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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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Plants to be grown on the Moon when humans return
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NASA has announced that when humans take their first steps back on the Moon after 50 years during the Artemis III mission, astronauts will cultivate and return lunar-grown plants to Earth for the first time.
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Medal for pioneering work on green hydrogen production
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The pioneering research being undertaken at the University of Adelaide by one of Australia’s leading young chemical engineers has been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science (AAS).
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Caution needed over screening scores for heart patients
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Existing non-invasive screening tools may miss heart failure amongst patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and should be used with caution, according to the latest research.
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Preterm birth research in top 10 for delivering extraordinary outcomes
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The impact of life-changing research into preventing preterm births by University of Adelaide experts has been recognised by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
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Australia’s potential as a global leader for surgical AI
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Australia and New Zealand could become international leaders in the safe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery, but first there needs to be guidelines in place to safeguard patients, according to University of Adelaide experts.
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Renowned baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes joins Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium
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Internationally recognised opera singer, Teddy Tahu Rhodes has been appointed to the University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music where he will play a leading role in its Classical Voice department as a teacher and mentor.
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First commercial-grade optical fibres fabricated in space
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Special glass rods manufactured at the University of Adelaide have been drawn into over 8 km of optical fibre on the International Space Station (ISS).
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