Bird and bee discoveries in the Pacific
Eight new Pacific bee species and new insights into Fijian bird behaviour on Viti Levu Island have been described in new scientific studies led by Flinders […]
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Climate change increases risk of preterm births
Increased numbers of preterm births, higher incidence of respiratory disease and death, and more children in hospitals are some of the stark health outcomes the world […]
More extreme weather on the horizon
As temperature records tumble, and the threat of bushfires and dry conditions looms large, an international study by Flinders University and Argentinian researchers renews the urgency of calls […]
Native fish making a comeback
An endangered fish has returned to Bendigo, Victoria thanks to the help of Flinders University research in collaboration with local community groups. Five years after the […]
Ancient air-breathing fish comes to the surface
Alice Spring’s Finke River (Larapinta), often cited as one of the oldest rivers in the world, once hosted waters teeming with bizarre animals – including a […]
Advances for women and girls in STEM
International Day of Women and Girls in Science today is an opportunity to examine the disparities and tackle the barriers facing women in science, technology, engineering […]
Acoustic juice for soil recovery
Humans are energised by dance music and now new Flinders University research has recorded rapid acceleration in soil fungi growth when sounds are played in a […]
Close look at Australia’s soil profiles
Even the most degraded and poor quality soil can be enhanced by improving its smallest components – its fungi, archaea and bacteria microorganisms. To decipher the […]
Flinders education, research and community leaders recognised with national Honours
Flinders University has celebrated a host of 2024 Australia Day Honour recipients for trailblazing contributions to higher education, their professions and community. Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Stirling […]