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PODCAST - Taxonomy - the benefits of naming nature with Professor Andy Austin
'Taxonomy – the benefits of naming nature’, explores the importance of taxonomy and how it can lead to an increase in society valuing nature.
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Blue Carbon funding secures seagrass restoration in Gulf St Vincent
Twenty hectares of seagrass will be restored in the Gulf St Vincent off Port Gawler, north of Adelaide, as part of a project involving the University of Adelaide and the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), the research division of the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA).
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New canopy surveillance systems are set to ring in the age of precision viticulture
Artificial intelligence and computer vision have advanced in leaps and bounds in the past decade. Now, Australian wine growers are primed to add these technologies to their arsenal.
Grape Growers Adapting to Climate Shifts Early
A recently published article emphasises the importance of strong cooperative approaches to managing our water resources.
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SURVEY: Exploring the Link between Nature Exposure and Wellbeing
We often hear about the benefits of spending time in nature. But what things prevent or help us spend time in nature?
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Discovering drivers of habitat hotspots with community science
One of the overwhelming messages from this federal election is that Australians care deeply about protecting our environment. We see this not only in our polling booths, but increasingly, also in the way communities partner with us on science that protects our planet.
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World Ocean Day 2022: Restoring our Lost Reef Ecosystems
Environment Institute marine researchers are using the natural relationships between bivalves and macroalgae to enhance the restoration of South Australia’s lost reef ecosystems.
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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY EVENT: Stories from 2030. Disruption - Acceleration - Transformation
The Visions 2100 Project was launched at the COP21 conference in Paris in 2015. 'Stories from 2030' is the follow-up from 'Visions 2100 – Stories from your Future'.
Australian Navy commendation for University’s DNA experts
Experts from the University of Adelaide’s Australian Centre for Ancient DNA (ACAD) have been commended by the Chief of the Navy Australia for their part in identifying the only crew member ever recovered from the sinking of HMAS Sydney.
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