/newsroom/ en /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/25/world-first-highly-cave-adapted-wasp-discovered-in-nullarbor-caves A team of researchers from the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø, in collaboration with cavers, has uncovered a large number of eyeless, cave-adapted invertebrates – including spiders, cockroaches, centipedes, and, remarkably, a wasp. June 25 2025 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/25/world-first-highly-cave-adapted-wasp-discovered-in-nullarbor-caves /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/24/sparc-hydrogen-pilot-plant-opening-ceremony A first in green hydrogen reactor technology is being launched today at the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø’s Roseworthy campus by Sparc Hydrogen Pty Ltd, a start-up company founded to translate research conducted by Professor Greg Metha. Sparc Hydrogen is a joint venture between Fortescue, Sparc Technologies and the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø. Representatives from each partner joined the ceremony. June 24 2025 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/24/sparc-hydrogen-pilot-plant-opening-ceremony /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/23/why-regulations-in-plant-gene-editing-are-a-must While some scientists argue that agricultural gene editing regulations are overly restrictive, a new paper from the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø emphasises the importance of clear regulations to ensure new technologies are used safely and responsibly. June 23 2025 Lara Pacillo /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/23/why-regulations-in-plant-gene-editing-are-a-must /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/20/real-time-study-to-reveal-emerging-impacts-post-covid As Australia heads into the winter surge of COVID and influenza cases, University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø clinicians and colleagues from across the country want to speak to people with cold and flu symptoms for a new study. June 20 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/20/real-time-study-to-reveal-emerging-impacts-post-covid /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/10/underwater-kin-making-motivates-reef-recovery-divers New research shows how emotional responses like grief, hope and sadness are motivating divers to help restore the Great Barrier Reef, as it faces increasing climate-related threats. June 20 2025 Lara Pacillo /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/10/underwater-kin-making-motivates-reef-recovery-divers /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/16/adolescent-drug-trial-reanalysed A highly-cited trial from 2007 used by international health agencies to support the use of medication of adolescents with depression, has been critically reviewed by a team from the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø. June 17 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/16/adolescent-drug-trial-reanalysed /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/17/energy-povertys-mental-health-harms-are-about-more-than-money A University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø study has found that the negative effects of energy poverty on mental health are not only related to income stress and therefore differ depending on how energy poverty is defined. June 17 2025 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/17/energy-povertys-mental-health-harms-are-about-more-than-money /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/13/zinc-iodine-battery-with-outstanding-stability-now-a-reality Researchers at the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø have developed a new dry electrode for aqueous batteries which delivers cathodes with more than double the performance of iodine and lithium-ion batteries. June 13 2025 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/13/zinc-iodine-battery-with-outstanding-stability-now-a-reality /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/11/adelaide-university-appoints-new-vice-chancellor Following a comprehensive global search, Australia’s new major university announces Professor Nicola Phillips as its new Vice Chancellor and President (Vice Chancellor) with effect from 12 January 2026. June 11 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/11/adelaide-university-appoints-new-vice-chancellor /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/11/the-monotreme-sex-gene-is-unlike-that-of-all-other-mammals Researchers from the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø, in collaboration with the University of Melbourne, University of Queensland and Monash University, have discovered that the genetic mechanism that determines sex in monotremes is different from all other mammals. June 11 2025 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/11/the-monotreme-sex-gene-is-unlike-that-of-all-other-mammals