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Secret lives of ancient Antarctic penguins and seals uncovered
Analysis of sedimentary ancient DNA has illuminated 6000 years of the lives of Adélie penguin colonies on Antarctica’s Ross Sea coast, showing how animals in the region responded to climate and environmental change events over millennia.
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Magnetic approach to chemo-induced neuropathy
More than 80 per cent of bowel cancer survivors are living with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), a form of chronic nerve damage which can cause symptoms that range from mild pins and needles to losing all feeling and control in your hands and feet.
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Future space engineers gear up for international rover challenge
University students from around the world will compete in a full-scale lunar mission using custom-built semi-autonomous rovers, as part of the University of Adelaide’s annual robotics competition, the Australian Rover Challenge (ARCh).
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Shrimp shell material may control space drug delivery
By sending nanoemulsion formulations on a space flight, scientists are investigating whether chitosan – a material derived from shrimp and widely used to control the release of medications – performs well in controlling medicine delivery when exposed to zero gravity. Their preliminary results suggest that drugs needed by astronauts can be delivered effectively in space.
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First Nations language celebrated at Kaurna Day with new songbook
The University of Adelaide and University of South Australia communities have come together to celebrate the University of Adelaide’s second annual Kaurna Day, this year marked by the launch of a Kaurna songbook — a valuable resource for preserving and revitalising the Kaurna language.
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Advanced analytical methods needed for better insights into chronic diseases
An international team of researchers has explored how multi-omics – the integration of molecular data across different biological layers – can enhance our understanding of the way genetic and environmental factors interact to influence chronic diseases.
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Research reveals how Earth got its ice caps
The cool conditions which allowed ice caps to form on Earth are rare events in the planet’s history and require many complex processes working at once, new research led by the University of Adelaide and University of Leeds has found.
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Lack of global diversity in criminology education
Criminology and criminal justice courses need greater global reflection, inclusion from diverse stakeholders, and deviation from a US-centric approach, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.
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New goal achieved for The Adelaide Score
Patients at the Lyell McEwin Hospital were less likely to be re-admitted when their likelihood of discharge was evaluated by an artificial intelligence system, new research has found.
3D road markings to improve pedestrian safety
A new version of “Dragon Teeth” markings have appeared on Adelaide roads as part of a new project by the University of Adelaide’s Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR), in partnership with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT). The project aims to slow motorists in busy suburban business and pedestrian areas.
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