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ADELAIDEAN
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In just 165 years, humans
have doubled their average
life expectancy, and more
people than ever are living
to 100 and beyond. Could
we ever live to 1000 years?
The future of fertility
technology is looking
bright for couples wanting
children, thanks to the work
of the Robinson Research
Institute. They’re also
tackling the world’s biggest
killer of children under the
age of five: pre-term birth.
Adelaide could become
the cycling capital of
Australia if Dr Jennifer
Bonham has her way,
but what’s stopping us?
>CONTENTS
Professor Bob Hill explains
how the rise of an Aussie
icon – the gum tree – is
closely linked with another
mainstay of our landscape,
the bushfire.
03 Building better cattle from
14-15 A day in the life:
04-05 Small advances,
16-17 Tech steps towards
And Sonic Arts students in
the Elder Conservatorium of
Music are winding back the
clock to receive a unique
educational experience.
06-07 On your bike, Adelaide
18-19 The fire next time
08-09 Saving those who serve
20-21 Back to the future
10-13 How far can humans go?
22-23 Art at our heart
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