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Nature inspires visionary research
Open Forum | August 5, 2019Insects are inspiring University of South Australia researchers to create new technology based on their extraordinary vision.
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Fudged research erodes public trust in experts
Gavin Moodie | July 29, 2019Lapses in academic integrity by students and researchers remain relatively rare, but they corrode trust in all academic qualifications and publications.
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Nurturing talent in developing countries with smarter investments
Andy Dunne | February 2, 2019A new economics study suggests more breakthrough science could be achieved by supporting exceptional talent from developing countries.
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Pressing the case for research as a public good
Ian Jacobs | January 27, 2019Publicly funded research brings social and economic benefits for all and it’s critical that the global academic community continues to champion this work.
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Why industry influence on research agendas must be addressed
Open Forum | September 27, 2018Better strategies to ensure the proper independence of research, policy-making and public health solutions are required, as new research confirms the meddling of corporate interests.
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Breakthrough in stem cell therapy for cystic fibrosis
Open Forum | August 5, 2018The fight against cystic fibrosis has taken a major step forward, with pioneering research by University of Adelaide scientists showing that cells causing the debilitating genetic disorder could be successfully replaced with healthy ones.