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Parents more likely to refuse COVID jab for children than adults

Child being walked to school by parent

In a study of South Australian households, researchers at the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø have found parents are more likely to refuse COVID-19 vaccination for their child than the proportion of adults refusing vaccination for themselves.

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Machine learning students say cheers with AI beers

AIML AI beer team

One of the world’s oldest industries now has a high-tech twist, with a new South Australian craft beer designed entirely by artificial intelligence (AI), thanks to a special project from the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇøâ€™s Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) working in partnership with Barossa Valley Brewing.

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SA economic recovery to continue but reopening no guarantee of economic windfall

ºÚÁÏÉçÇø CBD at night

South Australia’s economic recovery is expected to continue well into the new year. Recent strong growth in business investment, a backlog of construction work, and reopening of borders will support the ongoing recovery. But the economic benefits of reopening will be diminished to the extent that it leads to fresh COVID outbreaks and voluntary social distancing.

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Marathon experiment reveals quirks of quarks

Atom

University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø experts, who are part of the international community of researchers investigating the fundamental physical properties of atoms, may have come across a new paradigm for the way atomic nuclei are built.

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New inexpensive method to detect lime in soil

Ruby Hume taking soil measurements in the field.

University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø scientists have developed a new simple, inexpensive and fast method to detect and measure very low concentrations of agricultural lime in soils, which is generally a time consuming and difficult exercise.

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Sulphur chemical technology improves battery lifespans

Batteries

The number of times batteries may be recharged could double in the near future thanks to scientific advances in sulphur battery technology being made by University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø researchers.

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$2.5million West Beach Recreation Hub unveiled: to support grassroots and University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Clubs

West Beach Recreation Hub

ºÚÁÏÉçÇø University Sport and Fitness (AUSF) and the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø has opened a $2.5 million recreation hub at West Beach. 

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Understanding mass influence activities is critical

Mass influence

The damaging effects of mass influence campaigns perpetrated by scrupulous or unscrupulous entities, which may have a negative impact on public perception, must be understood in order to respond effectively.

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Boating safety solution nets eChallenge honours

INCASE echallenge team

A solution that makes sure all boat owners comply with the necessary legal requirements has taken top honours in this year’s Australian eChallenge.

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Medical research funding boost has wide impact

AHMS building

University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø experts have been awarded more than $1.9 million to pursue medical research that will improve the lives of people such as young Aboriginal women, high-risk COVID-19 groups and cancer sufferers.

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