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Illegal shark product trade evident in Australia and New Zealand
Research from the University of Adelaide’s School of Biological Sciences and Wildlife Crime Research Hub has highlighted evidence of shark products entering both Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand, including clear patterns in flows between the two countries.
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World-first highly cave-adapted wasp discovered in Nullarbor Caves
A team of researchers from the University of Adelaide, in collaboration with cavers, has uncovered a large number of eyeless, cave-adapted invertebrates – including spiders, cockroaches, centipedes, and, remarkably, a wasp.
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Sparc Hydrogen pilot plant opening ceremony
A first in green hydrogen reactor technology is being launched today at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy campus by Sparc Hydrogen Pty Ltd, a start-up company founded to translate research conducted by Professor Greg Metha. Sparc Hydrogen is a joint venture between Fortescue, Sparc Technologies and the University of Adelaide. Representatives from each partner joined the ceremony.
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Why regulations in plant gene editing are a must
While some scientists argue that agricultural gene editing regulations are overly restrictive, a new paper from the University of Adelaide emphasises the importance of clear regulations to ensure new technologies are used safely and responsibly.
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Real-time study to reveal emerging impacts post COVID
As Australia heads into the winter surge of COVID and influenza cases, University of Adelaide clinicians and colleagues from across the country want to speak to people with cold and flu symptoms for a new study.
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Underwater kin-making motivates reef recovery divers
New research shows how emotional responses like grief, hope and sadness are motivating divers to help restore the Great Barrier Reef, as it faces increasing climate-related threats.
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Exploring the path to gender justice in global health
A new report on explaining the gender and health connection and how it can be better understood to reach equity and social justice goals will be launched at the University of Adelaide’s Union House on Friday 20 June.
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Adolescent drug trial reanalysed
A highly-cited trial from 2007 used by international health agencies to support the use of medication of adolescents with depression, has been critically reviewed by a team from the University of Adelaide.
Energy poverty’s mental health harms are about more than money
A University of Adelaide study has found that the negative effects of energy poverty on mental health are not only related to income stress and therefore differ depending on how energy poverty is defined.
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Zinc–iodine battery with outstanding stability now a reality
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a new dry electrode for aqueous batteries which delivers cathodes with more than double the performance of iodine and lithium-ion batteries.
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