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Trees are better for us than we realise
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s Environment Institute and Green Adelaide will host an evening with pioneering environmentalist Jon Dee, highlighting the health-giving potential of trees.
Recommendations lead to landmark Succession Act reform
The independent South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Law Reform Institute (SALRI), based at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, has made important recommendations culminating in the passing of a new landmark Succession Act to replace decades of out-of-date laws – one even stemming from the era of King Charles II in the 1600s.
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Industries reach for the stars during Space Fortnight
Building ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ in zero gravity, growing food while in orbit, searching for space resources and selecting solar destinations for humans – business and industry professionals are learning how to prepare for a future in space from global experts during a stellar two-week event at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide.
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Rover teams line up for 2024 challenge
Students from around ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ and overseas have joined the race to be selected to become finalists in next year’s ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Rover Challenge (ARCh).
Private renting is making you age faster
A new study, jointly conducted by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide and ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Essex, has found that renting, rather than owning, a private-sector home leads to faster biological ageing.
Fellows nominated for technological innovation
Three ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researchers have been recognised by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Academy of Technological Sciences (ATSE) for their cutting-edge work in the diverse areas of ocean conservation, energy storage, and decarbonisation transformation in heavy industry.
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Young leader to drive change as member of Global Youth Committee
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide student Emily Parsons has been selected to sit on a Global Youth Committee chaired by Julia Gillard, which aims to bridge the gap between the experiences of young people and the policies that dictate their lives.
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Fibre boost could combat ‘chemo brain’ drain
Using a supplement to increase fibre intake while undergoing chemotherapy can significantly reduce brain inflammation and associated health issues, according to new research by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide and SAHMRI.
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Precision medicine and the fight against diabetes
A new report contributed to by researchers from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide highlights the importance of precision diabetes medicine in clinical practice and emphasises the critical knowledge gaps that need to be addressed.
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Exploring the human bias behind AI algorithms
In this latest Research Tuesdays event, AI’s hidden impacts, a ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researcher will explore the serious consequences of relying solely on AI algorithms that perpetuate existing human prejudice and how researchers are solving these challenges.
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