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Article - Australia's state of degradia

With almost a third of arable land classified as degraded, what can we do to reverse the rapid pace of degradation and can we do it in a way that benefits us?

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The dating lives of sea snakes

New research shows male sea snakes can locate and mate with a female mate, through touch receptors.

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ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø rallies to become the world's second National Park City

A courageous bid has been launched for ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø to become Australia's first National Park City, as South Australians show overwhelming support for urgent action on climate change.

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Mission to discover Australia's unknown species

Insect expert Dr Erinn Fagan-Jeffries from the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø’s School of Biological Sciences, has thrown her support behind a new missionÌýlaunched by Taxonomy Australia, a new program of the Australian Academy of Science,ÌýtoÌýdiscover and document all unknown Australian species by 2050.

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As climate change worsens ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø will become a 50 degree city

Climate change means ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø is already on a path towards unavoidable destruction. But if we act now, we can avoid the worst, says environmental expert Robert Hill.

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SEMINAR - Dr Katja Hogendoorn speaks at The Waite Research Institute

Environment Institute member, Dr Katja Hogendoorn will present 'Pollination in protected cropping' at the nextÌýWaite Research Institute Seminar.

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Megaproject threaten water justice for local communities

Urban megaprojects tend to be the antithesis of good urban planning. They have a negative impact on local water systems, deprive local communities of water-related human rights, and their funders and sponsors have little accountability for their impact.

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Is YouTube promoting the exotic pet trade?

Researchers at the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø are concerned video sharing platforms such as YouTube could be contributing to the normalisation of exotic pets and encouraging the exotic pet trade.

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Grant success for life saving research into engineered stone associated silicosis

The emergence of engineered stone associated silicosis in Australia is an occupational health disaster with widespread impact on workers and the industry.

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EVENT: benefits of nature engagement for child wellbeing and learning

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