Autistic Australians three times more likely to be homeless
Autistic Australians face a homelessness risk nearly three times higher than the general population, according to new Flinders University research that reveals how everyday systems are […]
AI speeds up discovery of next-gen computer chips and electronic materials
New research using an artificial intelligence (AI) system is helping to develop new gallium-based semiconductor materials much faster than traditional methods. The international study, led by […]
Alzheimer’s-linked protein found to shape long-term memories
New research has uncovered how a protein strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease plays a critical role in forming long-lasting memories – opening up new directions for […]
Teen attitudes to exercise shape fitness years later
Teenagers who see exercise as fun, social and good for their health are significantly fitter by late adolescence than those driven by competition, pressure or fear […]
Flinders fossil hunter joins elite group of scientists
Digging deep for ancient life forms provides clues to climate change, the rise and fall of animal kingdoms and even civilisation collapse – while also paving […]
Embrace your microbes, for goodness sake
Can you imagine feeling good about your body being home to trillions of bacteria, viruses – as well as life-giving ‘invisible friend’ microbes in the air, […]
ARC projects go underground for answers
Two new environmental research projects at Flinders University are going underground, after receiving Australian Research Council (ARC) grants. Flinders College of Science and Engineering Professor Gavin […]
Food relief comes in many packages
Food insecurity – or the uncertain access to sufficient, nutritious and safe foods – is a ‘Wicked Problem’ affecting one in three people worldwide. Social supermarkets […]
Ageing well in a digital world
As Australia and the world face rapidly ageing populations, technology is increasingly promoted as the answer to helping older people live safely, independently and well – […]