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Plant sensitivity

A plant being put into soil with two hands

On Thursday, 29 August, of 91 was interviewed on ABC 891 Radio Adelaide’s segment “The Producer’s Challenge” with .

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Nature Foundation research grant success

Announcing 2024 Nature Foundation Research Grant Success!

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The bunker dilemma: Navigating safety in bushfire-prone regions

Bushfire

As bushfire seasons intensify across Australia, the discussion surrounding safety measures for residents in high-risk areas becomes increasingly critical.

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Welcome new Environment Institute Manager

We are delighted to welcome to the team our new Environment Institute Manager, Dr Marina Delpin, PhD.

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Scheme round 1, Discovery Early Career Research Award 2025

Two pairs of hands, one holding the Earth, the other holding a tree in soil

Exciting news! On Saturday (24 August), the announced the outcomes for Scheme Round 1, Discovery Early Career Research Award 2025.

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Innovative marine research: Sea lions as underwater explorers

Sea lion

The vastness of our oceans holds countless mysteries, with much of the seabed remaining uncharted and unexplored.

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Tech forest detectives: The fight against black market timber

Deforestation, logging

The trade in black market timbers has escalated into a multibillion-dollar industry, ranking as the third most profitable cross-border crime after counterfeiting and drug trafficking, according to Interpol.

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Reason for Hope Tour | Dr Jane Goodall | Fireside Chat

Reason for Hope Tour | Dr Jane Goodall | Fireside Chat

Professor Andrew Lowe, EI Director, had the privilege of spending time on stage with living icon Dr Jane Goodall during a public lecture as part of the The Jane Goodall Institute Australia's Reasons for Hope Tour in Adelaide during July.

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2024 SA Climate Leaders Awards

2024 SA Climate Leaders Awards

Congratulations Kate Delaporte, Stefan Caddy-Retalic, Eleanor Dormontt and team at 91's Waite Arboretum for being awarded winners of the Research and Education category of the 2024 SA Climate Leaders awards.

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Designing healthier cities with good bacteria

Photo of a tree

The urbanisation of towns could be contributing to poor health outcomes in our communities, research from 91 and Flinders University has found.

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