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University of Adelaide scores highly in subject rankings
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The University of Adelaide has retained its position among the world’s top universities, with the release of the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.
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Scientists seek your soil for century-chemical study
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University of Adelaide researchers are calling on South Australian citizen scientists to donate soil samples from their backyard gardens for a study examining how widely spread per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are in our home gardens.
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Act of Treason agave spirit is research you can drink
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Tequila fans curious about what an Australian version of the famous drink tastes like can now purchase the Act of Treason agave spirit, which incorporates University of Adelaide research.
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Exploring the lasting effects of concussion
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The latest Research Tuesdays event, Concussion: lasting impact, will share recent findings around the long-term effects of head injuries.
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University aboard NASA’s search for lunar volatiles
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NASA has announced the selection of three new lunar surface science experiments as part of its Artemis III mission, including the Lunar Dielectric Analyzer, which will search for lunar ice and other volatiles with input from the University of Adelaide’s Andy Thomas Centre for Space Resources (ATCSR).
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UK-US-Australia collaboration scales plant growth in preparation for space exploration
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A collaborative project that will prototype controlled-environment-agriculture systems for Low Earth Orbit, involving the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space (P4S) and led by UK company Vertical Future (VF), is set to receive $3 million in funding.
Heat stress from ocean warming harms octopus vision
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While climate change has led to an increase in the abundance of octopuses, heat stress from projected ocean warming could impair their vision and impact the survivability of the species.
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Waite 100: Black tie gala celebrates Waite campus as century-long engine of innovation
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The University of Adelaide celebrates 100 years of scientific discovery in agriculture, food and wine during its 150th year.
Climate change impacts terrorist activity
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Changing weather patterns induced by climate change are contributing to shifts in the location of terrorist activity, according to new research.
Exercise habits in youth create better health outcomes for some
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Forming a long-term recreational exercise habit as a young person has a beneficial impact on physical and mental health later in life, but some groups, such as females and academic high-achievers, miss out on these benefits disproportionately.
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