Nano solution for removing toxic dyes
Water pollution from dyes used in textile, food, cosmetic and other manufacturing is a major ecological concern with industry and scientists seeking biocompatible and more sustainable […]
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Wake-up call for better sleep
It’s official. Getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep a night is currently out of reach for almost one-third of the population as Flinders University experts […]
Dangerous snoring link to poor diet
People who eat a healthy plant-based diet are less likely to suffer from dangerous snoring caused by obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), Flinders University sleep researchers say. […]
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 […]
Why the long face? Now we know
Horses have developed long faces simply ‘because they can,’ a team of evolutionary biologists say. In a major review of how mammalian heads evolve, scientists from […]
Call to share all clinical trial results
Development of new or improved anti-cancer treatments are potentially being slowed down by shortfalls in data sharing between pharmaceutical companies and research groups, a new article […]
Pollination portal creates a buzz
A powerful new way to fill major gaps in public bee data – including from Africa, Asia and other under-reported zones – has been addressed with […]