‘Good’ virus for common infection
A new study shows viruses can be used to save lives, developing the potential use of bacteriophages in bandages to treat life-threatening golden staph infections which […]
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Townsville dolphins monitoring for conservation
Initial data from a monitoring project to help preserve two dolphin species has found almost 250 healthy individuals in stable populations near Townsville. Led by Flinders […]
Native bushland’s fertility secret
In hotter, dryer conditions with climate change, a secret agent for more sustainable agricultural production could lie in harvesting the diverse beneficial soil microbiome in native […]
Ideal way to test biofluids, study finds
Every drop of bodily fluid, or biofluid, holds valuable clues to a person’s health. The bioprobe industry is rapidly responding to the rising need for fast […]
Revealing winners & losers in future climates
New research reveals how winners & losers from climate change can be identified based on their ability to adapt to rising future temperatures. In the first […]
‘Jewel of nature’ on the brink after bushfire
Last summer’s catastrophic bushfires significantly increased the risk of local extinctions of the green carpenter bee (Xylocopa aerata), the largest native bee in southern Australia. The […]
Steps to make PPE equipment safer
Australia’s first dedicated testing facility for protective gowns has been established at Flinders, where research is also starting on improving face mask safety. The two Flinders […]
No leg to stand on for flamingos of Oz
The sweeping pink salt lakes across Australia’s interior are all that remain of the lush green places three species of pink flamingos once thrived the outback. […]
SA school science photo contest surges ahead
Flinders University’s annual Cochlear Aurora Photo Contest has opened early, providing valuable holiday time for high school girls to creatively capture science for the chance to win […]