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When it comes to happy kids, it’s natural

When it comes to happy kids, it’s natural

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.

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Wildlife in our homes: ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn reptiles in the global exotic pet market

A shingleback skink

On March 3rd we celebrate World Wildlife Day, and the theme for 2024 is "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation." We are thrilled to feature the research of our guest blogger, Sebastian Chekunov, a PhD candidate from Dr.Ìý's Invasion Ecology research group. Dr Cassey is an ARC IndustryÌýLaureateÌýFellow, Combatting Wildlife Crime and Preventing Environmental Harm.

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Rainy day ice age in the global south

Rainy day ice age in the global south

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

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A Periodic Table of Food for better health globally

Food for better health globally

×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide researchers are contributing to a global effort to quantify the makeup of the world’s food supply, enabling data-driven solutions to human and planetary health challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate change and malnutrition.

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Life in the deep field: a summer spent at Edgeworth David Base, Antarctica

Dr Isabelle Onley

We are thrilled to have Dr Ìýas our guest blogger today! She recently embarked on adventurous expedition with the to the remote Edgeworth David Base in East Antarctica. Follow along as she shares her incredible summer in the icy wilderness.

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Leading environmental scientist takes the reins

Professor Andrew Lowe

Plant, ecological and evolutionary geneticist, Professor Andrew Lowe will lead the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide’s Environment Institute as its newly appointed Director.

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EVENT: Earth Jam! at the UniBar next month

Earth Jam!

On the evening of Saturday 10th February the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide's UniBar will come alive in a youth-focused evening for our living world aimed at amplifying and uplifting the South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn youth voice.

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Eliminating illegitimate timber and plant derived products from global supply chains

Timber

The ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide has partnered with , , (FSC ANZ) and to secure a $500,000 grant to produce a secure, data-led traceability system for agricultural commodities and timber products.

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PODCAST: Sowing the seeds for the future of health, resilience, and environmental protection

The natural world has a powerful impact on our lives, from our experiences as children right through to adulthood. But how do we stay connected and replenish our ‘nature reserves’? How can we find the time in our increasingly busy lives to ensure that we’re getting the full benefits of nature and fill our 'nature cup'?

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Australasian Mangrove and Saltmarsh Network Conference, Adelaide 14-17 November 2023 – ‘AMSN 2023 – Living Coasts’.

Community members, environmental managers, interstate and international researchers will gather in Adelaide this week to celebrate, discuss and review the status of the natural ‘Living Coasts’ of the Australasian region.

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