Biofertiliser for better farms
While agricultural production around the world struggles with declining soil health, Australian researchers are investigating production of a sustainable organic nitrogen fertiliser made from aquatic cyanobacterial […]
Support for adults with autism
Autistic adults may have different behaviours or perspectives in the workplace or in social situations which may lead them into compromised situations. Some might be excluded […]
Killer whale DNA reveals distinct ties
Scientists have discovered that Australasian killer whales revolve around matrilineal ties after using DNA to determine their populations across the region. Killer whales are the ocean’s […]
Device cracks milk protein
After gaining world attention by ‘unboiling’ egg protein, Flinders University scientists have now used an Australian-made novel thin film microfluidic device to manipulate Beta-lactoglobulin (β-lactoglobulin), the […]
Smooth sailing for bio-fouling research
Breakthrough experiments conducted at ASC’s deep submarine maintenance facility in Adelaide have demonstrated how electrically charged surface coatings can eliminate marine bio-fouling, or sea organism growth, […]
Restoring dryland areas vital for 2bn people
Restoration of degraded drylands is urgently needed to help mitigate climate change, reverse desertification and secure livelihoods for the two billion people who live there, experts […]
Sleep trial helps combat Covid-19 insomnia
Worried about Covid-19 & lockdowns so much you’re having trouble sleeping at night? Sleep researchers at Flinders University are testing the benefits of a wearable ring […]
Warning on pandemic cybercrime rates
A new study of almost 12,000 Australians has found one-third of the adult population has experienced pure cybercrime during their lifetime, with 14% reporting this disruption […]
Government help needed to boost health of SA
Campaigns to encourage healthy behaviour among South Australians are disjointed, ignore broader societal issues and need greater involvement from state government, a Flinders University review has […]