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 […]
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Wetsuits tested for shark bite resistance
Australian shark experts have tested four bite-resistant materials to assess their ability to reduce injuries and blood loss. While internal and crushing injuries may still occur, […]
Think before you ink: Hidden risks in tattoos
One in four Australian adults have at least one tattoo, but new research suggests that what’s in the ink may pose greater risks than the size […]
Plastic Age could go on the record
It is often seen as the scourge of modern society, but now a new study argues that modern plastics are a valuable archive documenting activities and […]
Island haven a ‘genetic trap’ without intervention
Kangaroo Island in South Australia is home to a large, mostly disease-free koala population which, at first glance, looks like a conservation success story. However, new […]
Fishing for better aquaculture solutions
Farmed fish are increasingly replacing wild fish to meet consumer demand in China, as well as Australia – and barramundi is a popular choice. Aquaculture research […]
Getting to the root of tree survival
Two consecutive dry years in South Australia have put extreme stress on urban trees and shrubs, with Flinders University experts examining degrees of dieback in Adelaide […]
Novel material in new bioplastic
Plastic pollution is a global crisis that no one country can solve alone – with microplastics found in soils, rivers, the air and even organs throughout […]
Eureka Prizes for Flinders research
Scientists and researchers had a big night out at this year’s national Eureka Prizes, with Flinders University taking out two awards. Flinders University’s two entries were […]