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AI shaping the future of breast cancer risk prediction

mammogram

A new publication by a national collective of researchers has highlighted the potential for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in identifying women with increased breast cancer risk.

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Clarification on commercial law grey area

Commercial law

A new study from the University of Adelaide has revealed key markers that influence how commercial behaviour is perceived by courts, clarifying the line between legal and illegal conduct in commercial law.

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Funding supports type 2 diabetes research

Tongzhi Wu

University of Adelaide Associate Professor Tongzhi Wu has received funding from Diabetes Australia to investigate the glycaemic effects of sweeteners on people living with type 2 diabetes.

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Leading soil scientist feted with fellowship

Professor Michael McLaughlin

Professor Michael McLaughlin AM from the University of Adelaide’s School of Agriculture, Food and Wine has been elected as a Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors (NAI).

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Well-meaning dogs led astray by rule-defying owners

Dog in a park

While good dogs never mean harm, they are often directed to remain on-lead in nature reserves to protect wildlife. Research from the University of Adelaide has found that whether dog owners follow this rule is mostly driven by social factors.

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Australia’s extinction tally is worse than we thought

Bulloak Jewel butterfly

A new study estimates that more than 9000 insects and other native invertebrates have become extinct in Australia since European arrival in 1788 and between 1–3 additional species become extinct every week.

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Grant supports Indigenous financial management

Students at the University of Adelaide's North Terrace campus

Researchers from the University of Adelaide’s Business School have secured a major grant to enhance sustainable Indigenous financial management practices.

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Responsible AI focus for new research centre

AIML

Today, the University of Adelaide’s Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) in partnership with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) launched its Responsible AI Research Centre (RAIR). The new centre will be based at the Lot Fourteen business and technology precinct in Adelaide.

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Digital security entrepreneurs win eChallenge

Savannah Fung Typpio

Typpio, an innovative solution to combat cyberattacks, has taken out the grand prize at this year’s ThincLab eChallenge.  

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Healthy economic value in visiting green spaces

park health

Visits to green spaces, like national parks, have the potential to save the health system millions of dollars, according to researchers from the University of Adelaide.

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