News: environmental science
New research shows zoonotic virus prevalence in Adelaide's Grey-headed flying foxes
Scientists discover that the risk of lyssavirus transmission from South Australia's population of Grey-headed flying fox is lower than anticipated.
Scientists in the news this week: May 8, 2020
Your round-up of University of Adelaide scientists and science graduates in the news this week.
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New 'Top Talent' appointment to lead plant synthetic biology research
The University of Adelaide has appointed California-based scientist Jenny Mortimer as the new Associate Professor of Plant Synthetic Biology, part of the Top Talent program to attract the world’s best minds to South Australia.
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Scientists in the news this week: May 1, 2020
Your round-up of University of Adelaide scientists and science graduates in the news this week.
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Global collaboration to secure Antarctica’s Environmental Future
University of Adelaide scientists to lead research into biosecurity and invasive species risk to Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.
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Scientists discover new species of turtle-headed sea snake
University of Adelaide researchers have discovered a new species of turtle-headed sea snake in Western Australia.
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Science graduate helps conservationists find a new community online
Meet science alumna Jessie Pannazolo, the founder of a new online community called Lonely Conservationists.
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New funding for carbon storage in coastal ecosystems
Scientists are investigating the potential for more carbon storage in our coastal ecosystems with new funding from the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board.
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The bush is a hive of activity, but let's not forget our native pollinators
The honeybee industry sustained considerable losses in the recent fires, but native species of bees, beetles, flies and birds are just as important for crops.
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Early exposure to infections doesn’t protect against allergies, but getting into nature might
Scientists say keep washing your hands, especially in cities and airports, but don’t be afraid of getting a little dirty in biodiverse environments.
