News: research
Spirit of Mexico with an Aussie twist
Researchers from the University of Adelaide are harnessing the versatility of agave to help produce an Australian agave spirit that represents a stepping stone to using it as a valuable sustainable and carbon-neutral fuel source.
AI-collected data could compromise childhood sleep disorder diagnoses
A dearth of paediatric data collected using artificial intelligence (AI) tools could compromise the understanding of early sleep patterns.
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Lithium, wheat projects receive ARC funding
The University of Adelaide has been awarded almost $2 million in Mid-Career Industry Fellowships scheme grants by the Australian Research Council (ARC).
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New shape-shifting antibiotics in the battle against superbugs
Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to human health, but a new discovery could help in the war against superbugs, potentially saving millions of lives.
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Methane breath testing for a better future
A University of Adelaide-led study will investigate if mixing a variety of compounds, including biserrula, into cow feed that contains seaweed, can reduce the amount of methane produced by livestock.
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Increased flushing vital to Coorong’s long-term health
A new study from University of Adelaide scientists has found that extremely high levels of salt and nutrients in the Coorong, an internationally important South Australian estuary at the end of the River Murray, is causing serious ecological harm.
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Are you missing out on the super benefits of chia seeds?
Chia seeds are a popular superfood but consumers may not be getting the most benefit possible out of them.
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Why don’t larger dogs live as long as smaller breeds?
Scientists have for the first time explained why larger dogs have shorter lifespans than smaller dogs - selective breeding for size has made large breeds more susceptible to cancer.
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Traumatic brain injuries under the microscope
People who sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI), including concussion, may soon know if they are likely to develop Parkinson’s disease or a long-term memory impairment, thanks to a ground-breaking University of Adelaide study.
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World-first NOLO wine research facility
The University of Adelaide will be home to the world’s first trial-scale research facility for no and low alcohol (NOLO) wine.
