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Precision Mirrors Poised to Improve Sensitivity of Gravitational Wave Detectors

Posted on Mar 19 2020 by Robyn Mills

Researchers have developed a new type of deformable mirror that could increase the sensitivity of ground-based gravitational wave detectors.

Malaria finding may pave way for drug development

Posted on Mar 17 2020 by Elisa Black

Scientists from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide’s Research Centre for Infectious Diseases have identified a key protein that controls malaria parasite entry into host red blood cells.

Does your horse cough? Perhaps it has asthma

Posted on Mar 11 2020 by Robyn Mills

�Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide researchers are investigating the frequency of equine asthma and risk factors for its presence in horses across �Ӱ�ֱ��, and whether the recent bushfires have increased respiratory distress.

PhDs cement international collaboration

Posted on Mar 4 2020 by Crispin Savage

Six new PhDs announced by the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide strengthen the long-term collaboration with the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Nottingham, UK.

Transforming potato waste into a new industry for �Ӱ�ֱ��

Posted on Mar 2 2020 by Robyn Mills

Four of the largest potato producers in �Ӱ�ֱ�� want to convert 100% of their potato waste into commercial benefit through their partnership with the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).

New funding for carbon storage in coastal ecosystems

Sampling salt marsh soil cores near St Kilda

Posted on Feb 28 2020 by Robyn Mills

�Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide researchers are investigating the potential for more carbon storage in our coastal ecosystems with new funding from the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board.

�Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide scholars head to the US

Posted on Feb 28 2020 by Elisa Black

Six �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide students have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships to continue their research in the US.

Advanced fertiliser research with new Mosaic contract

Ashleigh Panagaris and Professor Mike McLaughlin in the Fertiliser Technology Research Centre

Posted on Feb 27 2020 by Robyn Mills

Enhanced spreading, improved efficiency and reduced environmental impact will be the focus of continuing fertiliser research under a new five-year partnership agreement between the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide and US-based fertiliser producer The Mosaic Company

CT scanning wheat grains for stress tolerance

Posted on Feb 26 2020 by Robyn Mills

Scientists have developed a computed tomography (CT) scanning method for screening large samples of wheat for drought and heat tolerance.

Engineering for better brewing and wine-making

Posted on Feb 25 2020 by Robyn Mills

New �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide professor Robert Falconer aims to use pharmaceutical engineering principles and expertise in protein chemistry to find quality gains in beer brewing and improved technology for wine-making.