Help make myrtle rust dust
A citizen science campaign aims to find and track myrtle rust in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ to reduce the impact of the invasive disease in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥.
Fast-charging lithium-sulphur batteries on the horizon
New research shows that the next generation of lithium-sulphur (Li||S) batteries may be capable of being charged in less than five minutes, instead of several hours as is currently the case.
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Fly biocontrol release targets farm snail pests
A biocontrol program has commenced on the South Coast, where ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n-bred parasitoid flies have been released to help control snail pests and protect crop yields, quality and growers’ profitability.
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DNA protecting gene’s crucial role in brain disorders revealed
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researchers now know more about a mysterious gene’s role in maintaining healthy DNA – a crucial development that could lead to new treatments for life threatening illnesses including neurodevelopmental disorders, some types of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
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Chancellor’s leadership acknowledged
In a significant tribute, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has today, Friday 8 March, International Women’s Day, unveiled a portrait of Chancellor Branson, commemorating her reappointment for a third term and recognising her valued service to the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥.
Making wine with a better finish
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Research Council has funded a ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide project investigating a more efficient method of finishing wines, which could save the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n wine industry tens of millions of dollars each year.
How you can help older ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ns AVOID frailty
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researchers are seeking participants from the City of Charles Sturt to adapt an intervention program to help ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ns avoid becoming frail as they age.
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New trial to protect outdoor workers feeling the heat
As South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ns sweat through warmer weather, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researchers are trialling new approaches to help further protect outdoor workers from the potentially dangerous effects of heat.
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Study shows screen time is replacing vital language opportunities for toddlers
A first-of-its kind study has found that for every minute of screen time toddlers are exposed to at home, they hear fewer adult words, make fewer vocalisations and engage in fewer back-and-forth conversations with their parents.
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Giant steps are what you take, driving on the Moon
Immersive Media program director and Head of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s Realities Extended lab, Steven Cook says futurists have always seen the potential of Virtual Reality (VR) to transform the way we learn and live, but it is only now that we a getting close to developing truly immersive VR.
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