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Risk factors for dog attacks on other dogs, cats
Dog attacks on other dogs or cats are traumatic events for pet owners – but what do we know about how commonly they occur, or how you might reduce the risk of your pet being involved?
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Re-examining residential risk as climate change intensifies
While stories about the stoic community response to the devastating Queensland and New South Wales floods might be inspiring, according to ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researcher in geography, environment and population, Associate Professor Douglas Bardsley, the reality of global warming requires that we confront the human and economic costs head-on.
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When smoke gets in your vines
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researchers have found a promising new technology for overcoming smoke taint in grapes – a serious issue for grape and wine producers worldwide in the wake of recent devastating fires that have led to ruined and smoke-affected fruit and in some cases the loss of whole vineyards.
Fulbright scholars continue career trajectory
Two ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide alumni have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships to continue their world-class research in law and sustainable transport solutions.
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Research Tuesdays: Covid pawsitive . . .
Our most loyal companions could soon be among our most valuable frontline health workers.
Study shows household and family ties significant in staving off dementia
In a global study, researchers in evolutionary medicine at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide have found that people living in larger households are at reduced risk of dying from dementia and could stave off the progression of the disease for longer.
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Ageing in place successfully could be all about where you live
Research from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has shown that neighbourhood characteristics – from the location of medical services and how much green space there is, to the number of people involved in volunteer activities - can have a significant impact on older people’s ability to age successfully at home.
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ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ scientists lead the conversation on growing the space economy
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s Professor Matthew Gilliham is guiding a session on the technologies needed to support long-term space habitation at the Andy Thomas Space Foundation 13th ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Space Forum. Â
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New appointments boost international expertise in psychology, neuroscience, and public engagement
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has welcomed two new international appointments - Professors Elaine Fox and Kevin Dutton - to its School of Psychology, deepening its research expertise in neuroscience and psychology, and psychopathy.
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ needs to ‘level up’ on research commercialisation
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s Professor Mark Hutchinson who is President at Science and Technology ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ (STA) and Director of the Centre for Nanoscale BioPhotonics (CNBP), will address the National Press Club on why ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ needs to ‘level up’ on research commercialisation – and how to do it.
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