Why conspiracy theories can be so irresistible
People who prefer structured, rule‑based explanations may find conspiracy theories appealing because they offer a clear, ordered explanation for events that feel chaotic. New research led […]
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Zero-alcohol ads hook teens
Zero‑alcohol drink advertising may not be as harmless as it seems, with new Flinders University research showing it could increase teenagers’ interest in drinking full‑strength alcohol. […]
Quantum leap for remote energy systems
Engineering researchers at Flinders University have won major federal funding to develop a quantum computing-based demonstrator for remote community energy systems. A quantum computer can perform […]
Degree apprenticeships continuing to boost SA’s engineering workforce
Flinders University has this week hosted a major multi‑partner signing ceremony to formally welcome the 2026 commencing cohorts of South Australia’s innovative Degree Apprenticeship programs. As […]
Sprinting science that rewrites the rulebook
A new international research paper is challenging long‑held beliefs about what makes the world’s fastest sprinters so quick, offering fresh insights that could transform how Australia […]
Scientific sleuthing solves vaccine side-effect
New research led by Flinders University and international experts has finally uncovered how a rare blood clotting condition can occur after some COVID19 adenovirus-based vaccines or […]
Climate changing whale breeding
The tide has turned on the conservation success story of the southern right whale. Once considered a global conservation success story, the species is now emerging […]
A mint idea becomes a game changer for medical devices
Australian researchers have developed a high‑performance coating made from peppermint essential oil that can be applied to the surfaces of many commonly used medical devices, offering […]
Kidney cells exposed to nanoplastics
As concerns rise about the effects of tiny plastic particles on human health, Flinders University researchers have led new research on whether nanoplastics can accumulate or […]