News: Environment Institute
50 regional and remote schools look to uncover new insect species
Fifty regional and remote schools across South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, Queensland and Western ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ have been selected to take part in a new citizen science project, Insect Investigators, led by the South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Museum and supported by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide.
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History of modern human arrival in Europe rewritten, as new fossil discovered
An international research team including scientists from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has found evidence of human occupation in Europe almost 10,000 years earlier than previously documented, a discovery that stands to rewrite modern human andÌýNeanderthal histories on the continent.
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EVENT: Electric Dreams: Anthropocene in C Major featuring Professor Melissa Nursey-Bray
How can art empower us to tackle the climate emergency?
Dr Alice Jones appointed lecturer in Resilience Ecology
We are delighted to announce Environment Institute member Dr Alice Jones, has been appointed to the position of lecturer in Resilience Ecology.
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Heading towards an improved marine aquaculture sector
It’s one of the world’s fastest growing food industries and, with the introduction of some new strategies investigated by researchers at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide andÌýThe Nature Conservancy, could soon be one of its greenest.
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New study shows the true value of South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n parks
South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s parks are quickly becoming the jewel in the crown of the state’s tourism offering with a new report highlighting the economic worth on top of the conservation value.
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How older ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ns can beat the heat at home
Researchers at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide have developed a guide for older South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ns to help them to keep the temperature in their homes comfortable during summer and winter.
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ARC Success for EnvironmentÌýInstitute
Congratulations to our Environment Institute members who have been awarded over $2.8M across five ARC Discovery Projects and two ARC LIEF Project.
Ocean acidification and warming disrupts fish shoals
Researchers from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide have found that the way fish interact in groups is being upset by ocean acidification and global warming.
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