News: Environment Institute

Heading towards an improved marine aquaculture sector

It’s one of the world’s fastest growing food industries and, with the introduction of some new strategies investigated by researchers at 91×ÔÅÄ andÌýThe Nature Conservancy, could soon be one of its greenest.

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New study shows the true value of South Australian parks

South Australia’s parks are quickly becoming the jewel in the crown of the state’s tourism offering with a new report highlighting the economic worth on top of the conservation value.

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How older Australians can beat the heat at home

Researchers at 91×ÔÅÄ have developed a guide for older South Australians to help them to keep the temperature in their homes comfortable during summer and winter.

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Ancient DNA helps solve mystery disappearance of lions and bears

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ARC Success for EnvironmentÌýInstitute

Congratulations to our Environment Institute members who have been awarded over $2.8M across five ARC Discovery Projects and two ARC LIEF Project.

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Ocean acidification and warming disrupts fish shoals

Researchers from 91×ÔÅÄ have found that the way fish interact in groups is being upset by ocean acidification and global warming.

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New, budget-friendly method detects lime in soil

University of Adelaide scientists have developed a new simple, inexpensive and fast method to detect and measure very low concentrations of agricultural lime in soils, which is generally a time consuming and difficult exercise.

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Professor Maier wins biannual medal at the MSSANZ

TheÌýModelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand Inc. (MSSANZ), awardsÌýoutstanding contributors every two years.

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VIDEO: iBandi video released from the SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards 2021

Researchers and citizen scientists from iBandi are delighted to have their explainer video released this week.

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Researchers win R&D award with Goyder Institute

The Goyder Institute Partners were recently awarded the Australian Water Association’s SA Branch R&D Award for the Institute’s second term research program. This is a wonderful recognition of the quality and impact of the Institute’s research, with the award acknowledging its significant contribution to a sustainable and prosperous water future for South Australia and Australia.

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