Study links folic acid to gestational diabetes
New research led by Flinders University highlights the urgent need to establish a safe upper limit for folic acid intake during pregnancy and to improve guidelines […]
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Getting to the root of tree survival
Two consecutive dry years in South Australia have put extreme stress on urban trees and shrubs, with Flinders University experts examining degrees of dieback in Adelaide […]
Novel material in new bioplastic
Plastic pollution is a global crisis that no one country can solve alone – with microplastics found in soils, rivers, the air and even organs throughout […]
Eureka Prizes for Flinders research
Scientists and researchers had a big night out at this year’s national Eureka Prizes, with Flinders University taking out two awards. Flinders University’s two entries were […]
Travel influencers tell us where to go
The reach of Instagram and other social media channel influencers has taken hold of the global travel business, with tourism operators and consumers seeking the best […]
Tiny mite eats its mates
It’s survival of the fittest in nature, and an alien-looking ground mite demonstrates how the most promiscuous males fight and sometimes even cannibalise other males to […]
Teens enjoy fossil tour of discovery
In the eery, dark depths of an Australian cave, high school students are learning first-hand about thousands of years of incredible natural history. With help from […]
From the soil: Microbes on your mind
Flinders University experts are exploring evidence that microbes in the soil and the environments around us can affect human microbiota and the ‘gut-brain axis,’ potentially shaping […]
Wave of hope as whales return
In the face of a devastating harmful algal bloom, scientists have hailed this year’s whale season in South Australia as a beacon of light for marine […]