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Using advanced remote sensing to map ancient Aboriginal ‘tool‐stone’ resources in central Australia

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South Australian flying foxes are exposed to zoonotic viruses

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Ancient DNA paints genetic portrait of Andes civilisations

An international team of researchers has completed the first large-scale study of DNA belonging to ancient humans of the central Andes in South America and found early genetic differences between groups of nearby regions, and surprising genetic continuity over thousands of years.

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Smart stormwater research awarded commendation for Excellence in Research and Innovation

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Professor Michelle Waycott using Satellite technology in Coorong algae battle

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University of Adelaide research featured in New York Times - Shrimp snaps soften

The research led by Dr Toullio Rossi is one of five examples that changing climate may modify animals’ acoustic behaviour and remix the planet’s natural soundtracks. This is in the form of snapping shrimp. Shrimp are some of the noisiest creatures in the ocean. By rapidly closing their large claws, the animals make snaps, crackles and pops loud enough to stun prey into submission. Dr Rossi was able to capture these sounds.

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Dr Michelle Lim featured on Australian Science Channel's 'In class with...Climate Special'

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A/Prof Diego Garcia-Bellido joins digital school holiday program at SA Museum

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Antarctica research program funded $36 million by federal government

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Professor Bob Hill appointed to the Wildlife and Habitat Recovery Taskforce

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