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Harnessing AI to revolutionise endometriosis diagnosis
An interdisciplinary research team are using ground-breaking AI technologies to make the historically fraught process of endometriosis diagnosis faster, more cost-effective, and less invasive with IMAGENDO®.
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Restoring lost reefs: bringing oysters back from extinction
With ‘ocean music’ and a multi-species approach, University of Adelaide research is helping restore reefs crucial to the recovery of lost ecosystems.
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Breast cancer breakthroughs: dual innovations spark hope
Two breakthrough treatments from the University of Adelaide are set to reduce harmful side effects and boost survival rates for the most common cancer found in women: breast cancer.
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Digital age: screen time’s effect on language learning in children
Research at the University of Adelaide highlights how screen time can interfere with—and possibly aid—children’s early development.
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Measuring light: the world’s most accurate ruler
A portable laser device that tests your breath for signs of disease and organ failure is just the start of the University of Adelaide’s ambitions for laser technology.
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New Weapons in the Battle Against Herbicide-Resistant Weeds
The Soares da Costa team from the University of Adelaide’s Waite Research Institute has developed new herbicidal compounds that will stop resistant weeds in their tracks.
Assembling haplotypes faster than ever with HaploMaker
A team from the Biometry Hub at the University of Adelaide has developed an improved algorithm for haplotype assembly that could help researchers more accurately track plant genetic variation.
Stress less! Targeting the plant cargo hub to help them deal with environmental stress
Just like an international port in a big city, every individual plant cell contains its own cargo hub that responds to their import and export needs.
Creativity and culture
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Breathing life back into performing arts
COVID-19 has decimated the performing arts sector and many people are wondering what post-pandemic live performances will look like.
The solution to staying safe could lie in the virtual world
Whilst many of us escape into virtual worlds as a fun diversion, Researchers believe the secret to teaching people to behave safely and act decisively in the real world can also be found amongst online realms.
Reading the history of indigenous South American peoples in ancient DNA
Ancient human DNA dating back almost 9,000 years has provided significant genetic insights for an international large-scale study in South America.
Defence, cyber and space
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Bots Manipulate Public Opinion Russia - Ukraine in Conflict
New research from the University of Adelaide has shown that social media bot accounts have been used in malicious campaigns to influence online discussion during the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Autonomous rovers for moon exploration
When it comes to studying the surface of moons and planets, robot explorers called “rovers” are the gold standard. They can travel into space far more easily than a human astronaut, traverse new terrains quickly, and collect mountains of useful data.
Giving REDSPICE bite: Why strengthening Australia’s cyber capability demands unprecedented ASD-university collaboration
The Australian Government’s REDSPICE blueprint, released with last week’s 2022-23 budget, will significantly increase the Australian Signals Directorate’s (ASD) cyber and intelligence capabilities.
Energy, mining and resources
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Growing the graphene industry
With the goal of developing a sustainable graphene-based industry in Australia and world-wide, the team at the University of Adelaide’s ARC Graphene Research Hub has made several significant breakthroughs in graphene manufacturing and utilisation.
Renewable energy
The Discovery Pod | Season 1, Episode 6
Cracking the code – finding new ways to power our nation and drive the manufacturing economy.
Professorial Lecture Series: Assoc. Prof. Carl Spandler
Unearthing rare earths: Why mining critical metals is vital to our future, and why Australia is well placed to profit.
Environment, sustainability and climate change
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Bushfire and the challenge to respond to new levels of environmental risk
There have been terrible bushfires this summer across southern Australia – and they are still going. Part of the reason for this disaster is the unprecedented climatic conditions that the country has been facing, including record hot and dry conditions.
Restoring lost reefs: bringing oysters back from extinction
With ‘ocean music’ and a multi-species approach, University of Adelaide research is helping restore reefs crucial to the recovery of lost ecosystems.
Preserving culture: protecting heritage buildings against earthquakes
Our engineering researchers have developed breakthrough methods to earthquake-proof heritage buildings, advancing disaster resilience and safeguarding historic cultural sites around the globe.
Health and biotech
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Harnessing AI to revolutionise endometriosis diagnosis
An interdisciplinary research team are using ground-breaking AI technologies to make the historically fraught process of endometriosis diagnosis faster, more cost-effective, and less invasive with IMAGENDO®.
Breast cancer breakthroughs: dual innovations spark hope
Two breakthrough treatments from the University of Adelaide are set to reduce harmful side effects and boost survival rates for the most common cancer found in women: breast cancer.
Measuring light: the world’s most accurate ruler
A portable laser device that tests your breath for signs of disease and organ failure is just the start of the University of Adelaide’s ambitions for laser technology.
Societal wellbeing
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Digital age: screen time’s effect on language learning in children
Research at the University of Adelaide highlights how screen time can interfere with—and possibly aid—children’s early development.
Speed-reducing innovations drive safety on regional roads
University of Adelaide’s Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) is developing technology to reduce crashes at regional intersections and––in the words of CASR researcher Chris Stokes––“save lives.”
Jailing is Failing: Rehabilitation in the Australian Prison System
The women entering Australia’s prison system are invariably accompanied by significant histories of trauma and abuse. Some have had children forcibly removed, and many women are experiencing levels of self-harm and suicidal ideation that would be completely unacceptable if identified in the outside world.