How drought affects our city’s trees
South Australia has experienced record-breaking low rainfall and high temperatures in the past 6-12 months, placing considerable strain on native vegetation and streetscapes. A new study […]
International
Fossil tracks revise march of early life on Earth
The origin of reptiles on Earth has been shown to be up to 40 million years earlier than previously thought – thanks to evidence discovered at […]
How hunting harriers home in on prey
Owls, well adapted to hearing the exact location of prey, have something in common with an unrelated group of raptors – harriers. A new study led […]
Keeping tabs on native forests
Like farmland in Australia, native forests struggle with drought and flooding, so future management decisions need more sophisticated systems to monitor and manage their water needs. […]
Women veterans need support
Women have described cases of military sexual trauma as being “enabled, ignored and condoned” in Australia, with mental health and other professionals calling for immediate action […]
Unlocking new fields for fluid flow
The Earth’s magnetic field quietly supports life on the planet and now, for the first time, its invisible powers have been used to create new nano […]
University of Hyderabad and Flinders University cement partnership
The University of Hyderabad (UoH) and Flinders University have entered into a landmark strategic partnership, formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The […]
Illusion ‘all in the eye’ of the beholder
Our brain and eyes can play tricks on us, especially with the expanding hole illusion. A new computer model developed by Flinders University experts helps to […]
Protecting dolphins and other marine species
Marine scientists are calling for more focused management strategies and further interventions to secure the future of marine ecosystems and key fish species, as well as […]