Machine Vision System for Almond Grading and Safety
Researchers at UniSA have developed a world-first automated technique for simultaneously grading almond quality and detecting potentially serious mycotoxin contamination in kernels.
5-May-2021 11:05 PM EDT
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WHO ‘needs to act’ on suicides caused by pesticides
Scientists are calling for more stringent pesticide bans to lower deaths caused by deliberately ingesting toxic agricultural chemicals, which account for one fifth of global suicides.
5-May-2021 8:05 PM EDT
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The enzyme that could help 700 million people worldwide
University of South Australia researchers have identified an enzyme that may help to curb chronic kidney disease, which affects approximately 700 million people worldwide.
3-May-2021 8:05 PM EDT
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Nanotechnology offers new hope for bowel cancer patients
Bowel cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the world, killing almost 900,000 people in 2020. New research from Indian and Australian scientists suggests that nanotechnology could provide a more effective treatment option than conventional...
3-May-2021 8:15 AM EDT
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Save the mother, save the child: Disrupting the cycle of intergenerational child abuse and neglect
Supporting female survivors of childhood maltreatment is critical to disrupting intergenerational abuse as new research from the University of South Australia shows a clear link between parents who have suffered abuse and the likelihood of their...
30-Apr-2021 12:05 AM EDT
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More sleep or more exercise: the best time trade-offs for children’s health
More sleep could offset children’s excess indulgence over the school holidays as new research from the University of South Australia shows that the same decline in body mass index may be achieved by either extra sleep or extra exercise.
28-Apr-2021 12:05 AM EDT
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Future drones likely to resemble 300-million-year-old flying machine
University of South Australia researchers have drawn inspiration from a 300-million-year-old superior flying machine – the dragonfly – to show why future flapping wing drones will probably resemble the insect in shape, wings and gearing.
26-Apr-2021 8:05 PM EDT
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Espresso, latte or decaf? Genetic code drives your desire for coffee
Whether you hanker for a hard hit of caffeine or favour the frothiness of a milky cappuccino, your regular coffee order could be telling you more about your cardio health than you think.
In a world first study of 390,435 people, University of...
25-Apr-2021 12:05 AM EDT
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Sleep Maximizes Vaccine Effectiveness
12-Mar-2021 8:05 AM EST
Flexible Work: Likely or Lip Service Beyond Pandemic?
Flexible work has always been a drawcard for employees, but while managers have typically been reluctant to embrace flexible work arrangements, University of South Australia researchers warn that the topic is likely to become front and centre as...
9-Jun-2020 8:05 PM EDT
Self-regulation for kids: at home, at school and with autism
As every teacher will assert, self-regulation is the key to optimal learning; it helps kids tune in, stay focussed and be ready to learn. But what if your child isn’t wired this way? For many children, self-regulation is hard to master, but for...
1-Apr-2020 8:30 AM EDT
Kids Need Calm Not Chaos Amid Covid-19
Elbow bumps in lieu of high-fives, segregated lunchtimes and hyper hand hygiene ¬– they’re are all a part of our children’s new reality in response to Covid-19. But while kids are seemingly adapting well to the changes, University of South...
24-Mar-2020 9:00 AM EDT
Children starting school? Don't stop the bedtime story.
24-Jan-2019 10:05 PM EST
Doing School Differently
Alternative schooling programs could deliver greater learning outcomes for young people who are struggling at school, according to University of South Australia researcher, Dr Thomas Stehlik.
22-Jul-2018 10:05 PM EDT
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