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 […]
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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 […]
Surveying, GIS tech boost for Flinders
A significant contribution in South Australia by global technology company Trimble will build new capacity into the research and education opportunities at Flinders University. For the […]
New homes for endangered skink
Climate change and habitat loss are affecting animal populations around the world and reptiles such as South Australia’s own endangered pygmy bluetongue are susceptible to higher […]
Marine risks from Murray floodwater
Extended drought and warm weather are damaging South Australia’s marine ecosystems, and periodic flooding of the River Murray poses another major risk. A significant flood in […]
Learning alliance with major bank
Flinders University and the National Australia Bank (NAB) have launched a strategic collaboration to enhance the finance, accounting and MBA student experience. The agreement is a […]
How drought affects our city’s trees
South Australia has experienced record-breaking low rainfall and high temperatures in the past 6-12 months, placing considerable strain on native vegetation and streetscapes. A new study […]