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Cats hard to read: people missing distress signals
With a tendency to view our animals, their needs and emotions through a human-centric lens, a new study has revealed people often misinterpret what a cat is trying to say.
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Study seeks tradeswomen to shape the future of construction
South Australia’s construction industry is amid an ongoing critical skills shortage, but women remain an underutilised skills resource in the sector – accounting for less than 2 per cent of trades roles.
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Cup of coffee reduces risk of irregular heartbeat
A cup of coffee a day could protect against a common heart condition that is a cause of heart failure, stroke and premature death.
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Trial to improve comfort for lower-limb amputees
An ill-fitting lower-limb prosthesis can significantly impact an amputee’s mobility, independence, and overall quality of life, and a new research initiative from the University of Adelaide is aiming to revolutionise socket design to better meet the needs of people living with limb loss.
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Exhibition explores power of connection for vulnerable families
A study into the importance of peer-to-peer support for vulnerable families has been brought to life at The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, University of South Australia, through a new exhibition celebrating the role of social connection and agency in building stronger communities.
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Shopping data reveals surprising urban food deserts
A new approach to identifying food deserts using grocery store purchase data suggests that store proximity is not the driver of nutritionally deficient diets – it is financial and social inequality.
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Will more preschool hours improve child development
The South Australian Government is extending its preschool provision next year, offering up to 30 hours of teacher-led, play-based preschool to 3- and 4-year-olds across the state who need extra support.
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Finding the balance for food security in conflict zones
With more than one billion people around the world living in fragile or conflict-affected situations, establishing food security is an increasing challenge.
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Prime accolade for chemical engineer
Global leader in sustainable hydrogen production Professor Yao Zheng, from the University of Adelaide's School of Chemical Engineering, has been awarded the Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year at the Prime Minister's 2025 Prizes for Science event in Canberra.
Grants to improve cardiovascular outcomes
University of Adelaide leaders in heart health have received extra support for their research from the Heart Foundation through its annual funding round.