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 […]

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Novel antimicrobial discovery at Flinders

Antimicrobial resistance is becoming a global burden in human health and food production, so affordable new materials are needed to overcome this growing problem. To answer […]

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EVs can support home energy bills

A new Australian study has found that electric vehicles (EVs) equipped with vehicle-to-home (V2H) technology can significantly reduce household electricity costs and lessen the need for […]

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STEM scholarships support our students

Scholarships for outstanding science, technology, engineering and medicine (STEM) students are putting 21 Flinders University recipients on their promising academic and career pathways this year. This […]

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New genomic insights for key snapper fisheries

Snapper are central to coastal life across southern Australia, supporting fisheries, local businesses, and regional tourism. New Flinders University research has found that although snapper populations […]

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Nanotech natural balm for hair

Hair damaged by dyes, bleaching or harsh sunlight has just got special treatment. Green chemistry researchers at Flinders University are experimenting with plant-based oils to develop […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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