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Frédérik Saltré

Research Fellow in Ecology, Flinders University
Dr Frédérik Saltré joined Flinders University in the College of Science and Engineering in July 2017 as Research Fellow in Palaeo-ecological Modelling and he is the Coordinator of the Global Ecology Laboratory working with Professor Corey Bradshaw. He is also Associate Investigator in the new ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage.

He completed his PhD in Biology Geosciences Agro-resources and Environment at the Center for Functional and Evolutionary Ecology (CEFE) and the University Montpellier 2, France in December 2010 under the Supervision of Dr. Isabelle Chuine (CNRS) and Dr. Cédric Gaucherel (INRA). In 2011, He held a joint one year appointment with the Centre for Bio-Archaeology and Ecology and the School of Advanced Studies (EPHE) as Lecturer at Montpellier (France), and was a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Oregon State University (USA) until 20113. From 2013 to 2017, he was an ARC Research Associate at the University of Adelaide. Previously,

He is an ecologist interested in how ecosystems change through space and time. He combines modelling approaches with fossil data and genetic knowledge to inform how human pressure and climate changes modified ecosystem functioning such as distributions and interactions of plants, animals, humans, and environments, from a deep-time perspective. He writes about ecology and climate change over time from the Late Pleistocene (~126,000 years ago) to the present day, and how our understanding of the past can help prepare us for the future.

New ecosystems, unprecedented climates: more Australian species than ever are struggling to survive

Feb 20, 2024 11:05 am UTC| Nature

Australia is home to about one in 12 of the worlds species of animals, birds, plants and insects between 600,000 and 700,000 species. More than 80% of Australian plants and mammals and just under 50% of our birds are...

The First Australians grew to a population of millions, much more than previous estimates

Apr 30, 2021 07:01 am UTC| Life

We know it is more than 60,000 years since the first people entered the continent of Sahul the giant landmass that connected New Guinea, Australia and Tasmania when sea levels were lower than today. But where the...

Climate Change Series

Did people or climate kill off the megafauna? Actually, it was both

Dec 04, 2019 12:12 pm UTC| Insights & Views Nature

Earth is now firmly in the grips of its sixth mass extinction event, and its mainly our fault. But the modern era is definitely not the first time humans have been implicated in the extinction of a wide range of...

Economy

Bongbong Marcos' POGO Ban Faces Skepticism: Will It Truly Curb Illegal Operations?

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a blanket ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in his recent State of the Nation Address. Despite its popularity, experts worry the ban may push operations further...

U.S. Economy Grows Faster Than Expected in Q2, Inflation Pressures Easing

The U.S. economy expanded faster than anticipated in the second quarter, with a 2.8% annualized growth rate driven by robust consumer spending and business investment. Inflation pressures eased, supporting expectations for...

China Central Bank Surprises Markets with Second Unscheduled Rate Cut This Week

Chinas central bank surprised markets again this week with an unscheduled rate cut, issuing 200 billion yuan in one-year loans at significantly lower rates to stimulate the economy and address sharp stock market...

Japan to Resume $1.1 Billion Projects in Sri Lanka Amid Debt Restructuring

Japan will resume funding for stalled projects in Sri Lanka, generating $1.1 billion in revenue over the next five years, following a $10 billion debt restructuring deal. Japan to Restart 11 Stalled Projects in Sri...

Turkey Terminates Saudi Deposit, Reflects Growing Economic Confidence

On July 24, Turkeys central bank announced it terminated a $5 billion deposit transaction with Saudi Arabia, signaling increased confidence in rebuilding foreign exchange reserves independently. The move reflects Turkeys...

Politics

Donald Trump's Big Regret? Ex-POTUS Eyes Nikki Haley to Replace 'Dud' VP J.D. Vance Amid Campaign Turmoil

As Joe Biden steps down from the 2024 presidential race, making Kamala Harris the presumptive Democratic nominee, Donald Trump faces speculation about a significant shake-up within his own campaign. Reports suggest Trump...

Donald Trump Mocks Kamala Harris with Shocking Nickname: 'I Couldn't Care Less If I Mispronounce It'

Donald Trump intensified his attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris, labeling her a bum and ridiculing the significance of pronouncing her name correctly during a speech in Florida. Speaking at a Turning Point event in...

FBI Confirms Bullet Struck Donald Trump During Assassination Attempt, Ending Speculation

The FBI confirmed late Friday that former President Donald Trump was indeed struck by a bullet during the assassination attempt on July 13, resolving earlier uncertainties about the incident. This update followed Trumps...

DNC Revamps Nominating Process as Kamala Harris Rises to Prominence

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is set to conduct a virtual roll call vote to select the partys 2024 presidential nominee ahead of the convention in Chicago. This procedural change reflects the rapid momentum...

Donald Trump Refuses to Debate Kamala Harris, Suggests Democrats Might Change Nominee

Former President Donald Trump has announced that he will not commit to any debates with Vice President Kamala Harris at this time, suggesting that the Democratic Party might still change its nominee for the upcoming...

Science

SpaceX Reports 50,000 Collision-Avoidance Maneuvers by Starlink Satellites in Six Months

SpaceXs recent report indicates Starlink satellites executed 50,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers from December 2023 to May 2024, reflecting increasing traffic in orbit and raising concerns about potential...

SpaceX Unveils Design for ISS Deorbit Vehicle Using Dragon Heritage Hardware

NASAs decision to entrust SpaceX with constructing the ISS deorbit vehicle marks a significant milestone in space technology. SpaceX recently revealed a rendering of the car based on its Dragon spacecraft, which features...

SpaceX Completes Heat Shield Upgrade for Starship Ahead of Critical Flight 5 Test

SpaceX has completed a significant heat shield upgrade for Starship ahead of its fifth test flight. The upgrade aims to improve reentry safety following the issues from the fourth flight. A critical static fire test is...

SpaceX's New EVA Spacesuits Pass Testing for Historic Commercial Spacewalk

SpaceX has finalized acceptance testing of its new EVA spacesuits, marking a significant milestone for the Polaris Program. The suits will facilitate the first commercial spacewalk, led by entrepreneur Jared Isaacman,...

NASA and SpaceX Reveal $843M Plan to Deorbit ISS Safely in 2031

NASA and SpaceX have unveiled plans to deorbit the International Space Station by 2031. The $843 million contract awarded to SpaceX includes designing and constructing a deorbit vehicle to guide the ISS to its final...

Technology

VanEck Hints at Solana ETF Amid Buzz at Bitcoin Conference as SOL Overtakes BNB

VanEck is hinting at a Solana ETF again, sparking interest at the Bitcoin Conference as SOL surpasses BNB in market cap. Investor Interest Peaks with VanEcks Solana ETF Hint The spot Ethereum ETFs have been trading...

Shiba Inu Expands Horizons with Integration into The Sandbox Metaverse

Shiba Inus integration with The Sandbox marks a significant step in expanding SHIBs reach within the gaming community, aligning with the #RiseOfTheMemecoin campaign. Gaming as a Growth Opportunity The Sandbox has now...

Bitcoin to Hit $13M! Michael Saylor's Bold Forecast at Bitcoin 2024 Stuns Audience

MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor stunned the Bitcoin 2024 audience with a prediction that Bitcoins price will hit $13 million per coin by 2045. Bold BTC Predictions for 2045 Michael Saylor, a vocal co-founder...

Bitcoin Climbs to $67K: 75% of Short-Term Holders in Profit

Bitcoin has surged to $67,000, placing over 75% of short-term holders in profit and suggesting further bullish momentum. With three-quarters of short-term Bitcoin holders now turning a profit, the cryptocurrency could...

Sam Altman's Worldcoin (WLD) Soars 10% Amid Latest Strategic Update

Worldcoin (WLD) surged 10% in value, hitting $2.31, following a crucial update from its developers. Major Price Surge Details A tremendous increase in the value of Worldcoin (WLD) has recently occurred. In the past...