New nano-material takes shape
The potential use of low-energy light to shape ferroelectric thin films for micro-devices is advancing with an international team of researchers recently reporting success with ‘photostriction’. […]
Sustainability
Noise disrupts rare songbirds
From agriculture and urban land clearance to loss of habitat and feral animal predation, native wild animals and their food sources face a rising tide of […]
Decoding the harmful algal bloom
Researchers from Flinders University and the South Australian Genomics Centre have launched a whole-genome sequencing of harmful algal bloom species to support urgent research. Whole genome […]
Supercharging vinegar’s wound healing power
A new study suggests adding microscopic particles to vinegar can make them more effective against dangerous bacterial infections, with hopes the combination could help combat antibiotic […]
Plastic Age could go on the record
It is often seen as the scourge of modern society, but now a new study argues that modern plastics are a valuable archive documenting activities and […]
Island haven a ‘genetic trap’ without intervention
Kangaroo Island in South Australia is home to a large, mostly disease-free koala population which, at first glance, looks like a conservation success story. However, new […]
Fishing for better aquaculture solutions
Farmed fish are increasingly replacing wild fish to meet consumer demand in China, as well as Australia – and barramundi is a popular choice. Aquaculture research […]
Flinders a top performer in 2025 Sustainable Campus Index
In recognition of our efforts across renewable energy and emission reduction, Flinders University has been named the global top performer for Energy and Climate by the Association […]
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 […]