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Decolonising health to provide better care for patients

A decolonised, holistic approach to health, led by First Nations people will mean a "safer journey" for Indigenous people accessing care, researchers say.

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How we solved the mystery of the pink sand on South Australia’s beaches – podcast

Take a walk along a beach in parts of South Australia, and you may come across unusual patches of pink sand. When a team of geologists began analysing samples of this mysterious sand to find out where it comes from, their search took them back through time to a previously…

The Conversation

How we should be utilizing whey

"We found cheesemakers knew what waste whey could be used for but were put off by practical challenges"

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Citizen scientists can help save Australia’s threatened species if we give them more direction

Across Australia and around the world, citizen scientists are protecting species by recording sightings, surveying landscapes and collecting samples. No job is too big or too small. As wildlife ecologists, we are indebted to this army of volunteers.

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Invasive weed found to be rare rodent's top menu choice

A threatened rodent that only survives on offshore islands has a preference for one of Australia's most invasive weeds for its food and shelter, research shows.

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Global heating could cause an extra 1.2m lamb deaths in Australia each year, study finds

University of Adelaide study finds potential lamb deaths from heat stress could increase from 2.1m to 3.3m per year under a 3C rise

The Guardian - AU

Killer fungi detectives: inside the lab that may be fighting the next pandemic

Researchers in Adelaide are at the forefront of finding new fungal pathogens, which are spreading more because of climate change and can be deadly without effective drugs

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Birdwatching, immune responses and evolutionary mapping honoured at 2023 Eureka Prizes

Hundreds of scientists from across the country have gathered at the Australian Museum in Sydney for the presentation of the Eureka Prizes. Awarded annually since 1990, the prizes recognise outstanding contributions to science and the public understanding of science.

The Conversation

Big changes planned for growing Adelaide skyline, but finding tradies a major concern

Construction industry bodies are warning thousands of workers will be needed to meet demand across the state.

ABC News

'Shape-shifting' antibiotic gives hope in superbug war

Scientists from the University of Adelaide hope the discovery of a new technique to bolster antibiotics can be used in the fight against superbugs.

AAP

Biological defleecing method could see wool pulled off a sheep's back through corn protein injection

Researchers are pushing to solve the "number one issue in the Australian wool industry", and it all comes down to a protein from corn.

ABC News

Former drug addict Michael Rowcroft running to raise money for rehabilitation centre

Michael Rowcroft nearly lost his life two years ago in a stabbing, but now he is planning to run more than 300 kilometres to raise money for the rehabilitation centre that helped turn his life around.

ABC News

Terrence was hiding that he couldn't read or write but now he reads books on his commute

It was for the saddest of reasons Terrence Lennon Wingfield skipped school a lot — the young Aboriginal boy was being relentlessly picked on for his disability. When his mother died, he tapped out completely.

ABC News

Why do cats and dogs get the zoomies?

Does your cat or dog suddenly get a burst of energy and perform athletic feats around the house that would make even a gold medallist jealous? Welcome to the world of zoomies.

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Threatened sharks making their way into fish and chips sold in Australia, study warns

‘Food fraud in the seafood industry is a growing concern’

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Afternoon Update: Inflation may have peaked at 7.8%; new PM in NZ; and South Australians eating endangered flake

Economists say the RBA will likely continue to hike rates in the short term despite inflation reaching peak

The Guardian - AU

South Australian universities to allow use of artificial intelligence in assignments, if disclosed

Flinders University, the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia adjust policies

The New Daily

On a tiny Australian island, tiger snakes evolved huge jaws in a surprisingly short time

Over the course of a few generations (and less than 100 years), the entire population of tiger snakes would become easy-gainers.

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On a tiny Australian island, snakes feasting on seabirds evolved huge jaws in a surprisingly short time

When we think of evolution, we tend to picture slow changes occurring over very long periods of time, typically millions of years. However, evolution can actually happen much faster, over only a few generations: think COVID-19 strains, for example. And this fast evolution isn’t just restricted to viruses and microbes.

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Rights of nature

The idea that nature — forests , rivers, mountains — could have rights, in the same way that human rights, or corporate rights exist has been building momentum.

The Conversation

The University of Adelaide and UniSA merger talks are back on but other Australian unis are unlikely to follow

A merger between the universities of Adelaide and South Australia has been talked about for years.

The Independent UK

Scientists finally discover ‘overlooked’ clitoris in snakes – not one, but two

‘Female genitalia across every species is unfortunately still taboo’

AAP

Two SA universities set to join forces

The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are to merge, with the new institution to be the biggest in Australia for domestic students.

ABC News

University of Adelaide and UniSA revive merger talks, with new combined uni pitched for 2026

Despite previous stalled efforts, an amalgamation of the UniSA and the University of Adelaide is now back on the cards, with the institutions clearing hurdles that blocked a merger deal four years ago.

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University of Adelaide honours murdered law lecturer George Duncan by renewing grave lease

The lease of the grave of a gay university lecturer who was murdered and thrown into Adelaide's River Torrens 50 years ago is renewed for another half-century.

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