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Climate themed opening night of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Festival

When we discuss ‘Climate Change Solutions’ or ‘Saving the Environment’ we may think of advances in technology, new scientific discoveries or powerful policy changes.

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Research Tuesdays: Risk-ready or not?

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Call to protect seagrass meadows in China’s waters

Seagrass meadows are crucial habitats that contribute to biodiversity, food security, and climate mitigation.

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Water buybacks are back on the table in the Murray-Darling Basin. Here’s a refresher on how theyÌýwork.

The Federal government has announced a new round of strategic water buybacks in the Murray-Darling Basin. The government intends to purchase water entitlements from voluntary sellers in parts of New South Wales and Queensland.

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‘Here For Good’ Concert featuring Peter Garrett and The Alter Egos

The University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø invites you to 'Here for Good', a free outdoor concert by Peter Garrett and The Alter Egos with supporting performances from students of the Elder Conservatorium of Music.

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Environment Institute at WOMAD's Planet Talk

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Parklands will come alive in March with the sounds of world music and the chatter of inspiring speakers tackling major planetary challenges at WOMADelaide.

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Ancient DNA reveals a hidden history of humanÌýadaptation

Humans may be just as vulnerable to environmental change as other animals, according to our new research analysing genetic data from more than a thousand people who lived across Europe and Asia over the past 45,000 years.

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On a tiny Australian island, snakes feasting on seabirds evolved huge jaws in a surprisingly shortÌýtime

A study by researchers from the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø and other institutions has found that in a population of island tiger snakes the bones in their jaws increase in length after feeding on large prey, while their mainland counterparts show no change.

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There’s something fishy about flake sold in South Australia

It is a popular takeaway choice at fish and chip shops, but new research has revealed threatened species of shark are being sold as flake at some outlets across South Australia.

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SURVEY: Bandicoot habitat along Brownhill and First Creeks

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