Aussie cycling’s secret weapon made in SA
The Australian cycling team has a secret weapon for the 2020 Games in Tokyo — designed in Adelaide with a full-sized mannequin in sophisticated wind tunnel testing.
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Everlasting passion for plants continues to grow
Infectious enthusiasm for wildflowers, native grasses and other wonders of the natural world inspired a prominent SA botanist to self-publish a popular guide book — on Australia Day, Ann Prescott will become a member of the Order of Australia.
Why your risky choices might be genetic
Are we born risk-takers or is it something we learn? New research suggests taking chances may just be hardwired into some people’s genes.
How to save pets and wildlife from heat
Extreme heat kills wildlife and pets, so animals often need help to find water and shade. Here is some advice on what to do, who to call, and who most needs our help.
You won’t bee-lieve the buzz around this find
South Australian scientists researching in the Outback are celebrating after 26 very small finds.
Strict rules on controversial Outer Harbor dredge
Dredging to widen the shipping channel at Outer Harbor will proceed under strict licence conditions, the Environmental Protection Authority has announced
It’s a lousy job but someone’s got to do it
There’s no point splitting hairs — eradicating head lice is every parent’s responsibility as school heads back. But what’s the best method? We speak to a nitpicking expert to reveal what works and what doesn’t.
Pushing 50C in the hot, hot north west
Spare a thought for those in the hottest parts of SA, where life goes on despite scorching temperatures. After its hottest ever day, 49.0C on Tuesday, Tarcoola barely cooled on Wednesday with a top temperature of at 48.7C.
The SA plastic bag ban: Revolutionary or rubbish?
South Australians could be forgiven for looking down on those who succumbed to “bag rage” at supermarkets across Victoria and NSW last year — but in the decade since our own ban was introduced, what have we achieved? The answer isn’t as clear cut as it seems.
Why we must heed this expert’s advice
Australia is experiencing the grim reality of global warming, including more extreme fire weather, as shown in the fifth State of the Climate report released today, Clare Peddie writes.
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