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First commercial-grade optical fibres fabricated in space
Special glass rods manufactured at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide have been drawn into over 8 km of optical fibre on the International Space Station (ISS).
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Westpac Scholars to fight disease and support veterans
Four ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide students have been awarded 2024 Westpac Scholarships to help them in their quest to solve major challenges, including fighting superbugs and building more inclusive communities for veterans.
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Excess temperatures cause low flocking concerns
High temperatures during critical periods of the reproductive cycle of sheep result in 2.1 million fewer lambs produced in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ each year, costing sheep farmers an estimated $97 million annually.
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Future space leaders made here: How the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Rover Challenge is sending next generation space explorers to the Moon
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ students from around ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ and the world will converge at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide to pit their custom-built lunar rovers against each other in a one-of-a-kind event this 20-24 March, during the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s 150th anniversary year.
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.
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