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Research reveals how Earth got its ice caps
The cool conditions which allowed ice caps to form on Earth are rare events in the planet’s history and require many complex processes working at once, new research led by the University of Adelaide and University of Leeds has found.
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Microplastic pollution and soil health researchers awarded
Two researchers from the University of Adelaide’s School of Biological Sciences have been awarded the Max Day Environmental Science Fellowship, facilitated by the Australian Academy of Science.
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Illuminating the proton’s inner workings
Scientists have now mapped the forces acting inside a proton, showing in unprecedented detail how quarks—the tiny particles within—respond when hit by high-energy photons.
Lack of global diversity in criminology education
Criminology and criminal justice courses need greater global reflection, inclusion from diverse stakeholders, and deviation from a US-centric approach, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.
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New goal achieved for The Adelaide Score
Patients at the Lyell McEwin Hospital were less likely to be re-admitted when their likelihood of discharge was evaluated by an artificial intelligence system, new research has found.
3D road markings to improve pedestrian safety
A new version of “Dragon Teeth” markings have appeared on Adelaide roads as part of a new project by the University of Adelaide’s Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR), in partnership with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT). The project aims to slow motorists in busy suburban business and pedestrian areas.
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Authentic communication reduces risky teen drinking
While fear-based messaging around alcohol aimed towards teens is common practice, new research suggests a key to curbing adolescents’ risky drinking behaviour is through authentic and open communication that acknowledges some of the positive aspects while warning of the negative consequences of drinking.
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Westpac Scholar to improve aged care with tech
Computer Sciences student Zachary Shinnick has been awarded a 2025 Westpac Scholarship to support his research in machine learning in his pursuit to create better outcomes for people in aged care.
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Human settlement key to extinction of New Zealand’s iconic moa
New research has identified the extent to which human colonisation and hunting contributed to the extinction of New Zealand’s giant flightless bird, the moa.
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Diabetes and heart disease researchers funded
University of Adelaide’s Dr Emma Solly and Dr Sivabaskari Pasupathy will share in the latest round of funding from The Hospital Research Foundation Group’s Advancing Care and Treatment of Chronic Conditions in Priority Populations competitive grant round.
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