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Echidna conservation science initiative a finalist in Eureka Awards

Posted on Sep 2 2021 by Kelly Brown

The �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide’s Echidna Conservation Science Initiative (EchidnaCSI) is a finalist in the �Ӱ�ֱ��n Museum’s 2021 Eureka Prizes.

High CO2 to slow tropical fish move to cooler waters

Posted on Feb 9 2021 by Robyn Mills

A new study from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide shows that the ocean acidification predicted under continuing high CO₂ emissions may make cooler, temperate waters less welcoming.

Fish sex organs boosted under high-CO2

Posted on Jan 20 2021 by Robyn Mills

Research from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide has found that some species of fish will have higher reproductive capacity because of larger sex organs, under the more acidic oceans of the future.

Ancient DNA reveals secrets of Game of Thrones wolves

An artists impression of dire wolves feeding on a bison and fending off grey wolves

Posted on Jan 14 2021 by Robyn Mills

Extinct dire wolves split off from other wolves nearly six million years ago and were only a distant relative of today’s wolves, according to new research published in today.

Genomes reveal new insights into iconic Aussie animals

Posted on Jan 12 2021 by Robyn Mills

The genomes of egg-laying monotreme mammals, platypus and echidna, have been published in the prestigious journal .

Three STEM superstars at �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide

Posted on Dec 3 2020 by Robyn Mills

A cancer researcher, an ecologist and an optical engineer from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide have been named among �Ӱ�ֱ��’s official Superstars of STEM for 2021-2022.

Incredible vision in ancient marine creatures drove an evolutionary arms race

Posted on Dec 3 2020 by Robyn Mills

Ancient deep sea creatures called radiodonts had incredible vision that likely drove an evolutionary arms race according to new research published today.

New wheat and barley genomes will help feed the world

Associate Professor Ken Chalmers inspecting wheat grain

Posted on Nov 26 2020 by Robyn Mills

An international research collaboration, including scientists from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide’s Waite Research Institute, has unlocked new genetic variation in wheat and barley – a major boost for the global effort in breeding higher-yielding wheat and barley varieties.

Shellfish reef project wins Eureka Prize

Posted on Nov 25 2020 by Robyn Mills

�Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide marine ecologists are among a team of scientists awarded a Eureka Prize for their research towards rebuilding �Ӱ�ֱ��’s lost shellfish reefs.

�Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide is home to world-leading researchers

Posted on Nov 23 2020 by Robyn Mills

The �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide’s ability to attract talent to South �Ӱ�ֱ�� and nurture world-leading researchers has been further confirmed by the latest list of the world’s most influential researchers.