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GM crops: to ban or not to ban? That’s not the question
A government-commissioned report estimated that South Australia’s ban on genetically modified crops cost canola growers A$33 million since 2004.
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Curious Kids: why do we cry?
Most people cry when they’re feeling sad, or when they are having big feelings.
Protecting people in the front-line
Developing technology to support people in high stress situations boosts their effectiveness and reduces potential harm.
Fast-tracking the fight against disease
Automating plate screening, analysis and interpretation for quicker and better quality diagnosis.
Finding food security in a changing climate
Our research has led to new sophisticated technology that is increasing crop yields in difficult environmental conditions caused by climate change.
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Dragonfly technology provides pinpoint accuracy and super speed
Imagine a world powered by predictive artificial vision and machine learning.
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Poor housing leaves its mark on our mental health for years to come
The damaging effects of housing disadvantage on people’s mental health can persist even years after their housing situation improves.
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Making wine in a warmer world
South Australian winemakers are looking to Europe as the climate—and what drinkers want—is changing.
From Star Wars to Apocalypse Now, director’s cuts are all the rage. But do they make the films any better?
Is this self-indulgence or part of the artistic process?