Virus dogs unleashed to sniff out COVID carriers
The first COVID-sniffing dogs could be on patrol in airports, hospitals or quarantine within months as Adelaide scientists work to deploy puppy power in the hunt for unidentified patients.
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Industry a bright light for the future
When it comes to making money from the science of light, SA is already punching well above its weight – our photonics output is second only to that of Victoria on a per capita basis.
Dry July leaves us desperate for rain
We might have got some fog, but our state is seriously lacking in rain this month. It’s lining up to be one of the driest mid-winters in almost a century.
Marine park changes panned
Scientists and conservationists have called for a truce in the battle to save SA’s marine sanctuaries, which have overwhelming public support.
Drones of the future fly with wings
We’re becoming used to drones flying like miniature helicopters – but these ones, being researched here, will fly like one of the world’s fastest birds.
How to inspire a creative night life
While we can’t travel overseas or go to wild parties and concerts, maybe it’s time to take up lucid dreaming, so we can do that (and more) in our sleep. Adelaide research has tested different ways to induce vivid, life-like and fulfilling experiences while dreaming.
Renegade gardener loses pet project to turn no man’s land into ‘Central Park’
Crystal Brook resident Dave Clarke, 74, is single-handedly trying to turn an eyesore block of land into a park with hundreds of trees. But the authorities have found an issue that’s forced him to stop his planting.
SA scientists lead brain cancer treatment breakthrough
Adelaide researchers are working towards clincal trials of a new therapy they hope can genetically modify our cells to teach them how to seek out and then destroy damaged ones.
Green jobs package to boost economy
Work in weeding and pest control, cleaning up waste or pollution, restoring habitat or building fences could be the key to economic recovery post COVID-19.
SA engineers fly pollen drone from A to bees
Farmers who rely on bees to pollinate crops may one day have an alternative, thanks to a team of young inventors in Adelaide and Korea.
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