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Media Release: Biodiversity brings disease resistance: novel study

A novel study of a Tibetan alpine meadow has shown a clear link between higher biodiversity and greater infectious disease resistance. The researchers say it provides further strong evidence that maintaining biodiversity among the world’s species should be a high priority. Published in the journal Ecology, Australian and Chinese researchers from the University of Adelaide […]

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Media release: Climate not to blame for megafauna extinction in Australia

New research led by the University of Adelaide has found no relationship between sixteen megafauna extinctions in Australia and past climate change, suggesting humans were having negative impacts on the ecosystem as long as 55,000 years ago. In a paper published in the journal Nature Communications, Dr Frédérik Saltré, from the University of Adelaide’s Environment Institute, and colleagues […]

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Media Release: Banning trophy hunting could do more harm than good

Trophy hunting shouldn’t be banned but instead it should be better regulated to ensure funds generated from permits are invested back into local conservation efforts, according to a new paper co-authored by a leading University of Adelaide conservation ecologist. Professor Corey Bradshaw, from the University of Adelaide’s Environment Institute, along with Enrico Di Minin from […]

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Using computer modelling to save endangered species

Dr Damien Fordham, an ARC Future Fellow working in the University of Adelaide’s Environment Institute was recently featured in the University’s new research blog. The causes and consequences of extinction, and developing predictive tools to be able to implement effective conservation strategies are major themes of Damien’s research. The conservation computer modelling tools that he […]

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Threats facing South Australia’s koalas

Professor Corey Bradshaw was recently interviewed by Wild Magazine about his thoughts on the future of South Australia’s koalas. In his interview, Professor Bradshaw discusses the impacts of deforestation and low genetic diversity on koala populations and possible future solutions. “Reforestation in certain areas would help immensely. But first the genetic diversity issue must be addressed and […]

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Why the big animals died: new study shakes up extinction science

The following article featuring research by Professor Corey Bradshaw and Professor Alan Cooper appeared in The Lead on 24 July, 2015: By Sarah Keenihan / 24th of July, 2015 Image by Mauricio Antón. IF YOU are going to challenge the status quo, best make sure you’ve got solid numbers to back you up. A study […]

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Pablo Garcia Diaz wins Student Prize

The Environment Institute congratulates PhD student, Pablo Garcia Diaz for winning the Student Prize for his presentation at the Statistics in Ecology and Environmental Monitoring (SEEM) 2015 conference in Queenstown, New Zealand recently. Pablo won over the judges with his 5-minute ‘speed talk’ presentation about his research into the preparedness of Australian border and post-border […]

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The battle against extinction

In a special feature in The Advertiser entitled ‘The fight to bring animals back from the brink,’ four University of Adelaide scientists explain their role in the battle against extinction of our native animals. From sea snakes to native quolls to the Tasmanian devil, these scientists are on the case. Read the full story. Image source: […]

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Debate: Should Australia embrace a nuclear future?

Ben Heard, Doctoral Candidate at the University of Adelaide recently spoke at a briefing session at the Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE). The session debated the pros and cons and policy around the peaceful use of nuclear power by Australia. Ben Heard discussed the case for nuclear […]

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Media release: SA needs to look beyond wind for its clean energy

South Australia cannot complete its move to clean energy through a continued focus on wind energy. This is the conclusion of the most comprehensive review to date of renewable energy in the state, conducted by researchers in the University of Adelaide’s Environment Institute. The success of wind power (27% of the state’s energy and 3-4% […]

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