News: research impact
Fortescue Future Industries, Sparc Technologies and the University of Adelaide partner to tackle the future of clean energy
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Sparc Technologies Ltd (ASX: SPN) has entered into binding agreements with global green energy company Fortescue Future Industries Pty Ltd (an entity of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd ASX: FMG) and the University of Adelaide, forming the Sparc Hydrogen Pty Ltd Joint Venture (Sparc Hydrogen).
Partnership to revolutionise cancer diagnostic
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The University of Adelaide has partnered with medical technology company Sienna Cancer Diagnostics in an exclusive worldwide licence agreement to develop a unique cancer probe with the potential to detect a sugar molecule only present in cancer cells.
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New barley variety 'Laperouse' released
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French barley breeding company SECOBRA is proud to release its first variety in Australia after many years of collaborative research and development with the University of Adelaide.