Tag: Adelaide University
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Optical Atomic Clocks Poised to Redefine How the World Measures a Second
Revolution in Timekeeping: A New Standard on the Horizon Time keeps ticking, but the method we use to measure each second is about to undergo a fundamental shift. Optical atomic clocks, which use optical frequencies rather than microwave transitions, promise unprecedented precision and stability. This leap could recalibrate global timekeeping systems and support advances across…
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Simple, scalable hydrogen production from impure water promises cleaner energy
A breakthrough in hydrogen production from impure water Researchers at the University of Adelaide have unveiled a simple and scalable method to generate hydrogen using impure water sources such as seawater and industrial wastewater. The breakthrough could lower the cost and complexity of hydrogen production, expanding access to clean energy beyond the confines of pure…
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Adelaide University Merger Challenges for Students and Staff
Overview: A merger unfolding at Adelaide University The Adelaide University merger is reshaping the daily experience for both students and teaching staff. While consolidations can bring long‑term benefits, the immediate effects are a mix of logistical hurdles, uncertainty, and adaptation. This article examines how learners and educators are navigating changes to timetables, course offerings, and…
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From Space Science to Dinner Plates: Reimagining Agriculture with Controlled Environment Agriculture
Facing Extreme Weather, a New Path for Food Extreme weather, from pounding rainfall to heatwaves and prolonged droughts, is threatening crop yields around the globe. In response, an international collaboration led by the University of Adelaide, the University of Cambridge, the University of Western Australia and NASA reimagines how we grow food for the future.…