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Viticulturists one step closer to advanced computer vision

Posted on Jul 13 2022 by Belinda Gosden

Vineyard owners can’t have their eyes everywhere, all the time. That’s why ground-based vision systems are becoming tricks of the trade.

Launch of new research program - 'Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future'

Posted on Jul 11 2022 by Belinda Gosden

The��ARC Special Research Initiative in Excellence in Antarctic Science Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future is a leading international research program which will deliver interdisciplinary research to forecast environmental change across the Antarctic region, to deploy��effective environmental stewardship strategies in the face of this change, and to secure Antarctica as a natural reserve devoted to peace and science.

PODCAST - Taxonomy - the benefits of naming nature with Professor Andy Austin

Posted on Jul 4 2022 by Belinda Gosden

'Taxonomy – the benefits of naming nature’, explores the importance of taxonomy and how it can lead to an increase in society valuing nature.

New canopy surveillance systems are set to ring in the age of precision viticulture

Posted on Jun 29 2022 by Belinda Gosden

Artificial intelligence and computer vision have advanced in leaps and bounds in the past decade. Now, Australian wine growers are primed to add these technologies to their arsenal.

SURVEY: Exploring the Link between Nature Exposure and Wellbeing

Posted on Jun 15 2022 by Belinda Gosden

We often hear about the benefits of spending time in nature. But what things prevent or help us spend time in nature?

Discovering drivers of habitat hotspots with community science

Posted on Jun 10 2022 by Belinda Gosden

One of the overwhelming messages from this federal election is that Australians care deeply about protecting our environment. We see this not only in our polling booths, but increasingly, also in the way communities partner with us on science that protects our planet.

World Ocean Day 2022: Restoring our Lost Reef Ecosystems

Posted on Jun 8 2022 by Leah Panakera-Thorpe

Environment Institute marine researchers are using the natural relationships between bivalves and macroalgae to enhance the restoration of South Australia’s lost reef ecosystems.

Australian Navy commendation for University’s DNA experts

Posted on Jun 3 2022 by Belinda Gosden

Experts from the ��˴�Ƭ’s Australian Centre for Ancient DNA (ACAD) have been commended by the Chief of the Navy Australia for their part in identifying the only crew member ever recovered from the sinking of HMAS Sydney.

Harnessing Passion to Drive Sustainability: Insights from the Uraidla Sustainability Fair

Posted on Jun 1 2022 by Belinda Gosden

As environmental scientists, we spend a lot of time studying global trends and problems – like climate change, habitat loss and species extinction. We build models, predict scenarios, write reports, and hang our heads in misery.

Baby oysters follow the crackling sound of snapping shrimp

Posted on May 27 2022 by Belinda Gosden

Though oysters may be brainless bivalves, they can “hear” and swim towards attractive sounds of the sea.

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