How social animals can spread diseases
Whales, dolphins and other marine mammals are highly social, but those social ties can also help diseases spread through populations of rare or threatened species. New […]
Research
Focus on exercise and diet after retirement
A new South Australian study has found little change in most people’s diet and exercise after retirement – pointing to the need for positive lifestyle choices […]
Rapid rise of AI and worker welfare
New research from Flinders University highlights the need for artificial intelligence (AI) systems to complement – not impede – worker safety and welfare in workplaces. While […]
Drone monitoring helps dolphins
Australia’s beloved dolphin populations face growing pressures from environmental changes and human activity, increasing the need for reliable, accessible and non-invasive tools to monitor their health […]
$6.8m boost drives innovative solutions for healthcare
Research uncovering the gut-brain connection in bipolar disorder, advancing food sovereignty to strengthen First Peoples’ wellbeing, pioneering tools that predict medicine safety, and developing new therapies […]
SA device filters microfibres from washing
A single laundry load containing synthetic clothing can release thousands of plastic microfibres from nylon, acrylic and polyester materials. Lab testing of an SA-made washing machine […]
Chronic breathlessness emerging as a hidden strain on hospitals
Chronic breathlessness, a symptom often overlooked by healthcare systems, is associated with longer lengths of hospital stay on already overstretched healthcare resources, says new Flinders University […]
Harnessing microbes for health
Viruses and bacteria get a bad rap around the world but now Flinders University experts are identifying the positive ‘upside’ of powerful benefits that microbes have […]
Delivering on diversity promise
While diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) regulations are widely accepted in the hospitality and tourism sector, new research shows applicants may still encounter barriers to securing […]