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Regional SA kids consider naming new wasp species after coronavirus

The wasp, which was yet to be named, was of the genus Glyptapanteles in the subfamily Microgastrinae, a parasitoid of butterflies and moths.

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Humans coexisted with three-tonne marsupials and lizards as long as cars in ancient Australia

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A better immune system from returning to the wild

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Echidna CSI receives funding to investigate the impact of bushfires on echidnas

As bushfire recovery begins on Kangaroo Island, it's important remember the recovery of native flora and fauna.

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Water sharing in the Murray-Darlin Basin: A discussion with Mr Mick Keelty (online)

This Stretton Institute webinar features guest presenter Mr Mick Keelty AO APM, Interim Inspector-General of the Murray-Darling Basin will explore the key drivers and issues around water sharing in the Murray-Darling Basin from a multi-stakeholder perspective.

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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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