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Eureka prize for innovation in citizen science
Congratulations to Dr. Erinn Fagan-Jeffries
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Exciting paleontological discovery
Earlier this summer, gold miners in Siberia stumbled upon a remarkable find: The mummified remains of a woolly rhinoceros, complete with soft tissues and an intact horn!
Addressing water allocation challenges amid climate change
Recent research from the University of Adelaide, led by Associate Professor Douglas Bardsley, underscores the urgent need to address the politicisation of water allocations as climate change impacts intensify.
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Plant sensitivity
On Thursday, 29 August, Stefan Caddy-Retalic of the University of Adelaide was interviewed on ABC 891 Radio Adelaide’s segment “The Producer’s Challenge” with Nikolai Beilharz.
Nature Foundation research grant success
Announcing 2024 Nature Foundation Research Grant Success!
The bunker dilemma: Navigating safety in bushfire-prone regions
As bushfire seasons intensify across Australia, the discussion surrounding safety measures for residents in high-risk areas becomes increasingly critical.
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Welcome new Environment Institute Manager
We are delighted to welcome to the team our new Environment Institute Manager, Dr Marina Delpin, PhD.
Scheme round 1, Discovery Early Career Research Award 2025
Exciting news! On Saturday (24 August), the Australian Research Council announced the outcomes for Scheme Round 1, Discovery Early Career Research Award 2025.
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Innovative marine research: Sea lions as underwater explorers
The vastness of our oceans holds countless mysteries, with much of the seabed remaining uncharted and unexplored.
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Tech forest detectives: The fight against black market timber
The trade in black market timbers has escalated into a multibillion-dollar industry, ranking as the third most profitable cross-border crime after counterfeiting and drug trafficking, according to Interpol.
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