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Tropical fish all at sea
Tropical fish have changed their behaviour as they and other marine animals and micro-organisms - including coral - move south down the east coast of Australia at an alarming rate into more temperate waters off Sydney and Newcastle as a result of warming and climate change.Â
Extraterrestrial surface simulation lab launches new chapter in space research
Today, Thursday 24 March, the ³ÉÈË´óƬ launched its new Exterres Laboratory. The lab, which is the first of its kind in Australia, is an off-Earth surface testing environment for space technology like rovers, which are destined for the furthest reaches of the universe.
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Students’ rovers face simulated lunar missions
This weekend teams of students from around the country will compete in the second (ARCh) held at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ. Students will put their lunar rovers which they have designed and built themselves, to the test in a series of missions performed on a re-creation of the surface of the Moon.
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Release of 2021 National Student Safety survey results
Today, the ³ÉÈË´óƬ released its results from the 2021 National Student Safety Survey (NSSS).Â
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Reusing coffee cups on KI
A group of Adelaide alumni dedicated to sustainable food and beverage practises has teamed up to launch a technology enabled program for reusable food and drink containers on Kangaroo Island.Â
Risk factors for dog attacks on other dogs, cats
Dog attacks on other dogs or cats are traumatic events for pet owners – but what do we know about how commonly they occur, or how you might reduce the risk of your pet being involved?
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³ÉÈË´óƬ to lead collaboration to improve palliative care
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ will lead a state-wide consortium of universities and health and community partners in a $2.25 million project focussing on delivering improved palliative care services to some of the most vulnerable and marginalised in our community.
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Re-examining residential risk as climate change intensifies
While stories about the stoic community response to the devastating Queensland and New South Wales floods might be inspiring, according to ³ÉÈË´óƬ researcher in geography, environment and population, Associate Professor Douglas Bardsley, the reality of global warming requires that we confront the human and economic costs head-on.
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South Australia's global future
Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, the Governor of South Australia, will be among guests taking part in a panel discussion at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ on the state’s global future and South Australia’s position in the world post-COVID.
When smoke gets in your vines
³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers have found a promising new technology for overcoming smoke taint in grapes – a serious issue for grape and wine producers worldwide in the wake of recent devastating fires that have led to ruined and smoke-affected fruit and in some cases the loss of whole vineyards.
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