/newsroom/ en /newsroom/news/list/2025/04/11/extreme-heat-poses-threat-to-mental-health Rising temperatures across ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ could increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders (MBD) by almost 50 per cent by 2050, according to a new study from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide. The research highlights the urgent need to act now to protect mental health as the climate warms. April 15 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/04/11/extreme-heat-poses-threat-to-mental-health /newsroom/news/list/2024/12/18/exploring-motivations-and-barriers-for-climate-change-activists Social media posts, online petitions, writing to politicians and donating to environmental groups have been identified as popular starting points for climate activists, according to research from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide. December 19 2024 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2024/12/18/exploring-motivations-and-barriers-for-climate-change-activists /newsroom/news/list/2024/09/20/wave-modelling-important-to-predict-climate-changes-effect-on-sea-ice ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researchers have developed a new theoretical model to predict the distances ocean waves can travel to break up sea ice. September 24 2024 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2024/09/20/wave-modelling-important-to-predict-climate-changes-effect-on-sea-ice /newsroom/news/list/2024/04/23/tropical-fish-are-invading-australian-ocean-water A ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide study of shallow-water fish communities on rocky reefs in south-eastern ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ has found climate change is helping tropical fish species invade temperate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n waters. April 23 2024 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2024/04/23/tropical-fish-are-invading-australian-ocean-water /newsroom/news/list/2024/04/05/heat-stress-from-ocean-warming-harms-octopus-vision While climate change has led to an increase in the abundance of octopuses, heat stress from projected ocean warming could impair their vision and impact the survivability of the species. April 05 2024 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2024/04/05/heat-stress-from-ocean-warming-harms-octopus-vision /newsroom/news/list/2024/04/04/climate-change-impacts-terrorist-activity Changing weather patterns induced by climate change are contributing to shifts in the location of terrorist activity, according to new research. April 04 2024 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2024/04/04/climate-change-impacts-terrorist-activity /newsroom/news/list/2024/03/14/excess-temperatures-cause-low-flocking-concerns High temperatures during critical periods of the reproductive cycle of sheep result in 2.1 million fewer lambs produced in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ each year, costing sheep farmers an estimated $97 million annually. March 21 2024 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2024/03/14/excess-temperatures-cause-low-flocking-concerns /newsroom/news/list/2023/09/25/ocean-acidification-research-is-robust-despite-ebbs-and-flows A new objective examination of almost a quarter-of-a-century of ocean acidification research shows that, despite challenges, experts in the field can have confidence in their research. September 26 2023 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2023/09/25/ocean-acidification-research-is-robust-despite-ebbs-and-flows /newsroom/news/list/2023/09/12/climate-change-is-reducing-global-river-water-quality A review of almost 1000 studies on the effects of climate change and extreme weather events on rivers around the world has found an overall negative effect on water quality in rivers globally. September 13 2023 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2023/09/12/climate-change-is-reducing-global-river-water-quality /newsroom/news/list/2022/11/17/super-seven-shine-light-on-stem-opportunities Seven outstanding women researchers from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide have been recognised among ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s Superstars of STEM for 2023-24. November 18 2022 Lee Gaskin /newsroom/news/list/2022/11/17/super-seven-shine-light-on-stem-opportunities