New printed polymers reflect and repel

A new way to imprint complex surfaces on low-cost, sustainable polymers could be used in a wide range of industries, including for water-repellent coatings, optical devices […]

Lucky break for some bees

While extreme weather and habitat changes can spell doom for many native animals, including insects, a different picture has emerged from a new study led by […]

Toothed platypus lived 25m years ago

Australia’s platypus, one of the world’s most enigmatic animals, had an exotic origin story, according to an exciting discovery by Flinders University palaeontologists. They have described […]

Support for AI in heart care

Digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare requires a range of safeguards and standards to work well, but new research from Flinders University provides support […]

Defence awards hat-trick for Flinders

Flinders University has been named ‘Best Future Skills Provider’ in the national 2026 Defence and National Security Workforce Awards for a third consecutive year. The prestigious […]

Fresh eyes on Gondwana fish head

Flinders University researchers have taken a revealing look inside the head of one of the first animals to crawl from the water to live on land […]

Helping teen sleep after trauma

Flinders University experts are inviting young South Australians aged 13–18 years to take part in a new trial designed to support teenagers experiencing posttraumatic stress and […]