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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

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Celebrating ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s remarkable Echidnas and citizen science

Echidna Rachel Claire

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

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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

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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

Green Spaces in City by Danist Soh

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 .

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Eat The Invaders: Available for streaming now

Eat the Invaders ABC

"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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s biodiversity

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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

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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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Green policies in global trade: Challenges for developing countries

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At the CIECI 2024 conference in Hanoi, international experts explored the intersection of green policies and global trade.

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National parks: A prescription for public health?

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Visiting a national park can save our healthcare system billions of dollars.

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