Close look at Australia’s soil profiles
Even the most degraded and poor quality soil can be enhanced by improving its smallest components – its fungi, archaea and bacteria microorganisms. To decipher the […]
Research
Unpacking school lunchbox costs
A new study shows the pinch families can face when packing a school lunchbox, finding families are spending about $25 per child per week. New analysis […]
Praise for ‘social supermarket’ model
A new model of ‘social supermarket’ providing affordable food and social supports for people experiencing financial stress in South Australia should be expanded, experts say. As […]
Flinders education, research and community leaders recognised with national Honours
Flinders University has celebrated a host of 2024 Australia Day Honour recipients for trailblazing contributions to higher education, their professions and community. Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Stirling […]
Sport plays a part in helping youth mental health
Sports-based interventions show great promise in supporting positive change in mental health outcomes – but few mental health interventions have specifically targeted young males in sport […]
Pressure on aquaculture to grow
New technologies in marine aquaculture are increasing globally, not just to meet the growing demand for seafood as wild fish populations continue to decline but also […]
Quite a sting in this tale
A study has found some surprising features in two new species of burrowing scorpions, including a very strangely shaped ‘tail tip’ and some ‘sexy’ anatomy features. […]
Research identifies renowned rock art sites
New research has uncovered internationally significant rock art sites in Arnhem Land were far from random and instead “chosen” for the critical vantage points they provided. […]
Chatbot to transform brain injury rehab
Using chatbot technology on the recovery journey after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) offers huge potential to keep at-home rehabilitation on track, especially between clinical therapy […]