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When it comes to happy kids, it鈥檚 natural

When it comes to happy kids, it鈥檚 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: Australian 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.听's Invasion Ecology research group. Dr Cassey is an ARC Industry听Laureate听Fellow, 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 Australia鈥檚 Naracoorte Caves, has shed new light on climate conditions in the Southern Hemisphere during ice ages.

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Event: WOMADelaide The Planet Talks program live

Photo of speakers

The Planet Talk program is now live. As a proud sponsors, the Environment Institute is eagerly looking forward to WOMAD鈥檚 The Planet Talk. We believe that The Planet Talks is a great platform to discuss critical environmental issues and create awareness among people and are excited to be a part of this significant event. Don鈥檛 forget to check it out!

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Event: Wild Earth Oceania Film Festival

WEO Film Festival

Get ready for an unforgettable cinematic experience at the Inaugural Wild Earth Oceania Film Festival, taking place in Adelaide from January 16th to 24th. This exciting week-long event features an impressive line-up of short films, as well as Opening and Closing Night Gala functions that are not to be missed.

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A Periodic Table of Food for better health globally

Food for better health globally

成人大片 researchers are contributing to a global effort to quantify the makeup of the world鈥檚 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 听as 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 成人大片鈥檚 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 成人大片's UniBar will come alive in a youth-focused evening for our living world aimed at amplifying and uplifting the South Australian youth voice.

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Eliminating illegitimate timber and plant derived products from global supply chains

Timber

The 成人大片 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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