News: biodiversity
Can scientists really bring extinct species back to life?
A thought-provoking discussion on ABC Radio featuring the Environment Institute’s Associate Professor Jeremy Austin from the University of Adelaide. The topic? The recent advancements in de-extinction led by the biotech company Colossal, particularly their efforts to sequence the thylacine genome using well-preserved DNA in the Tasmanian tiger.
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Trees are not the problem: a holistic approach to reverse deforestation
In the fight against deforestation, it's crucial to look beyond just the trees. Ignoring human factors and systemic issues can leave us directionless in addressing this pressing challenge.
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Exciting times as Australia hosts the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit in Sydney
As biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse threaten our planet and economic stability, this Summit (held on 7 to 8 October) gathers leaders from government, business, academia, environmental groups, and Indigenous Peoples to forge a nature positive path for the future.
Giving Day: supporting a better future for wildlife
On 5 September 2024, The University of Adelaide’s ran its inaugural “Giving Day”; a 24-hour fundraising challenge aimed at contributing to causes that we’re passionate about. The Environment Institute highlighted the ‘Combating Environmental and Wildlife Crime Research Fund’ as a key cause that can help address the serious threat posed by environmental and wildlife crime in Australia and combat these issues through:
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Plant sensitivity
On Thursday, 29 August, Stefan Caddy-Retalic of University of Adelaide was interviewed on ABC 891 Radio Adelaide’s segment “The Producer’s Challenge” with Nikolai Beilharz. This time, Stefan addressed an intriguing listener question: Can plants feel pain?
Nature Foundation research grant success
Announcing 2024 Nature Foundation Research Grant Success!
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