Drone monitoring helps dolphins
Australia’s beloved dolphin populations face growing pressures from environmental changes and human activity, increasing the need for reliable, accessible and non-invasive tools to monitor their health […]
Sustainability
SA device filters microfibres from washing
A single laundry load containing synthetic clothing can release thousands of plastic microfibres from nylon, acrylic and polyester materials. Lab testing of an SA-made washing machine […]
Harnessing microbes for health
Viruses and bacteria get a bad rap around the world but now Flinders University experts are identifying the positive ‘upside’ of powerful benefits that microbes have […]
E-friendly solution to marine fouling
Marine fouling triggers ongoing economic losses for the global shipping industry through detrimental effects on structures and vessels – but tests by Flinders University researchers on […]
Tackling mine waste, from the ground up
Thousands of open cut mines lie abandoned worldwide, while more stringent mine site rehabilitation laws in Australia are paving the way for improved long-term restoration efforts. […]
Fairy-wren danger call goes on the record
After years studying wild birds in the bush, Flinders University experts have described a new call type frequently used by one of Australia’s favourite birds, the […]
Mining waste used in concrete
Flinders University researchers are turning mining waste into a powerful tool for sustainable construction – proving that superior construction materials can be developed from unlikely sources. […]
Nut-cracker performance by bettongs
Native Australian animals range from high-hopping kangaroos to fast-running emus – but clever little bettongs also have a special ability to find and eat the food […]
Improving energy supplies to remote communities
Remote First Nations communities in Australia experience ongoing energy insecurity due to geographic isolation, reliance on diesel, and uneven consumer protections relative to grid-connected households – […]