Whiff of the past from bat guano
In an experiment to understand better how ancient artefacts are altered by the sediment in which they are buried for thousands of years, Australian archaeological scientists […]
College of Science and Engineering
Visionary bone damage study
A novel way to pinpoint and illuminate bone damage promises to make X-rays more efficient at diagnosing bone and other injuries, Flinders University researchers say. The […]
Young guns of STEM research win scholarships
Advanced projects by 10 outstanding Flinders University students will receive vital support from this year’s Playford Memorial Trust Scholarship program. Playford Trust scholarships and awards aim […]
Solving the mammal brain size puzzle
A new study has revealed a surprising lack of support for widely-held explanations of why some mammals evolve larger brains than expected for their body size. […]
Pests wreak economic carnage of US$1.28 trillion
New analysis has revealed the stark US$1.28 trillion economic damage caused by the world’s invasive species over the past half century, with a group of global […]
Exoskeleton trial for use in shipyards
Naval Group is partnering with Flinders University researchers collaboration to test the use of exoskeletons in shipbuilding. The study started in July, 2020 as part of […]
Technology can save Australians from shark bites
With shark bites increasing in countries like Australia, scientists say the use of personal electronic deterrents is an effective way to prevent future deaths and injuries […]
Giant fossil’s bird-brain gives past insights
The largest flightless bird ever to live weighed in up to 600kg and had a whopping head about half a metre long – but its brain […]
Nullarbor kangaroo was able to climb trees
Flinders University palaeontology researchers have helped to discover and describe a new species of climbing kangaroo. The scientists from Flinders and Perth’s Murdoch University found the […]