Dangerous pathogens lurk in wet areas

Hospitals and homes are havens for germs and disease – but a well-regulated hot water system can prevent the spread of waterborne pathogens, including an emerging […]

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Flinders leads $12.6m maritime project

Australia’s maritime industries, including shipbuilding and marine equipment, will get a major boost via the new ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Biofilm Research and Innovation […]

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Gaps in meth lab clean-up standards

An Australian study of companies which test and clean contamination and chemicals left by illegal methamphetamine labs has raised concerns about inconsistent standards, guidelines and operating […]

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Wastewater project tests for COVID-19, and more

Flinders environmental health research is behind a successful wastewater treatment project in rural South Australia which is leading the way in sustainable water reuse, energy savings […]

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Impact grants propel novel research

Generous donors are propelling next-gen research leaders at Flinders University. The foresight of philanthropists is kickstarting nine innovative research projects in 2020-21, led by some of […]

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Virus tests support masks against COVID-19

Testing of commonly available fabric masks has found they significantly reduce the number of aerosolised viruses a wearer could be exposed to. The Flinders University study, […]

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Study to check backyard chicken runs

Salmonellosis, a food-borne gastrointestinal illness, has been increasing over the past decade in Australia, with eggs identified as the main cause. Flinders University researchers are interested […]

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An artist's 3D illustration of a proteobacteria such as Legionella. Illustration: Getty Images.

Raise the temp on Legionella danger

Householders should take steps in bathroom showers to reduce the risk of exposure to the potentially deadly Legionnaire’s disease. A new study Flinders University environmental health […]

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