Playgrounds closed as tougher virus restrictions come into play
South Australian councils are using bunting, temporary fencing and locks to close playgrounds as the Federal Government cracks down further on outdoor gatherings.
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How well are we prepared in SA for coronavirus?
SAHMRI scientists are asking South Australians to complete a brief survey on the prevention and spread of the coronavirus. The results will help shape a public health intervention.
Rare meteorite ready to rock at planetarium
It spent 4.5 billion years in a desert then 20 years in a basement, but when South Australians emerge from our seclusion, so too will this meteorite.
Send or keep home? Parents need clarity from experts
Many parents this morning are conflicted between following advice to keep their children in school while anti-virus measures unfold elsewhere. We asked education and science experts for clarity in a Q&A. And if we missed a question, let us know and we will ask on your behalf.
Taste in space: Putting flavour into astronaut food
If you hate airline food, spare a thought for astronauts. Freeze dried, then rehydrated, grey and lifeless meals make long missions even harder to bear. But Adelaide scientists think they have the answers.
SA research finds origins of human hand in fish ‘fingers’
The bony structure of human hands first took shape in ancient fish, 380 million years ago, Flinders University and Canadian research shows. These ancient marine predators were just starting to reach for land. SEE THE VIDEO.
How coronavirus will affect SA business, education sectors
While we still have much to learn about coronavirus, we know enough to slow the rate of infection and reduce the impact, an SA virologist says. WATCH A REPLAY OF THE LIVESTREAM.
Long-lost butterfly makes coastal comeback
It’s been officially gone for decades but a tiny former local is finally set to flutter around our city again. And it’s very exciting news for the people who made it happen.
Green answer for our hottest days
On hot summer days and nights, leafy trees cool the land around our homes by up to six degrees, Adelaide research shows.
Gardens light up for new festival
The Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium will light up with a new program of curated after-dark events called “Botanica Lumina” including live music, art, film, historical tours and botanically inspired food tastings.
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