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Sprigg Ediacaran fossil collection recognised by the International Commission on Geoheritage
Diego GarcÃa-Bellido Capdevila of the University of Adelaide’s Environment Institute was key to securing global recognition for the Sprigg Ediacaran fossil collection. Now among the top 11 geological collections worldwide, it offers vital insights into the origins of complex life on Earth.
Eat The Invaders: ABC Radio Interviews
Eat The Invaders Scientific Experts, Environment Institute Director Professor Andy Lowe and Professor Phill Cassey, were invited to speak on ABC Radio shows to discuss more about the world of invasive species!Ìý
A walk in the park? The park systems that help shape our cities, cultures, and civic identities
Eco Futurists episode 15 is out now: hear from Host Environment Institute Director Prof Andy Lowe, joined by Matthew Skjonsberg, Director of the Praxis Institute in Switzerland.
Celebrating Australia’s remarkable Echidnas and citizen science
Learn howÌýyou can help researchers by sharing your echidna sightings!
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Citizen scientists: The willing and able who are helping drive research forward
In this episode host Professor has a delightful conversation with Dr Erinn Fagan-JeffriesÌýand Professor about the lessons learned in the evolution of Citizen Science projects, echidna poo, and a new insect named ‘Oreo’.
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Sea snakes regain colour vision: A fascinating evolutionary discovery
A recently published journal article by member Associate Professor Kate Sanders, led by PhD Candidate Isaac Rossetto, follows nine species of sea snakes that are identified as having genetic traits for advanced colour vision. A trait that was lost nearly three million years ago due to evolutionary pressures has now returned.
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"Urban green space provision: The case for policy-based solutions to support human health" now published
ÌýCongratulations to members for the publication of their recent paper "Urban green space provision: the case for policy-based solutions to support human health".
This paper was formed from the Urban Greening Workshops held by HEAL and Dynamic State. Authors included members of the Environment Institute - , , , , , and Environment Institute Director, Professor .
Eat The Invaders: Available for streaming now
"Eat the Invaders" a new show hosted by Tony Armstrong is a six-part series, identifying the impacts that introduced species have wrought upon the Australian landscape and its ecosystems. The show features scientific guidance every episode from our very own Director Professor , and Environment Institute member, Professor Phill Cassey.ÌýÌýAll six episodes are available for streaming now!
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Changing perceptions: Embracing flying foxes as part of Australia’s biodiversity
Professor , member, discusses the misinformation around the endangered species of flying foxes, having his work featured in , and .
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Booms, busts, and breakthroughs: 30 years of science at Arid Recovery
On November 19, the , in collaboration with Arid Recovery, hosted an insightful celebration that focussed on the science driving ecological restoration in arid environments.
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