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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.
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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 , University of South Australia, through a new exhibition celebrating the role of social connection and agency in building stronger communities.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 event in Canberra.
Weight loss alone not enough to boost men’s 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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