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Research centre to grow space food expertise
A new research centre, led by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, will focus international expertise on finding ways to provide the next generation of space explorers with nutritious foods, and the on-demand supply of materials and medicines.
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IceCube neutrinos provide new view of active galaxy
An international team of scientists, including researchers at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, have gathered new evidence about the energetic core of an active galaxy millions of lights years away by detecting neutrino particles emitted by it.
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Human trials to begin on SA-made universal pneumococcal vaccine
South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n biotech company GPN Vaccines in collaboration with the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has developed a new, universal vaccine against the deadly bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae.
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Rhodes Scholar-elect on a mathematical mission
Bridget Smart has become the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s 113th Rhodes Scholar-elect. She has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to study at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Oxford.
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Balancing the autonomy and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults
The independent South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide is recommending important changes to South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s laws regarding how vulnerable adults are safeguarded.
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Ancient genomes reveal hidden history of human adaptation
The use of ancient DNA, including samples of human remains around 45,000 years old, has shed light on a previously unknown aspect of human evolution.
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Defence specialist leads Trailblazer
A leading defence industry specialist with more than 30 years’ experience in the sector has been appointed as Executive Director of the Defence Trailblazer for Concept to Sovereign Capability.
Five decades of rock ‘n’ roll: UniBar joins Hall of Fame
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s UniBar is being inducted into the South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Music Hall of Fame after 50 years of hosting iconic live music.
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Preventing drowning by improving beach safety signage
A new study by a ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researcher has recommended improvements to beach safety signage, which could prevent drownings in the future.
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Students’ ingenious ideas aim to improve the way we live
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide students are showing their final year projects at Ingenuity, including a robot that mimics animal movements, improvements to lunar rover technology and a method of altering the direction of waves.
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