August 2008
A research newsletter of the University of South Australia
Setting a stormwater standard
A revolutionary stormwater roof drainage system is one step closer to having an Australian Standard, thanks to a combined PhD and Honours research project. More..
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Heart failure adds to winters’s woes
A major study into seasonal variations in the health of Australian heart failure patients may have some important implications for the public health system. More..
Beating the odds to Olympic gold
Aussie athletes look set to beat the odds in their quest for gold at the Beijing Olympics by adapting to eight different time zones in just three days after flying from Europe to Beijing to compete in test events. More..
Adding sleep to the weight debate
Children and adolescents are sleeping less than ever before and emerging evidence shows that sleep deprivation has a profound effect on weight regulating hormones, adding to weight gain. More..
Celebrating a minerals research milestone
UniSA’s Ian Wark Research Institute (The Wark™) and global minerals research body AMIRA International held a dinner at Adelaide’s Next Generation Health & Racquet Club in late May to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the pioneering P260 project. More..




