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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.
Australian renters suffering due to energy hardship
A new report from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ has found the rental housing sector must set minimum standards for energy performance to protect the health and wellbeing of vulnerable Australians.
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Non-invasive IVF research nets Young Tall Poppy award
Dr Kylie Dunning has won the 2020 SA Young Tall Poppy Science Award for her research into improving IVF techniques using non-invasive methods.
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Adelaide has key role in COVID-19 vaccine human trials
³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers are playing a leading role in the human trials of Australia’s first needle-free, gene-based COVID-19 vaccine.
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Year 11 pathway gives thousands entry to university
More than 2000 Australian students will today be offered a place at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ in 2021 based on their Year 11 performance thanks to an alternative pathway created in response to the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Free public lecture: Mental health of young Australians
Who has responsibility for the mental health of young Australians?
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Research shows potential of gene editing in barley
An international team of plant scientists have shown the potential to rapidly improve the quality of barley grain through a genetic tool known as CRISPR or gene editing.
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Climate change threatens Komodo dragons
The world’s largest lizard, the Komodo dragon, could be driven to extinction by climate change unless significant measures to intervene are taken soon.
Food scientist is advisor on plant-based meat
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s internationally recognised food scientist, Professor Martin Cole, has joined Australian plant-based meat startup v2food as its new Chief Scientific Advisor.
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Helping future-proof the wine sector
Winegrape growers around the world will be better able to navigate future global markets and the impacts of climate change with a new book available free online.