Orthopaedic implants aim to last longer
A pioneering liquid metal combination is shaping up as a potential secret weapon in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance, and promises to outlast existing implant […]
International
Benefits of school phone bans
On the heels of wider acceptance of school phone bans and taking ‘digital breaks’, South Australian experts have produced more evidence of the potential benefits to […]
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 […]
Wave of hope as whales return
In the face of a devastating harmful algal bloom, scientists have hailed this year’s whale season in South Australia as a beacon of light for marine […]
Cancer risks for survivors
A Flinders University study shows that bowel cancer survivors face an elevated risk of developing multiple primary cancers (MPCs) – for prostate, lung, breast and blood […]
Mapping killer whale ‘hotspots’
While well documented in the Northern Hemisphere and Antarctica, much less is known about killer whales (Orcinus orca) in Australia. However, orcas are actually sighted year-round […]