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Droughts are threatening global wetlands: new study
³ÉÈË´óƬ scientists have shown how droughts are threatening the health of wetlands globally. Published in the journal , the scientists highlight the many physical and chemical changes occurring during droughts that lead to severe, and sometimes irreversible, drying of wetland soils.
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$20 million Budget boost for world-leading AI research
Australia’s position as one of the world leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning will be further boosted thanks to $20 million announced in the Federal Budget towards a new national centre, to be based at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ.
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New facilities push advanced materials boundaries
Advanced materials research and design, including revolutionary new technology with potential for sterilising surfaces against COVID-19, is taking a step forward with two new facilities at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ.
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Study confirms genetic link in cerebral palsy
An international research team including the ³ÉÈË´óƬ has found further evidence that rare gene mutations can cause cerebral palsy, findings which could lead to earlier diagnosis and new treatments for this devastating movement disorder.
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Fossil emblem sculpture unveiled on campus
The legacy of ³ÉÈË´óƬ alumni and geological research was highlighted today with the unveiling on campus by Premier of South Australia, the Hon. Steven Marshall, of a sculpture celebrating the state’s fossil emblem, Spriggina floundersi.
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Scholarships invest in state and nation’s future leaders
In a once-only opportunity, 200 scholarships are available to assist future leaders to develop their expertise and to upskill by undertaking the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s MBA (Emerging Leaders) program.
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Potential new tool for frost screening in crops
Agricultural scientists and engineers at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have identified a potential new tool for screening cereal crops for frost damage.
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New guideline network key for world-class health services
Improving the health of Australians and New Zealanders is the driving force behind the creation of a new network to disseminate information and promote collaboration in guideline development.Â
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Animation to bring clarity to dense breasts
A group of Australia’s leading breast cancer researchers is raising awareness about the importance of breast density in detecting breast cancer – and they’ve released a new easy-to-understand animation to help save women’s lives.
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Testing time for pills in space
Pills are being sent into space to test how they cope with the rigours of one of the harshest environments known.