Climate crisis carries risk and rewards for SA
Hundreds of people gathered at the University of Adelaide on Monday night for an update on climate risks and opportunities, in a world teetering on the edge of enormous change.
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Dive the Great Barrier Reef with Sir David
SA Museum’s first virtual reality experience opens on Friday. It’s a 360 degree trip through the world’s largest coral reef, but not for the faint hearted.
Our hottest summer on record — and heatwave to come
South Australia has recorded its hottest summer on record, with seasonal temperatures more than 3C above average.
Stay cool while hectic week heats up
Extreme heat is more than just hot weather and must be taken seriously, the State Emergency Service says, calling on the public to be sensible, stay safe and look out for others.
Workers ignore risks of heatwave
University of Adelaide research shows most South Australians do not appreciate how serious heatwave risks can be and fail to respond to public warnings because they think they know it all.
Understanding cancer, and knowing how to fight it
One show at this year’s Fringe Festival explores the true stories of four strong women touched by breast cancer. The show’s creator, along with a prominent Adelaide breast cancer researcher, explain what South Australians can learn from the performance.
Shrinking shores set Adelaide’s beaches on the brink
Sand is rapidly slipping from Adelaide’s beaches amid warnings the coast could be reduced to three ‘pocket beaches’ without a new plan to save them.
Basin Authority rejects maladministration claims
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has rejected claims of maladministration made by the state Royal Commission, stating there is “no specific evidence for such serious accusations”.
Science and magic combine for a glimpse of the future
Science is everywhere at this year’s Fringe Festival, but Swedish magician Charlie Caper claims his show Robotricks is the most technically advanced of all.
High-protein diet? It isn’t good for you
Put down the protein shake. Step away from those legumes. Take a moment before tucking into that steak — SAHMRI research has discovered the reason why high-protein diets are bad for you.
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