News: School of Biological Sciences
Eureka! Shellfish reef project wins major award
University of Adelaide marine ecologists are among a team of scientists awarded a Eureka Prize for their research towards rebuilding Australia’s lost shellfish reefs.
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$7m boost for sciences research
ARC Discovery projects showcase the dynamic breadth of sciences research at the University of Adelaide.
River Murray fish species bounce back from Millennium Drought
Research shows some native migratory fish species are now thriving after an earlier threat of extinction.
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A pain in the grass: Native wildlife and cultural sites in arid Australia at risk
Researchers have uncovered, for the first time, the extent of impact that buffel grass has on the environment in arid Australia.
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Scientists in the news this week: October 2020
‘What even is the economy?’ Citymag has published a three-part series on ‘how SA makes money and stuff’ featuring several University of Adelaide scientists and science graduates.
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Cat diseases - the impact on our health and economy
Scientists have examined the rates of cat diseases in Australia, their health effects, and the costs to our economy.
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'Ingenious' scientists feature at key research-industry showcase
Scientists will feature at Ingenuity 2020 – a showcase of student projects exploring real-life applications across all disciplines of STEM.
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Droughts are threatening global wetlands: new study
Scientists highlight the physical and chemical changes that occur during droughts that lead to severe, and sometimes irreversible, drying of wetland soils.
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Sculpture of iconic Ediacaran fossil unveiled
The legacy of science alumni and geological research highlighted with new sculpture celebrating our state’s fossil emblem, Spriggina floundersi.
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Scientists set to track Kangaroo Island’s post-bushfire ecosystem recovery
Post-fire recovery rates and ecosystem resilience of Kangaroo Island’s bushfire affected areas will be monitored when scientists return to the island this month.
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