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Citizens help unlock the secret lives of echidnas
Researchers at the University of Adelaide’s Environment Institute and members of the general public have recorded the largest number of echidna sightings across Australia to aid in the conservation of the iconic mammal.
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How older Australians can beat the heat at home
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a guide for older South Australians to help them to keep the temperature in their homes comfortable during summer and winter.
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ARC Success for Environment Institute
Congratulations to our Environment Institute members who have been awarded over $2.8M across five ARC Discovery Projects and two ARC LIEF Project.
Ocean acidification and warming disrupts fish shoals
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have found that the way fish interact in groups is being upset by ocean acidification and global warming.
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Adelaide named the world’s second National Park City
In a major international coup for South Australia, Adelaide has been named the world’s second National Park City which will further enhance the city’s reputation as the most liveable in the country.
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New, budget-friendly method detects lime in soil
University of Adelaide scientists have developed a new simple, inexpensive and fast method to detect and measure very low concentrations of agricultural lime in soils, which is generally a time consuming and difficult exercise.
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Professor Maier wins biannual medal at the MSSANZ
The Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand Inc. (MSSANZ), awards outstanding contributors every two years.
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VIDEO: iBandi video released from the SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards 2021
Researchers and citizen scientists from iBandi are delighted to have their explainer video released this week.
Researchers win R&D award with Goyder Institute
The Goyder Institute Partners were recently awarded the Australian Water Association’s SA Branch R&D Award for the Institute’s second term research program. This is a wonderful recognition of the quality and impact of the Institute’s research, with the award acknowledging its significant contribution to a sustainable and prosperous water future for South Australia and Australia.
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