STEM education plan for the future
Science education experts are calling for a revamp of science curriculum to prevent young people falling behind on the skills their future depends on. In a […]
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STEM scholarships support our students
Scholarships for outstanding science, technology, engineering and medicine (STEM) students are putting 21 Flinders University recipients on their promising academic and career pathways this year. This […]
1m-year-old ‘lost world’ discovered
Australian and New Zealand scientists have unearthed the remains of ancient wildlife in a cave near Waitomo on Aotearoa’s North Island, the first time a large […]
How social animals can spread diseases
Whales, dolphins and other marine mammals are highly social, but those social ties can also help diseases spread through populations of rare or threatened species. New […]
Supercharging vinegar’s wound healing power
A new study suggests adding microscopic particles to vinegar can make them more effective against dangerous bacterial infections, with hopes the combination could help combat antibiotic […]
Travel influencers tell us where to go
The reach of Instagram and other social media channel influencers has taken hold of the global travel business, with tourism operators and consumers seeking the best […]
Wave of hope as whales return
In the face of a devastating harmful algal bloom, scientists have hailed this year’s whale season in South Australia as a beacon of light for marine […]
Mapping killer whale ‘hotspots’
While well documented in the Northern Hemisphere and Antarctica, much less is known about killer whales (Orcinus orca) in Australia. However, orcas are actually sighted year-round […]
Green ways to treat wastewater
Rising rural populations, drought and climate change are making water scarcity a problem in country townships – with more efficient handling of sewage system wastewater part […]