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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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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.

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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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