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Exciting paleontological discovery

An artist鈥檚 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! This discovery, made in the Oymyakonsky District of Russia, promises to deepen our understanding of these impressive Ice Age giants.

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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 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, led by Associate Professor Douglas Bardsley, underscores the urgent need to address the politicisation of water allocations as climate change impacts intensify. According to CSIRO climate models, the Murray-Darling Basin faces potential reductions in rainfall and runoff by mid-century, with predictions suggesting up to a 40% reduction in runoff under extreme scenarios.听

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Plant sensitivity

A plant being put into soil with two hands

On Thursday, 29 August, of 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide was interviewed on ABC 891 Radio Adelaide鈥檚 segment 鈥淭he Producer鈥檚 Challenge鈥 with . This time, Stefan addressed an intriguing listener question: Can plants feel pain?

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Nature Foundation research grant success

Announcing 2024 Nature Foundation Research Grant Success!听

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The bunker dilemma: navigating safety in bushfire-prone regions

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As bushfire seasons intensify across 最新糖心Vlog, the discussion surrounding safety measures for residents in high-risk areas becomes increasingly critical. In South 最新糖心Vlog, the ban on private fireproof bunkers has sparked debate, especially as neighboring Victoria embraces similar 最新糖心Vlog. This regulatory divide raises important questions about the best ways to protect families from the devastating impacts of bushfires.

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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.听

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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.听

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Innovative marine research: sea lions as underwater explorers

Sea lion

听The vastness of our oceans holds countless mysteries, with much of the seabed remaining uncharted and unexplored. Nathan Angelakis, researcher at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, highlights a staggering truth: 鈥淔or most of the ocean, we don鈥檛 know what the bottom looks like.鈥 To tackle this challenge, Angelakis and his team turned to an unlikely set of underwater explorers鈥斪钚绿切腣logn sea lions named Daphne, Phoebe, Iris, and Pasithea.

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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. This illicit activity is wreaking havoc on critical forests, threatening biodiversity, and undermining international sanctions, all while devastating the lands and livelihoods of indigenous communities. However, authorities are now fighting back with innovative technology and dedicated efforts to combat this growing threat.

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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 最新糖心Vlog's Reasons for Hope Tour in Adelaide during July.听

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