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Australia has relied on agricultural innovation to farm our dry land. We'll need more for the uncertain years ahead

Since European colonisation, Australia’s farmers have had to pioneer new technologies to adapt agriculture to this dry land.

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Expert slams Premier’s call for COVID-19 isolation to go from seven days to five

Professor of Biostatistics at the University of South Australia Adrian Esterman says it would be unwise to further reduce COVID isolation requirements.

The New Daily

Computer program to tailor cancer care

Researchers at the University of South Australia are working on a computer program to better personalise cancer treatments.

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Research: These ways of reducing fear of needle in children

New research from the University of South Australia shows that children's vaccination and needle fear can be lessened when nurses spend additional time supporting children in the vaccination process. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Masks required at UniSA and to be provided free on public transport just as SA COVID-19 wave passes

South Australia's Premier denies his government is trying to reintroduce a mask mandate by stealth despite Chief Public Health Officer writing to organisations recommending enforced mask-wearing.

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Professors express opposite views on whether the latest COVID-19 wave in SA has peaked

South Australia's Chief Public Health Officer says it is not clear whether the state has passed the peak of its latest COVID-19 wave, while a leading epidemiologist says "quite clearly" the numbers are on a downward trajectory.

ABC News

COVID complacency proven in public transport mask wearing, epidemiologist says

Statistics are only giving an abstract understanding of the COVID situation, according to an epidemiologist who says more should be done to encourage mask wearing, including on public transport.

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High-Fat Diets Could Deteriorate the Brain, New Study Finds

New research, published in the latest issue of the journal Metabolic Brain Disease, shows that fatty foods may not only be adding to your waistline but also playing havoc with your brain. The international study led by University of South Australia (UniSA) neuroscientists Professor Xin-Fu Zhou and Associate Professor Larisa…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kids who go straight onto their screens after school are more miserable than those who do homework

'Screens are a massive distraction for children of all ages'

Wales Online

COVID has changed our exercise habits, but it doesn’t have to be for the worse

Online workouts, fitness apps and near-home workouts are likely here to stay, making it easy to exercise while juggling work and family responsibilities.

The New Daily

Skin-to-skin care good for babies and dads

A new University of South Australia study has pointed to the benefits of fathers being involved in skin-to-skin care of premature of critically-ill babies.

AAP

SA scientists find a causal link between vitamin D deficiency and dementia

A world-first study from the University of South Australia has found a direct link between dementia and a lack of vitamin D.

The New Daily

COVID reinfection is on the rise and epidemiologists want to know the consequences

COVID restrictions have eased and lockdowns have lifted, but an Adelaide epidemiologist is wary of talk of a "post-COVID" world, especially at a time when reinfections are on the rise.

ABC News

Eyes could signal neurodevelopmental disorders: Study

According to researchers at the University of South Australia, the human eye's retina could identify distinct signals for both attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), providing a potential biomarker for each condition.

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Online and in-person exams both have problems – that's now clear. Unis have a window of opportunity to do better

The pandemic pushed universities to launch or accelerate plans for delivering examinations online. These forced transitions have often been painful, involving stress and burnout. Exams have been a big pain point.

The New Daily

Beetroot helps athletic performance, and does even more good for slackers

The reasons why beetroot boosts athletic performance aren't fully known. A new study found it does more to help less fit athletes and men in general.

ABC News

Legal experts raise concerns about lack of civil liberty safeguards in SA's COVID-19 legislation

Legal experts are critical of proposed changes to legislation, which would see some one-off COVID powers enshrined into permanent law.

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Research: Mental illness can fluctuate blood pressure leading to heart ailment

During a recent study, scientists from the University of South Australia uncovered another reason why society should be paying more attention to mental health as it is closely aligned to blood pressure and heart rate variations. Read more on Dynamite News:

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West Papuan students' dreams dashed after scholarships suddenly cancelled

More than 140 Indigenous Western Papuan students in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States have had their government scholarships terminated without warning.

ABC News

African migrants struggle to find work without white referees, research suggests

New research has shone a spotlight on the job-seeking experiences of dozens of African migrants in South Australia, with one revealing she stood a far better chance of getting an interview if she used a "westernised name".

ABC News

Which university is safest? This is how every Australian uni performed in a survey about sexual violence and harassment

A survey investigating sexual harassment and sexual assault among students across 39 Australian universities reveals some institutions are recording results three times the national average. All 39 universities have been collated and ranked here.

The Times of India

Reading to at-risk kids builds their resilience, suggests new research

New research from the University of South Australia shows that reading aloud can triple a child's resilience at school, particularly for children at-risk. The research was published in the journal, 'Child Abuse Neglect.'

ABC News

Drones are getting more stealthy, and detection technology is struggling to keep up. Scientists turned to hoverfly brains for help

Drones are getting more stealthy, and detection technology is struggling to keep up. Now researchers are reporting a marked improvement in detection ranges, thanks to an unlikely source.

AAP

Reading to at-risk kids helps, study shows

A University of South Australia study has found at-risk children are far more resilient at school if read to aloud at home.

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