/newsroom/ en /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/05/cup-of-coffee-reduces-risk-of-irregular-heartbeat A cup of coffee a day could protect against a common heart condition that is a cause of heart failure, stroke and premature death. November 10 2025 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/05/cup-of-coffee-reduces-risk-of-irregular-heartbeat /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/07/exhibition-explores-power-of-connection-for-vulnerable-families A study into the importance of peer-to-peer support for vulnerable families has been brought to life at The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, University of South Australia, through a new exhibition celebrating the role of social connection and agency in building stronger communities. November 07 2025 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/07/exhibition-explores-power-of-connection-for-vulnerable-families /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/07/shopping-data-reveals-surprising-urban-food-deserts A new approach to identifying food deserts using grocery store purchase data suggests that store proximity is not the driver of nutritionally deficient diets – it is financial and social inequality. November 07 2025 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/07/shopping-data-reveals-surprising-urban-food-deserts /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/will-more-preschool-hours-improve-child-development The South Australian Government is extending its preschool provision next year, offering up to 30 hours of teacher-led, play-based preschool to 3- and 4-year-olds across the state who need extra support. November 06 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/will-more-preschool-hours-improve-child-development /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/finding-the-balance-for-food-security-in-conflict-zones With more than one billion people around the world living in fragile or conflict-affected situations, establishing food security is an increasing challenge. November 06 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/finding-the-balance-for-food-security-in-conflict-zones /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/prime-accolade-for-chemical-engineer Global leader in sustainable hydrogen production Professor Yao Zheng, from the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø's School of Chemical Engineering, has been awarded the Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year at the Prime Minister's 2025 Prizes for Science event in Canberra. November 03 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/prime-accolade-for-chemical-engineer /newsroom/news/list/2025/10/27/weight-loss-alone-not-enough-to-boost-mens-fertility How men lose weight could affect their chances of having a baby, with University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø research revealing healthy lifestyle behaviours seem more beneficial for improving fertility than weight loss itself. October 28 2025 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2025/10/27/weight-loss-alone-not-enough-to-boost-mens-fertility /newsroom/news/list/2025/10/27/ingenious-students-project-lights-the-way-for-powdery-mildew-treatment Final year science, engineering and technology students from the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø are ready to showcase their future-leading technology at this year’s Ingenuity showcase on Wednesday, 29 October. October 27 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/10/27/ingenious-students-project-lights-the-way-for-powdery-mildew-treatment /newsroom/news/list/2025/10/27/seafloor-foraging-sea-snakes-sometimes-wiggle Researchers have for the first time closely tracked the fine-scale diving behaviour of two species of sea snakes that forage along the seafloor and discovered that one species performs a curious wiggle while travelling underwater. October 27 2025 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2025/10/27/seafloor-foraging-sea-snakes-sometimes-wiggle /newsroom/news/list/2025/10/24/study-finds-gene-responsible-for-wheat-variety-with-three-ovaries An international research project, involving the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø, discovered the gene responsible for a rare form of wheat that grows three ovaries per flower instead of one – which could help wheat farmers increase their grain yield and improve the efficiency of hybrid seed production. October 24 2025 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2025/10/24/study-finds-gene-responsible-for-wheat-variety-with-three-ovaries