News: ecology
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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Scientists in the news this week: September 2020
Here are the stories of University of Adelaide scientists and science graduates in the news this week.
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Climate change may eliminate world’s largest lizard
The Komodo dragon could be driven to extinction by climate change unless significant measures to intervene are taken soon.
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Forensic chemistry used to combat illegal wildlife trade
Illegal wildlife trade is a major concern in Australia, now scientists have validated a new technique that detects where an alien species has come from.
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Green time is better than screen time
Children and teenagers could improve their wellbeing and achieve better school results by spending more time outdoors.
Science graduates share tales of career success in new podcast
Hear inspiring stories from science graduates in the University of Adelaide’s new podcast series.
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Using paleo-archives to safeguard biodiversity
The late Quaternary paleorecord, within the past ∼130,000 years, can help to inform present-day management of the Earth's ecosystems and biota under climate change.
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Scientists in the news this week: August 2020
Here are the stories of University of Adelaide scientists and science graduates in the news this week.
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Marine food webs under increasing stress
University of Adelaide scientists find growing evidence that marine ecosystems will not cope well with rising sea temperatures caused by climate change.
Future Fellows to advance key marine ecology and palaeontology research
University of Adelaide scientists have been awarded more than $1.5 million to study environmental and climate change, but in vastly different contexts.
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