/environment/ en /environment/news/list/2025/03/12/ancient-dna-uncovering-the-secret-past-of-penguins Dr. Jamie Wood, a member of the Environment Institute, leads groundbreaking research uncovering ancient DNA from Antarctica, revealing how Adélie penguins and southern elephant seals have adapted to environmental changes over the past 6,000 years. March 09 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/03/12/ancient-dna-uncovering-the-secret-past-of-penguins /environment/news/list/2024/07/10/ancient-dna-uncovers-dingos-hidden-heritage A landmark collaborative study co-led by the University of Adelaide and QUT has revealed the distribution of modern dingoes across Australia pre-dates European colonisation and interventions like the dingo-proof fence. July 10 2024 Belinda Gosden /environment/news/list/2024/07/10/ancient-dna-uncovers-dingos-hidden-heritage