Sea sponge potential source of new medicines
The sea sponge is inspiring the discovery and development of new therapeutic agents in the treatment of infectious diseases and cancers.
Research
Moralism, the problem of evil and more
Moralism is a vice masquerading as a virtue, a Flinders philosopher says, while a colleague asserts both atheists and fundamentalists base their views on a misconceived idea of religion.
Parents the target of teen violence
A community awareness campaign aims to tackle the issue of the growing number of children who are becoming perpetrators of violent and abusive behaviour in the family home.
Researchers score for business
Research expertise and successful engagement with business has placed Flinders University at the forefront of a Federal Government scheme aimed at commercialising research.
Due process a problem for bikie laws
Even as a lightning rod for new legislation aimed at countering outlaw motorcycle gangs, Vincent Focarelli cuts a controversial figure, according to two Flinders University law academics.
Poor body image linked with Facebook time
Teenage girls are spending a concerning amount of time on the Internet, potentially leading to low self-esteem and body dissatisfaction.
Carpark shipwrecks and Coral Sea treasure
Flinders Uni maritime archaeology students are making significant discoveries on the east and west coasts of Australia.
Facing the facts of autism
New Flinders research challenges commonly-held views about the ability of people with autism to recognise faces.
Measuring musical modernism
There is the promise of a “musical re-enchantment” rising from the ashes of 20th century modernism, Dr Eduardo de la Fuente argues.