Novel material in new bioplastic

Plastic pollution is a global crisis that no one country can solve alone – with microplastics found in soils, rivers, the air and even organs throughout […]

Huge toll of extreme pregnancy nausea

A new study reveals the profound emotional and physical toll of extreme morning sickness, with more than half of affected women reporting they considered terminating their […]

Eureka Prizes for Flinders research

Scientists and researchers had a big night out at this year’s national Eureka Prizes, with Flinders University taking out two awards. Flinders University’s two entries were […]

Common arthritis drug reveals hidden benefit

Methotrexate, a common medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, has a newly recognised useful secondary effect to lower blood pressure and potentially reduces the risk of […]

Tiny mite eats its mates

It’s survival of the fittest in nature, and an alien-looking ground mite demonstrates how the most promiscuous males fight and sometimes even cannibalise other males to […]