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Giant Spiders and the Secrets of Nullarbor

Environment Institute member Dr Jess Marsh, has become one of the first people on written record to encounter a Troglodiplura spider in the wild, a species as large as your hand and completely eyeless. We extend our congratulations to Dr Marsh as she begins her ARC Industry Fellowship at the University of Adelaide, focusing on the Nullarbor caves and the Troglodiplura species.
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FAO Launches Forest Genetic Resources Report

The FAO is launching a major global report on forest genetic resources, highlighting their vital role in climate resilience and sustainable development. Environment Institute Director Professor Andy Lowe contributed to a key chapter exploring tree genetic diversity across global forest ecosystems.
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