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First detection of a collision between a neutron star and a black hole

Artist’s impression of a neutron star and black hole about to merge

A team of international scientists including experts from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide has revealed an entirely new phenomenon in the Universe. They have detected the death spiral and merger of the two of the most extreme objects in the Universe, a neutron star and a black hole.

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New findings to boost barley yields at higher temps

Barley

An international team of researchers has identified a novel mechanism in barley plants, which could help crop growers achieve high yields as temperatures rise.

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What makes vets feel good at work?

Future vets in training

Receiving a simple thank you, spending time with peers and further developing their expertise, are all factors that make veterinarians feel good at work, according to a new study by researchers at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide.

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Screens seem ok for young people in lockdown

Screens seem ok for young people in lockdown

Young adults have suffered disproportionate mental illness during the COVID-19 pandemic due to a combination of employment, study, and financial challenges specific to their transitional stage of life, but green infrastructure and screen time appear to help, a new study from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide has found.

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Super selective catalysts key to carbon conversion

Catalysts

Catalysts could prove to be the key to converting carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide into value-added products but their effectiveness depends on them being selective in how they work.

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Decoding humans’ survival from coronaviruses

Image of (up close) pink corona virus

An international team of researchers co-led by the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide and the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Arizona has analysed the genomes of more than 2,500 modern humans from 26 worldwide populations, to better understand how humans have adapted to historical coronavirus outbreaks.

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×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide announces ICAC response

Goodman cres

The ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide will make changes to its policies, processes and culture as part of a series of measures to improve the handling of reports of sexual assault, sexual harassment and other inappropriate behaviour, as recommended by an independent report.

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Top talent to boost State’s quantum materials future

Professor Glenn Solomon

South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s expertise and capabilities in advanced materials that underpin future industries such as those developing the next-generation of computers, will be given a boost, thanks to the appointment of one of the world’s leading experts in quantum materials to the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide.

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Researchers on a mission from the Moon to Mars

Mars

Research that could help materials be found in space more easily, enable satellites to swarm together and extend the reach of telecommunications is being kick-started by new funding. The projects, headed by scientists at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide, will contribute to investigating the feasibility of deep space exploration to destinations such as Mars.

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Vice-Chancellor raises $44,000 to support Adelaide’s homeless

CEO Sleepout

Professor Peter Høj AC has raised more than $44,000 to provide support services and meals for homeless people, as part of his participation in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout.

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