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Australia’s epic story: a tale of amazing people, amazing creatures & rising seas

The Australian continent has a remarkable history - a story of isolation, desiccation and resilience on an ark at the edge of the world.
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Who, where, when, why, wasp? New wasps named after biscuits & Doctor Who aliens

Researchers inspired by chocolate biscuits and Doctor Who aliens when choosing names for 10 new species of wasps.
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Underground beetle breathing brainteaser solved

Scientists have uncovered how aquatic beetles breathe in underground water.
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Quantum sensors to make Australia safer

Researchers to work with the Defence Science and Technology Group on four ambitious quantum technology projects.
DSTG PhD scholarship opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work on a PhD project exploring identity recognition and using soft biometrics. This project is a collaboration between Defence Science & Technology Group (DSTG) and The University of Adelaide.
On top of the world: Sciences research ranks high in ERA results

Science research at the University of Adelaide has reached new heights according to the 2018 Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) results released this week.
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Urban biodiversity to lower chronic disease

Replanting urban environments with native flora could be a cost effective way to improve public health.
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Undersold: Climate change threats much greater than reports

A new study has revealed that the language used by the global climate change watchdog, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, is overly conservative.
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How (and why) to stay optimistic when it feels like the environment is falling apart

New research outlines steps to usefully combine optimism with pessimism when talking about environmental conservation.