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Murray-Darling Basin water theft laws suck more than river irrigation pumps

Posted on Apr 22 2024 by Belinda Gosden

Water is one of �Ӱ�ֱ��’s most valuable commodities.

Defining the potential for mangrove-based agribusiness transformation in the coastal Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Posted on Apr 18 2024 by Belinda Gosden

The Mekong Delta region in Vietnam is facing several development challenges but the Government of Vietnam (GoV) is committed overcoming these and support the growth of the agricultural sector in the region.

Scientists seek your soil for century-chemical study

Posted on Apr 15 2024 by Leah Panakera-Thorpe

�Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide researchers are calling on South �Ӱ�ֱ��n 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.

Adelaide is losing 75,000 trees a year. Tree-removal laws must be tightened if we want our cities to be liveable and green

Posted on Apr 11 2024 by Leah Panakera-Thorpe

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 than surrounding areas.

Heat stress from ocean warming harms octopus vision

Posted on Apr 9 2024 by Leah Panakera-Thorpe

While climate change has led to an increase in the abundance of octopuses, heat stress from projected ocean warming could impair their vision and impact the survivability of the species.

Exploring ancient DNA for environmental insights

Posted on Mar 28 2024 by Belinda Gosden

Ancient environmental DNA (aeDNA) has revolutionised the study of ancient environments and the evolution of living things.

When it comes to happy kids, it’s natural

Posted on Mar 20 2024 by Belinda Gosden

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: �Ӱ�ֱ��n reptiles in the global exotic pet market

Posted on Mar 1 2024 by Belinda Gosden

On March 3^rd we celebrate World Wildlife Day, and the theme for 2024 is "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation."

Rainy day ice age in the global south

Posted on Feb 26 2024 by Belinda Gosden

An international study of the mineral deposits in stalactites in South �Ӱ�ֱ��’s Naracoorte Caves, has shed new light on climate conditions in the Southern Hemisphere during ice ages.