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Large Hadron Collider regularly makes magic
A brotherly research duo has discovered that when the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) produces top quarks – the heaviest known fundamental particles – it regularly creates a property known as magic.
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Functionality of a grapevine transport protein defined
Researchers at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide have discovered that a protein which mediates the transport of alkali metal ions, such as potassium, and halides ions across plant membranes acts similarly to a protein found in animals.
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Exploring motivations and barriers for climate change activists
Social media posts, online petitions, writing to politicians and donating to environmental groups have been identified as popular starting points for climate activists, according to research from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide.
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Project turning food waste into bioplastics receives award
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide PhD candidate Mel Nguyen was awarded at this year’s international Visualise Your Thesis (VYT) competition for her research investigating how to turn food waste into durable bioplastics.
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ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ set to be test ground for ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s first lunar rover
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide will be a key partner in a project to build ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s first lunar rover. The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s Exterres Facilities will be used as the testing ground that will expose ‘Roo-ver’ to a simulation of the harsh environment of space.
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SAiGENCI researchers given a funding boost
Researchers from the South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n immunoGENomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI), based at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, have been awarded funding to further their work in prostate and pancreatic cancers.
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Upskilling wine business and tourism program
A new educational program has launched aimed at assisting the South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n wine tourism sector in responding to new and emerging demands.Â
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Subdued growth for SA, while cost of living crisis eases
South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s economy grew weakly in 2023/24 as a result of capacity constraints and weak household spending growth, according to the latest SA Centre for Economic Studies (SACES) Economic Briefing Report from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide.
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Project to purify sperm for IVF success receives funding
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s Professor Sarah Robertson has received more than $820,000 to address a significant unmet health need which forms part of the IVF process.
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Healthy ideas awarded funding through NHMRC program
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researchers will share in more than $15 million dollars through the latest round of the National Health and Medical Research Council Ideas Grants.
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