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Exciting paleontological discovery

An artist’s rendition of a prehistoric woolly rhinoceros. Benjamin Langlois via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 4.0

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!

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Addressing water allocation challenges amid climate change

Water being filled into a container, top view, with two hands holding container

Recent research from the Ӱֱ of Adelaide, led by Associate Professor Douglas Bardsley, underscores the urgent need to address the politicisation of water allocations as climate change impacts intensify.

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Plant sensitivity

A plant being put into soil with two hands

On Thursday, 29 August, of the Ӱֱ of Adelaide was interviewed on ABC 891 Radio Adelaide’s segment “The Producer’s Challenge” with .

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Nature Foundation research grant success

Announcing 2024 Nature Foundation Research Grant Success!

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The bunker dilemma: Navigating safety in bushfire-prone regions

Bushfire

As bushfire seasons intensify across Ӱֱ, the discussion surrounding safety measures for residents in high-risk areas becomes increasingly critical.

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Welcome new Environment Institute Manager

We are delighted to welcome to the team our new Environment Institute Manager, Dr Marina Delpin, PhD.

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Scheme round 1, Discovery Early Career Research Award 2025

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Exciting news! On Saturday (24 August), the announced the outcomes for Scheme Round 1, Discovery Early Career Research Award 2025.

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Innovative marine research: Sea lions as underwater explorers

Sea lion

The vastness of our oceans holds countless mysteries, with much of the seabed remaining uncharted and unexplored.

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Tech forest detectives: The fight against black market timber

Deforestation, logging

The trade in black market timbers has escalated into a multibillion-dollar industry, ranking as the third most profitable cross-border crime after counterfeiting and drug trafficking, according to Interpol.

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Reason for Hope Tour | Dr Jane Goodall | Fireside Chat

Reason for Hope Tour | Dr Jane Goodall | Fireside Chat

Professor Andrew Lowe, EI Director, had the privilege of spending time on stage with living icon Dr Jane Goodall during a public lecture as part of the The Jane Goodall Institute Ӱֱ's Reasons for Hope Tour in Adelaide during July.

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