Songbirds ‘teach chicks before they hatch’
Embryonic learning in Red-backed Fairy-wrens has been established by Flinders bird experts and overseas researchers.
Research
From Africa to India, babies hold key to better diet
Flinders is leading a global research effort to find a low-cost way to use a dietary technique to reduce infant mortality rates in low-income countries including Africa and India.
World’s first precision cut carbon nanotubes set to change … everything
Flinders University’s world first precision-cut carbon nanotubes are set to transform the world’s medical and digital technologies.
Low frequency noise conditions to be replicated for first major study on windfarms and sleep
Flinders researchers will replicate low frequency noises generated by wind farms for the first major study on wind farms and sleep.
Marine biotech attracts Chinese alliance
A new research alliance at Flinders has attracting Chinese investment to the emerging field of high-value proteins and peptides produced from marine microalgae.
Ten of the best win research awards
In a high calibre field, the work of 10 early-career researchers has been acknowledged by Flinders Vice-Chancellor Awards.
Children need a voice, say academics
Children and young people want a Children’s Commissioner or ‘champion’ to uphold their best interests, says child development expert Professor Phillip Slee, from Flinders’ School of Education.
Smaller, faster, better wastewater treatment
In a world first, a Flinders designed wastewater treatment system has been accepted as an alternative to existing passive lagoon systems for use in South Australia.
DNA work saves fish from extinction
Flinders University scientists have created a model for conservation programs after helping to bring local populations of native pygmy perch back from extinction.