Johnny von Einem

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Sustainability often used as a buzzword in agricultural genomics

1 week ago | phys.org | Johnny von Einem

Analysis by University of Adelaide researchers has found that claims about sustainability are increasing in agricultural genomics research, but the term is often not well-defined, leading to potential concerns about the impact and credibility of the research.
Teaching kids about bugs benefits the environment, research suggests

1 month ago | phys.org | Johnny von Einem

Pro-environmental behavior increases among school students who participate in insect-related citizen science projects, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.
For nutritional gains, opt for chickpeas over cereal grains, researchers say

2 months ago | medicalxpress.com | Johnny von Einem

Chickpeas and lentils, either whole or in flour form, offer more nutritional value to the human diet than products made from oats and wheat, research from the University of Adelaide has found. The study is published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. The researchers looked at the bioavailability of micronutrients in products that are available to the public on supermarket shelves and were surprised at their discovery.
For nutritional gains, opt for chickpeas over cereal grains

2 months ago | adelaide.edu.au | Johnny von Einem

The researchers looked at the bioavailability of micronutrients in products that are available to the public on supermarket shelves and were surprised at their discovery. “We found that all the pulse products, like chickpea and lentil flours, were excellent sources of micronutrients,” says Thi Diem Nguyen, a PhD candidate in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine.
Moa Went Extinct in Just 300 Years. Scientists Reveal Why

2 months ago | scitechdaily.com | Johnny von Einem

Crested Moa (Pachyornis australis). Credit: From the series- ExSnct Birds of New Zealand., 2005, Masterton, by Paul MarSnson. Te Papa (2006-0010-1-19). CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, editedNew research reveals that the extinction of New Zealand’s giant, flightless moa was inevitable after human arrival. Using fossil evidence and advanced computer models, scientists found that hunting and egg harvesting drove the birds to extinction within just a few centuries.
Secret lives of ancient Antarctic penguins and seals uncovered

2 months ago | adelaide.edu.au | Johnny von Einem

Analysis of sedimentary ancient DNA has illuminated 6000 years of the lives of Adélie penguin colonies on Antarctica’s Ross Sea coast, showing how animals in the region responded to climate and environmental change events over millennia. The study, published in Nature Communications and conducted by an international team of researchers, reported metagenomic sequencing of 156 sediment samples, which gave insights into the penguin species and other animals they interacted with.
Research reveals how Earth got its ice caps

2 months ago | adelaide.edu.au | Johnny von Einem

For much of its history, the Earth has existed in a 'greenhouse' state without ice caps, and its current ice-covered state was only achieved through a lucky coincidence.
Westpac Scholar to improve aged care with tech

Feb 12, 2025 | adelaide.edu.au | Johnny von Einem

"Australia's rapidly ageing population needs technological advancements to support the healthcare workforce and improve aged care services,” says Shinnick. “By leveraging machine learning it will be possible to better assess and respond to the needs of elderly patients, significantly enhancing their quality of life."A one-time President of the Competitive Programming Club of the University of Adelaide, Zachary sees technology as a means to addressing society’s most challenging issues.
Cloud compute resources boost in South Australia for research

Feb 3, 2025 | adelaide.edu.au | Johnny von Einem

This expansion aims to enhance the capabilities of researchers across the state, empowering them with cutting-edge infrastructure and resources as they tackle complex research challenges. The ARDC Nectar Research Cloud provides researchers with fast, interactive, self-service access to large-scale computing infrastructure, software and data.
Space Architecture Fulbright scholar takes research trip to Texas

Jan 24, 2025 | adelaide.edu.au | Johnny von Einem

Stankiewicz’s research focuses on the design of easily repairable architecture for the Moon using local resources, to keep astronauts safe from repeated micro-meteorite strikes amidst the extreme dangers of the lunar environment. She will spend 10 months at the University of Texas San Antonio, where the institution’s simulation tools will allow her to gain a deeper understanding of what successfully repairable, impact-resilient architecture for the Moon looks like.