Sink or swim? White sharks do both
Efficient hunting techniques give white sharks the edge in the wild. New research has surprisingly found that this top marine predator actually swims at low speeds […]
Non-fatal crash study supports road safety
New research for peak body Austroads aims to improve the measurement and reporting of serious injury road crashes by matching police crash data and hospital data. […]
Ever get that blurry feeling? It may be visual discomfort
Acute sleep loss influences visual processes in humans, such as recognising facial emotions. Taking the matter further, researchers in Australia and Sweden have studied the responses […]
PEACE Pack takes on cyberbullies and trolls
A new manual focusing on cyberbullying and social networking hazards has been added to Flinders University’s internationally acclaimed PEACE Pack. The comprehensive new 40-page booklet with […]
Young onset dementia – closing the gap
Young onset dementia is a progressive decline in mental functioning that can affect people aged from their early 30s. Scant recognition is contributing to a growing […]
Coal-fired power stations ‘disrupt rainfall patterns’
Modern coal-fired power stations produce more ultrafine dust particles than road traffic and can even modify and redistribute rainfall patterns, a new 15-year international study shows. […]
New wetland classroom brings science to life
A new classroom at Oaklands Wetland is bringing science to life for high school and university students with hands-on experience of stormwater testing and monitoring. The […]
Early intervention for eating disorders in young people
Up to 20% of Australian adolescents and young adults struggle with body image and eating at some stage. Flinders University has helped to launch a new […]
Music and art therapy to ease new parent anxiety
The prevalence of perinatal anxiety is increasing in Australia, yet non-pharmacological treatment options are few in number and under researched. Flinders University researchers are exploring a […]