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How algae conquered the world – and other epic stories hidden in the rocks of the Flinders Ranges

Earth was not always so hospitable. Evidence of how it came to be so beautiful and nurturing is locked in the rocks of South Australia’s Flinders Ranges – a site now vying forÌý.

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New platform to energise citizen science

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ will adapt and deploy the globally proven citizen science platform SciStarter in Australia, courtesy of a $160,000 grant from the South Australian Government’s Citizen Science Fund.

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Microbial solutions to soil carbon sequestration

The potential of soil to capture and store carbon dioxide (CO2), known as carbon sequestration, has been proposed as a compelling mitigation strategy to help address climate change.

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Two citizen science finalists announced for the Citizen Science Awards 2023

The finalists for the this year's Citizen Science Awards 2023 have just been announced and they areÌýÌý²¹²Ô»åÌý.

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VIDEO: John Scanlon presenting 'Environmental, Nature and Wildlife Crimes and the Role of International Law' lecture

On July 17 this year, the Environment Institute and Adelaide Law School had the pleasure of hosting Mr John Scanlon AO for a public lecture on 'Environmental, Nature and Wildlife Crimes and the Role of International Law', the first in our Hope and Wonder Series.

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PhD Opportunity: Heat Stress in Flying foxes: Behavioural Ecology and Mitigation

A fantastic PhD opportunity exists in the ³ÉÈË´óƬ Bat One Health Research Group for a candiate passionate about the conservation management of threatened speciesÌýwho loves working in the field and sometimes in challenging conditions. Do you have good analytical skills, a great sense of humour and who is a team player? This might be a great opportunity for you!

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VIDEO: Research Tuesdays Lecture Series - Reefs Awakened

Over the past two centuries, oyster reefs that were once active and effective underwater metropolises crucial to our marine ecosystems, have become almost abandoned in Australia with over 99% of these reefs completely degraded.

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ARC Future Fellowship success for Assoc. Prof. Jonathan Tyler

Congratulations to Ìýone of eight ³ÉÈË´óƬ University Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship recipients recently announced.

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National Science Week: What is the value of the urban forest?

Are you looking for a fun event during National Science Week? Environment Institute is excited to be supporting a fun and informative workshop on the value of trees.

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The feral flying under the radar: why we need to rethink EuropeanÌýhoneybees

Australia’s national parks, botanic gardens, wild places and green spaces are swarming with an invasive pest that is largely flying under the radar. This is yet another form of livestock, escaped from captivity and left to roam free.

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