News: Environment Institute
Scientists seek your soil for century-chemical study
University of Adelaide researchers are calling on South Australian citizen scientists to donate soil samples from their backyard gardens for a study examining how widely spread per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are in our home gardens.
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Adelaide is losing 75,000 trees a year. Tree-removal laws must be tightened if we want our cities to be liveable and green
Large areas of concrete and asphalt absorb and radiate heat, creating an “urban heat island effect”. It puts cities at risk of overheating as they are several degrees warmer than surrounding areas.
Exploring ancient DNA for environmental insights
Ancient environmental DNA (aeDNA) has revolutionised the study of ancient environments and the evolution of living things.
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When it comes to happy kids, it’s natural
Today, March 20th, marks the International Day of Happiness 2024, a day which aims to make people around the world realise the importance of happiness within their lives.
Wildlife in our homes: Australian reptiles in the global exotic pet market
On March 3rd we celebrate World Wildlife Day, and the theme for 2024 is "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation."
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Rainy day ice age in the global south
An international study of the mineral deposits in stalactites in South Australia’s Naracoorte Caves, has shed new light on climate conditions in the Southern Hemisphere during ice ages.
A periodic table of food for better health globally
University of Adelaide researchers are contributing to a global effort to quantify the makeup of the world’s food supply, enabling data-driven solutions to human and planetary health challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate change and malnutrition.
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Life in the deep field: A summer spent at Edgeworth David Base, Antarctica
We are thrilled to have Dr Isabelle Onley as our guest blogger today! She recently embarked on adventurous expedition with the Australian Antarctic Program to the remote Edgeworth David Base in East Antarctica. Follow along as she shares her incredible summer in the icy wilderness.
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Leading environmental scientist takes the reins
Plant, ecological and evolutionary geneticist, Professor Andrew Lowe will lead the University of Adelaide’s Environment Institute as its newly appointed Director.
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EVENT: Earth Jam! at the UniBar next month
On the evening of Saturday 10th February the University of Adelaide's UniBar will come alive in a youth-focused evening for our living world aimed at amplifying and uplifting the South Australian youth voice.
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