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Over the course of a few generations (and less than 100 years), the entire population of tiger snakes would become easy-gainers.

When we think of evolution, we tend to picture slow changes occurring over very long periods of time, typically millions of years. However, evolution can actually happen much faster, over only a few generations: think COVID-19 strains, for example. And this fast evolution isn’t just restricted to viruses and microbes.

The idea that nature — forests , rivers, mountains — could have rights, in the same way that human rights, or corporate rights exist has been building momentum.

A merger between the universities of Adelaide and South Australia has been talked about for years.

‘Female genitalia across every species is unfortunately still taboo’

The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are to merge, with the new institution to be the biggest in Australia for domestic students.

Despite previous stalled efforts, an amalgamation of the UniSA and the University of Adelaide is now back on the cards, with the institutions clearing hurdles that blocked a merger deal four years ago.

The lease of the grave of a gay university lecturer who was murdered and thrown into Adelaide's River Torrens 50 years ago is renewed for another half-century.

The nature of the construction industry makes it very vulnerable to modern slavery. Addressing the problem will take more than just legislation.

Ninety years after Pitjantjatjara man Yukun was killed by police and his remains sent to museums in Adelaide, he is finally laid to rest

Family of Yukun call for government apology and compensation as university says sorry for storing remains