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An international team of physicists has achieved a breakthrough in understanding something that has puzzled scientists for decades: the discrepancy between experimental measurements and theoretical predictions of magnetic properties of the muon, a heavier cousin of the electron. Published in Nature today, the study – involving researchers from Europe, the US and Australia – delivers the most precis...

Researchers are exploring the potential of specific biomarkers to help improve the prediction of disease progression for people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), opening the door to more personalised treatment strategies. While primarily considered a motor disorder, up to 85 per cent of people with PD will also be affected by neuropsychiatric symptoms, like cognitive impairment and mood dysfunction, a...

Adelaide University researchers and industry partners have uncovered scientific evidence that daily probiotic and postbiotic supplementation can significantly boost gut and skin health in dogs, offering pet owners a promising alternative to antibiotics. The findings, published in Veterinary Dermatology and Veterinary Research Communications, are the result of one of the most detailed microbiome stu...

An Australia-wide study led by researchers at Adelaide University has found ketamine consumption is increasing across the country. The study analysed wastewater samples collected between December 2020 and April 2025. Daily influent wastewater samples were collected from treatment plants across capital city and regional sites in all states and territories, covering on average 53 per cent of the tota...

Adelaide University researchers have demonstrated that a naturally derived seaweed compound can dramatically reduce methane emissions from beef cattle raised in extensive grazing systems, without harming calves. The study, published in Frontiers in Animal Science, investigated the use of bromoform extract oil, derived from the red seaweed Asparagopsis, in pregnant and lactating Angus cows.