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AI & Digital Twins: The future of Farming

vineyard

What if farmers could get real-time insights from AI to combat pests, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact without crunching complex data?

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The Woolly Mouse and The Future of De-Extinction

Woolly Mammoth Andrew Nelmerm/Getty Images/Dorling Kindersley

Deputy Director of the Environment Institute Associate Professor Damien Fordham, comments on the advanced gene-editing techniques used in the resurrection of extinct species.Ìý

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Environment Institute Celebrates 25 Years of Science Meets Parliament

SMP 2025 group photo

The Environment Institute Reflects on the 25th Science Meets Parliament Event, hosted by Science and Technology ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥.

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Ancient DNA Uncovering the Secret Past of Penguins

Penguins by Frans van Heerden

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.

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Millions of Locusts Threaten NSW: What You Need to Know

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Environment Institute member and Entomologist Andy Austin is advising action as millions of locusts could soon descend on parts of NSW, threatening crops and grazing lands. Early detection and control are crucial to prevent devastating swarms.

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How To Drive Change In Wildlife Protection with John E. Scanlon AO

Eco Futurists Ep 19

In the latest episode of Eco Futurists,Ìýhost Professor Andrew Lowe is joined by international environmental leader John Scanlon AO, who has dedicated his career to protecting wildlife and ecosystems.ÌýAs the biodiversity crisis worsens, we find ourselves asking: is it too late to turn this urgent issue around?

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Eat The Invaders Event Recap

Eat the invaders event

Read about our amazing event and watch the Eat The Invaders Panel Discussion, available now for streaming!

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World Wildlife Day with Wildlife Crime Experts

John Scanlon and Phill Cassey

As part of UN World Wildlife Day, on Monday, March 3rd, , an international environmental leader, and head of the on the scale, nature, and impact of wildlife crime on global biodiversity, as well as the efforts being made to prevent and combat these crimes.

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Championing Conservation: Dr Nina Wootton Recognised for Environmental Research Excellence

a member of the Environment Institute, has been awarded with the , from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Academy of Science.

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"Preserving Biodiversity" Research Tuesdays Recap

Research Tuesdays Preserving Biodiversity

Watch Professor Andy Lowe deliver his presentation on Preserving Biodiversity, followed by a panel discussion with panellists and .Ìý

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