ARC Centre to open lab at SA shipyard
The Australian Research Centre Training Centre for Biofilm Research and Innovation will establish a permanent presence at the Osborne Naval Shipyard, which is owned by Australian […]
Sustainability
Chemical discovery sparks a chain reaction
After years of research, international experts have confirmed the discovery of a new chemical reaction, launching new opportunities for rapid advances in a range of fields […]
New way to trap toxic PFAS in water
Contamination of ground, surface and drinking water by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) affects millions of people worldwide. A promising new method developed by Flinders University […]
Quantum leap for remote energy systems
Engineering researchers at Flinders University have won major federal funding to develop a quantum computing-based demonstrator for remote community energy systems. A quantum computer can perform […]
Novel water filter finds nanoplastics
With plastic pollution reaching hazardous levels around the world, concern is rising about the purity and safety of drinking water. Researchers at Flinders University are working […]
New lens invention comes into focus
The days of dropping a thermal imaging camera and replacing an expensive lens are coming to an end with a new repairable lens developed by Flinders […]
Climate changing whale breeding
The tide has turned on the conservation success story of the southern right whale. Once considered a global conservation success story, the species is now emerging […]
Shining a light on recyclable polymers
For the first time, scientists have used ultraviolet (UV) light, a low-cost and readily available energy source, to successfully synthesise more sustainable and recyclable polymer materials. […]
Promoting critical thinking for children
Education systems need to focus more on independent critical thinking and rational, evidence-based learning and problem-solving to find answers to many of the unprecedented environmental, social […]