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Scientists set to track Kangaroo Island’s post-bushfire ecosystem recovery

Post-fire recovery rates and ecosystem resilience of Kangaroo Island’s bushfire affected areas will be monitored when scientists return to the island this month.

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Sculpture of iconic Ediacaran fossil unveiled

The legacy of science alumni and geological research highlighted with new sculpture celebrating our state’s fossil emblem, Spriggina floundersi.

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Droughts are threatening global wetlands: new study

Scientists highlight the physical and chemical changes that occur during droughts that lead to severe, and sometimes irreversible, drying of wetland soils.

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'Ingenious' scientists feature at key research-industry showcase

Scientists will feature at Ingenuity 2020 – a showcase of student projects exploring real-life applications across all disciplines of STEM.

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Cat diseases - the impact on our health and economy

Scientists have examined the rates of cat diseases in Australia, their health effects, and the costs to our economy.

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Scientists in the news this week: October 2020

‘What even is the economy?’ Citymag has published a three-part series on ‘how SA makes money and stuff’ featuring several University of Adelaide scientists and science graduates.

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A pain in the grass: Native wildlife and cultural sites in arid Australia at...

Researchers have uncovered, for the first time, the extent of impact that buffel grass has on the environment in arid Australia.

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River Murray fish species bounce back from Millennium Drought

Research shows some native migratory fish species are now thriving after an earlier threat of extinction.

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$7m boost for sciences research

ARC Discovery projects showcase the dynamic breadth of sciences research at the University of Adelaide.

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Eureka! Shellfish reef project wins major award

University of Adelaide marine ecologists are among a team of scientists awarded a Eureka Prize for their research towards rebuilding Australia’s lost shellfish reefs.

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Marine creatures with incredible vision drove an evolutionary arms race

Palaeontologists have helped shed an evolutionary light on a 500-million-year-old deep sea creature.

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Ecologist Samantha Munroe named Superstar of STEM

School of Biological Sciences and TERN researcher joins latest cohort of brilliant women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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Genomics milestone: Scientists uncover genomes of platypus and echidna

University of Adelaide scientists have produced the first ever echidna genome and a greatly improved, high-quality platypus genome sequence.

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Ancient DNA research reveals evolutionary secrets of Game of Thrones dire...

University of Adelaide scientists have sequenced the ancient DNA of dire wolf fossils for the first time and uncovered new secrets of the animal made famous by the TV show Game of Thrones.

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University offers: Hey new students, we’re here to help!

You've received an offer, what now? Learn how we can help.

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Fish have bigger sex organs and more reproductive success in acidic oceans

Some species of fish will have higher reproductive capacity because of larger sex organs, under the more acidic oceans of the future.

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Students and graduates leading backyard biodiversity and citizen science

Ever wanted to attract native reptiles, bees and birds to your backyard?

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Science awards celebrate academic, student and staff success

The recent Faculty of Sciences’ awards showcase celebrated research, teaching, leadership, professional staff and student success.

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High CO2 to slow tropical fish move to cooler waters

Ocean acidification predicted under continuing high CO2 emissions may make cooler, temperate waters less welcoming to tropical fish.

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Uni of Adelaide experts recognised for science excellence

University of Adelaide scientists recognised at the SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards.

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