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Decolonising health to provide better care for patients

A decolonised, holistic approach to health, led by First Nations people will mean a "safer journey" for Indigenous people accessing care, researchers say.

AAP · May 14, 2025

How we solved the mystery of the pink sand on South Australia’s beaches – podcast

Take a walk along a beach in parts of South Australia, and you may come across unusual patches of pink sand. When a team of geologists began analysing samples of this mysterious sand to find out where it comes from, their search took them back through time to a previously…

The Conversation · Oct 24, 2024

How we should be utilizing whey

"We found cheesemakers knew what waste whey could be used for but were put off by practical challenges"

Salon · Oct 22, 2024

Birdwatching, immune responses and evolutionary mapping honoured at 2023 Eureka Prizes

Hundreds of scientists from across the country have gathered at the Australian Museum in Sydney for the presentation of the Eureka Prizes. Awarded annually since 1990, the prizes recognise outstanding contributions to science and the public understanding of science.

The Conversation · Aug 23, 2023

Big changes planned for growing Adelaide skyline, but finding tradies a major concern

Construction industry bodies are warning thousands of workers will be needed to meet demand across the state.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

'Shape-shifting' antibiotic gives hope in superbug war

Scientists from the University of Adelaide hope the discovery of a new technique to bolster antibiotics can be used in the fight against superbugs.

AAP · Apr 18, 2023

Biological defleecing method could see wool pulled off a sheep's back through corn protein injection

Researchers are pushing to solve the "number one issue in the Australian wool industry", and it all comes down to a protein from corn.

ABC News · Mar 22, 2023

Former drug addict Michael Rowcroft running to raise money for rehabilitation centre

Michael Rowcroft nearly lost his life two years ago in a stabbing, but now he is planning to run more than 300 kilometres to raise money for the rehabilitation centre that helped turn his life around.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2023

Terrence was hiding that he couldn't read or write but now he reads books on his commute

It was for the saddest of reasons Terrence Lennon Wingfield skipped school a lot — the young Aboriginal boy was being relentlessly picked on for his disability. When his mother died, he tapped out completely.

ABC News · Feb 9, 2023

Why do cats and dogs get the zoomies?

Does your cat or dog suddenly get a burst of energy and perform athletic feats around the house that would make even a gold medallist jealous? Welcome to the world of zoomies.

ABC News · Jan 28, 2023