featured story /newsroom/ en Untapped potential of semen for men’s health /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/10/untapped-potential-of-semen-for-mens-health Semen analysis is traditionally used as part of male fertility assessments, but researchers from the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø believe it has the potential to promote healthier lifestyles. July 11 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/10/untapped-potential-of-semen-for-mens-health Ultimate kidney warrior honoured by University /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/09/ultimate-kidney-warrior-honoured-by-university Nari Sinclair, a Ngarrindjeri and Yorta Yorta woman and powerful advocate for people with chronic kidney disease, will be honoured by the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø community. July 09 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/09/ultimate-kidney-warrior-honoured-by-university Quantum clocks guarantee precise navigation /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/09/quantum-clocks-guarantee-precise-navigation Optical quantum clocks developed at the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø have been proven to out-perfom GPS navigation systems by many orders of magnitude. July 09 2025 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/09/quantum-clocks-guarantee-precise-navigation When domesticated rabbits go feral, new morphologies emerge /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/08/when-domesticated-rabbits-go-feral-new-morphologies-emerge Originally bred for meat and fur, the European rabbit has become a successful invader worldwide. When domesticated breeds return to the wild and feralise, the rabbits do not simply revert to their wild form – they experience distinct, novel anatomical changes. July 08 2025 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/08/when-domesticated-rabbits-go-feral-new-morphologies-emerge University glows with pop-up venue and light trail /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/03/university-glows-with-pop-up-venue-and-light-trail Lumen Bar once again lights up North Terrace amongst Illuminate ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹Ù꿉۪s City Lights trail. The buzzing sanctuary brings the community together on campus to unwind and soak up the winter glow of the city. July 04 2025 Lara Pacillo /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/03/university-glows-with-pop-up-venue-and-light-trail Enhanced protein during critical illness shows no benefit /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/02/enhanced-protein-during-critical-illness-shows-no-benefit Critically ill patients often experience substantial and rapid muscle loss, leading to poor recovery. Researchers from the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø have been exploring the impact of high protein nutritional formula in a new trial, aimed at improving outcomes. July 03 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/02/enhanced-protein-during-critical-illness-shows-no-benefit Modelling links sea ice loss to Antarctic ice shelf calving events /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/03/modelling-links-sea-ice-loss-to-antarctic-ice-shelf-calving-events New research has for the first time tracked ice shelf, sea ice and ocean swell wave conditions over multiple years in the lead up to three large-scale iceberg ‘calving’ events in Antarctica, revealing common patterns. July 03 2025 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/03/modelling-links-sea-ice-loss-to-antarctic-ice-shelf-calving-events Illegal shark product trade evident in Australia and New Zealand /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/01/illegal-shark-product-trade-evident-in-australia-and-new-zealand Research from the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹Ù꿉۪s School of Biological Sciences and Wildlife Crime Research Hub has highlighted evidence of shark products entering both Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand, including clear patterns in flows between the two countries. July 02 2025 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/01/illegal-shark-product-trade-evident-in-australia-and-new-zealand World-first highly cave-adapted wasp discovered in Nullarbor Caves /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/25/world-first-highly-cave-adapted-wasp-discovered-in-nullarbor-caves A team of researchers from the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø, in collaboration with cavers, has uncovered a large number of eyeless, cave-adapted invertebrates – including spiders, cockroaches, centipedes, and, remarkably, a wasp. June 25 2025 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/25/world-first-highly-cave-adapted-wasp-discovered-in-nullarbor-caves Sparc Hydrogen pilot plant opening ceremony /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/24/sparc-hydrogen-pilot-plant-opening-ceremony A first in green hydrogen reactor technology is being launched today at the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹Ù꿉۪s Roseworthy campus by Sparc Hydrogen Pty Ltd, a start-up company founded to translate research conducted by Professor Greg Metha. Sparc Hydrogen is a joint venture between Fortescue, Sparc Technologies and the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø. Representatives from each partner joined the ceremony. June 24 2025 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2025/06/24/sparc-hydrogen-pilot-plant-opening-ceremony