News & Events: The University of Adelaide Sciences News Items (15 items) http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/ The University of Adelaide Sciences News Items from the The University of Adelaide en Copyright The University of Adelaide 2012 The University of Adelaide web.services@adelaide.edu.au New joint centre focuses on Chinese medicine http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news52881.html DATE: Friday, 11 May 2012 SUMMARY: Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine at the molecular level with the ultimate aim of its integration into Western medicine is the focus of a joint Australian-Chinese Research Centre being announced in Beijing today. Mystery of the missing breast cancer genes http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news52821.html DATE: Wednesday, 9 May 2012 SUMMARY: Researchers from the University of Adelaide are hoping to better understand why the mutated genes for breast and ovarian cancer are not passed on more frequently from one generation of women to the next. Free public lecture: how we're fighting to save species http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news52581.html DATE: Friday, 4 May 2012 SUMMARY: The important role of genetics in the battle to save animal and plant species from extinction will be highlighted at a free public lecture. Teachers to benefit from free e-Science magazine http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news52781.html DATE: Wednesday, 2 May 2012 SUMMARY: The University of Adelaide has launched a free magazine for iPad and the Internet that aims to raise the public's interest in science and provide science teachers with additional resources for the classroom. Space scientists rethink origin of cosmic rays http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news52201.html DATE: Thursday, 19 April 2012 SUMMARY: An international study has produced surprising results about one of the most enduring mysteries in physics - the origin of cosmic rays. Saving forests? Take a leaf from insurance industry's book http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news52181.html DATE: Wednesday, 18 April 2012 SUMMARY: A group of environmental scientists say a problem-ridden economic model designed to slow deforestation can be improved by applying key concepts from the insurance industry. Omega-3 continues to astound award-winner http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news51963.html DATE: Friday, 13 April 2012 SUMMARY: After decades of research, scientists continue to uncover the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids - and there are many more discoveries yet to come, according to a University of Adelaide nutrition researcher being honoured for his lifetime of achievement in this field. Uni celebrates milestones at graduation ceremonies http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news51921.html DATE: Wednesday, 11 April 2012 SUMMARY: Almost 3000 students will celebrate their graduation from the University of Adelaide over the next week, including the first profoundly deaf person to complete an Honours degree in the University's 138-year history. Pollen can protect mahogany from extinction http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news51881.html DATE: Wednesday, 4 April 2012 SUMMARY: New research could help protect one of the world's most globally threatened tree species - the big leaf mahogany - from extinction. $1 million fellowship supports new physics chair http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news51841.html DATE: Tuesday, 3 April 2012 SUMMARY: The University of Adelaide's international reputation for research in optical physics will be given a further boost thanks to a $1 million fellowship from the State Government. Canadian marine expert wins Adelaide fellowship http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news51781.html DATE: Friday, 30 March 2012 SUMMARY: Canadian marine conservationist Sabine Jessen will spend six months at the University of Adelaide from this May after being awarded a 2012 Endeavour Research Fellowship to investigate new strategies to protect the ocean's ecosystem. New Fellow elected to Australian Academy of Science http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news51643.html DATE: Monday, 26 March 2012 SUMMARY: University of Adelaide physicist Professor Tanya Monro has been elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science. Ecologists in Adelaide for national symposium http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news51646.html DATE: Monday, 26 March 2012 SUMMARY: The University of Adelaide will this week host an annual symposium that brings together a network of ecological scientists from around Australia. Animals receive care under new agreement http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news51401.html DATE: Friday, 23 March 2012 SUMMARY: Animals rescued and seized by the RSPCA are receiving treatment from qualified veterinary staff at the University of Adelaide's Roseworthy Campus thanks to an agreement between the two institutions. Simulation explains why HIV cure is elusive http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news51361.html DATE: Thursday, 22 March 2012 SUMMARY: New research from the University of Adelaide shows why the development of a cure and new treatments for HIV have been so difficult for scientists to crack.