News: research
Nature disconnection and eco-anxiety: what’s happening to young people?
A recent study by the University of Adelaide has explored the rise of eco-anxiety and nature disconnection among young people. Analysing 122 research articles, the study highlights how the growing concern about the environment is affecting the mental health of children and young adults.
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Exciting news for climate adaptation in the Murray-Darling Basin!
Two northern Victorian Catchment Management Authorities are embarking on a groundbreaking study to assess climate change risks to water resources, supported by over $3 million in Australian Government funding through the CRC program.
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Exciting research on crop topping pulses in South Australia
Researchers from the University of Adelaide, led by Jenna Malone, and supported by the South Australian Grain Industry Trust (SAGIT), are embarking on critical trials to investigate reduced rates of paraquat for crop topping lentils and faba beans. With potential regulatory changes on the horizon, this research aims to identify effective alternatives and ensure sustainable practices for our grain industry.
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New research highlights the threat of microplastics to dolphins
A recent study has revealed that dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico are inhaling microplastics, raising concerns about potential lung damage and broader implications for marine health. Researchers from the College of Charleston conducted assessments on bottlenose dolphins and found microplastics in their breath, indicating that these particles are pervasive in our oceans.
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Exciting discovery in the Flinders Ranges!
We’re thrilled to share that a new prehistoric fossil, Quaestio Simpson Aurum, has been discovered at Nilpena Ediacara National Park, dating back over 500 million years!
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Exciting News from the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN)!
TERN is launching a groundbreaking nationwide ecological data collection program in collaboration with the University of Adelaide and the University of Tasmania. By harnessing the power of drones, we're set to gather data from 1,000 ecological monitoring sites faster and more efficiently than ever before!
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Goyder Line insightful interview
We’re delighted to share an insightful interview featuring Environment Institute member Prof. Luke Mosley from the School of Agriculture Food and Wine at the University of Adelaide. Prof Mosley recently spoke with ABC Radio Adelaide about the Goyder Line—a key boundary established in 1865 to distinguish between reliable agricultural land and areas better suited for pastoral use.
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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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! This discovery, made in the Oymyakonsky District of Russia, promises to deepen our understanding of these impressive Ice Age giants.
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?
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