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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

Adelaide Rover Team

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.

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Help make myrtle rust dust

Myrtle rust on Rhodamnia sessiliflora fruit credit Geoff Pegg

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¥.

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Fast-charging lithium-sulphur batteries on the horizon

battery - iStock image

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

Kate Muirhead, Kym Perry, Lizzie von Perger, and Svetlana Micic

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

Microscopic images showing bright red spots on a cell next to an image of green cells showing DNA damage.

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

Chancellor Branson with her portrait

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¥.

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Making wine with a better finish

Professor Kerry Wilkinson in a barrel room

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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How you can help older ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ns AVOID frailty

Two citizen scientists in a park

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

Paul Rothmore standing with City of Adelaide workers and the Lord Mayor in Victoria Square

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

Toddler sitting in front of a digital tablet. She is watching the screen.

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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