http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/ The University of Adelaide Sciences News Items from the The University of Adelaide en-au Copyright 2013, The University of Adelaide Wed, 22 May 2013 02:11:10 GMT The University of Adelaide web.services@adelaide.edu.au http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news61441.html DATE: Wednesday, 22 May 2013 SUMMARY: University of Adelaide researchers are working with the Australian nursery industry to produce 'designer eucalypts' more suitable for our home gardens and urban landscapes than many trees currently available. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news61401.html DATE: Monday, 20 May 2013 SUMMARY: More nutritious almonds for consumers and a greater range of high-quality varieties for industry - these are the aims of the Australian Almond Breeding program at the University of Adelaide, which has just received industry funding of $2.35 million to continue developing new almond varieties. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news61341.html DATE: Wednesday, 15 May 2013 SUMMARY: Will Australia's biodiversity benefit from the new carbon economy designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Or will bio-'perversities' win the day? http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news61281.html DATE: Monday, 13 May 2013 SUMMARY: University of Adelaide researchers have helped unlock the genetic secrets of one of the world's most unique and culturally significant plants, the sacred lotus. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news61181.html DATE: Wednesday, 8 May 2013 SUMMARY: Researchers at the University of Adelaide's Waite Campus will have ready access to advanced microscopy with the launch of a new facility today. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news61001.html DATE: Friday, 3 May 2013 SUMMARY: Scientists are calling on the public to help with new research seeking greater understanding of the biology of the Giant Australian Cuttlefish to help stop its decline. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news60921.html DATE: Wednesday, 1 May 2013 SUMMARY: Wine research and training has been given a significant boost today with the announcement of $2.4 million for a new training centre focussed on innovative wine production at the University of Adelaide's Waite Campus. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news60861.html DATE: Monday, 29 April 2013 SUMMARY: University of Adelaide researchers have been awarded $770,000 out of the $1.3 million funding announced today from the State Government's International Research Grant Program. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news60821.html DATE: Friday, 26 April 2013 SUMMARY: University of Adelaide veterinary pathologists have confirmed that a marine virus not previously reported in South Australia has been found in dead dolphins found washed up on the state's beaches. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news60721.html DATE: Wednesday, 24 April 2013 SUMMARY: Ancient DNA recovered from a series of skeletons in central Germany up to 7500 years old has been used to reconstruct the first detailed genetic history of modern Europe. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news60401.html DATE: Monday, 8 April 2013 SUMMARY: University of Adelaide researchers are working to prevent the introduction into Australia of a potentially devastating new grapevine virus. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news60321.html DATE: Thursday, 28 March 2013 SUMMARY: The University of Adelaide's Professor James Paton has been elected as a Fellow to the Australian Academy of Science. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news60142.html DATE: Tuesday, 19 March 2013 SUMMARY: An international team of scientists has uncovered how some sea snakes have developed 'shrunken heads' - or smaller physical features than their related species. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news60121.html DATE: Monday, 18 March 2013 SUMMARY: University of Adelaide students, graduates and staff dominated the 2013 Channel 9 Young Achiever Awards. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news59981.html DATE: Thursday, 14 March 2013 SUMMARY: Should we halve our meat consumption for the health of our population and the world's environment? See Debate @ The Waite on Thursday 21 March.