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Unpacking sugar’s effects on kids’ brains

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Sugar has long been blamed for hyperactivity in children, but research from the University of Adelaide reveals that its effects on the young brain are far more complex and long-lasting.

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Cashless society: the true cost of pain-free payments

A cashless payment via mobile phone

A new study from University of Adelaide researchers has revealed that while cashless payments are convenient, they come at a price.

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Research Tuesdays Lecture Series: Improving endometriosis care

Improving endometriosis care

Music isn’t just about fun and entertainment. It’s also a powerful tool for self-expression, human connection, and motivation. But did you know it can be useful for pain regulation, boosting immune health, lowering blood pressure, and easing clinical anxiety and depression? 

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Growing plants for space: securing Earth’s sustainable future

Growing plants for space: securing Earth’s sustainable future

University of Adelaide researchers are helping humanity explore among the stars by developing off-Earth agriculture and––in the process––finding interstellar solutions that could transform plant cultivation here at home.

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Research Tuesdays Lecture Series: Our new right to disconnect

Phone turning off

Music isn’t just about fun and entertainment. It’s also a powerful tool for self-expression, human connection, and motivation. But did you know it can be useful for pain regulation, boosting immune health, lowering blood pressure, and easing clinical anxiety and depression? 

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Harnessing AI to revolutionise endometriosis diagnosis

A doctor analysing an ultrasound image

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

diver under the sea

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

Breast cancer ribbon

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

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

Light measured

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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